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    Is the zv5000 a good laptop?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by WonderDude, Jan 14, 2006.

  1. WonderDude

    WonderDude Notebook Geek

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    My brother has an opportunity to buy a used hp zv5000 for $400.

    It's specs...

    15.4 1280x800
    2.8 P4
    512 DDR
    60gig 4200rpm
    DVD reader/CD burner (combo)
    3xUSB

    It seems to work fine. But it's kinda dirty, like everywhere, even when you open the DVD drive.

    Besides the P4 vs. P-M factor, is this a pretty good computer?

    Thanks!
     
    WonderDude, Jan 14, 2006
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Dirty eh? I'd be afraid of it dying out on you a while after you purchase it.
     
    Rahul, Jan 14, 2006
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  3. lappyhappy

    lappyhappy Notebook Deity

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    This is a good laptop overall though a bit dated now. I would be worried about it if it is dirty, however. Is it really dirty or just dusty? If it is dusty then you might could clean it and it might be okay.
     
    lappyhappy, Jan 14, 2006
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  4. WonderDude

    WonderDude Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys thanks!

    Well, as for the dirt, let's put it this way... It looks like the guy used it as a plate. LOL! There, crap under the keys, down in the vents, in the cd bay, on the PCMIA slot protector cartridge. Like I said it seems to run fine. And I think I can cleen the outside pretty well. I don't know do you guys think it? Would be worth $400?
     
    WonderDude, Jan 14, 2006
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  5. lappyhappy

    lappyhappy Notebook Deity

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    Personally, I would not shell out $400 for it if it is that dirty. For another couple hundred dollars you could get a brand new one so why waste your money on this. Good luck!
     
    lappyhappy, Jan 14, 2006
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  6. Rahul

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    I agree 100%, I'd just pay a bit extra to shell out for a new one.
     
    Rahul, Jan 14, 2006
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd avoid the P4 version of the zv5000 series, and any other P4-based notebook for that matter. Horrible battery life, high heat, weak performance. The AMD version of the zv5000 series is decent though (I have one). The GPU's weak and the notebook is heavy but it's very good for getting work done.
     
    brianstretch, Jan 14, 2006
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  8. alekkh

    alekkh Notebook Evangelist

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    At all costs, avoid P4 in a notebook, it's a bad choice. Let it be pentium mobile or any AMD processor instead.
     
    alekkh, Jan 15, 2006
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  9. WonderDude

    WonderDude Notebook Geek

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    Ok, Thank you all for the advice.

    Well, I cleaned it up and it looks pretty good, but I'll probably just tell the guy to sell it on ebay.

    Thanks again. :)
     
    WonderDude, Jan 15, 2006
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  10. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah its an awesome computer. But being a desktop replacement aka bulky, I cant use it for university. Also its battery life with the P4 isnt all that great.
     
    Aero, Jan 16, 2006
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