Is there a similar HP alternative to the DV5000

I have had my heart set on buying a DV5000 next month, but am worried about the numerous people who have reported keyboard issues. Is there another HP computer that looks similar to the DV5000? I thought about the DV6000, but it doesn't have Intel Core Duo. Does that even matter?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Within the next couple months, the dv6000t will be arriving, which sports an intel Core 2 Duo. The timeframe is a little up in the air though, so I don't know how long you want to wait. Perhaps you should check out the business line? Im not the expert on those though, i'll let the more experienced guys fill you in on those...

 

HP should release the dv6000t, which would feature a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo, in the next few weeks.

 

If you dont want HP, and need a 15.4, Asus s96j is a good option, Dell E1505

 

The dv5000 is going to be discontinued to make way for the dv6000 series. I almost bought a dv5000 but when I saw that the nvidia card was not powerful enough for the gaming I wanted to do, I chose to hold off.

As an alternative you should look at the Dell E1505

 

How much money are you working with?

 

You could buy the dv6000z now.

 

I do want it to be an HP because they are one of the most attractive laptops I've ever seen, and that's important to me.

I'm willing to spend up to $1200.

I'm not buying the laptop until September, so maybe by then the DV6000t will be out.

I was actually on the verge of buying the Dell E1505, but I really hate that white trimming on it.

 

Functionality comes before looks, definitely. HOwever, if you want the best of both worlds, get a Mac. They're beautiful computers and have the most beautiful OS on the market. OS X is sleek, modern, well designed, a hundred times more secure and stable than Windows, and the next release of OS X this coming Spring makes Windows Vista look like Windows 98.

Keep in mind that with a Mac you get a full software package. As well as the best customer support of any computer manufacturer out there. If you have any problem you can go to an Apple Store or call them and they'll swap your system out with a new one as long as you're under warranty.

Also keep in mind that with a Dell or HP you'll need to buy additional software after your initial purchase. When I got home with my dv5030us, I had to buy several additional pieces of software. The CD/DVD burning tools HP gives you are completely useless. I had to buy Nero. THey gave me WinDVD *5*. That is so many years old I can't remember how old it is. I had to get WinDVD 7. And for Media Center TV viewing I had to get nVidia's PureVideo decoder. I also had to get Paint Shop Pro for image editing. I still need a good photo organizor. OS X basically comes with everything you need built-in. Plus the benefit of no more viruses, spyware, software compatibility issues, nothing that shouldn't exist in a computer in 2006.

 

And this is why people disagree with others Windows XP right now is stable, perfect for many usages, and I would rather have a functional OS than beautiful. Dunno bout those mac issues with heat and underpowered GPU's. Vista agreed is not worth the purchase, but there are many free programs on the net that can suffice.

 

Heat? You should read digg.com. The "heat issue" with Macs has been completely debunked. The average temperature of a Mac notebook with a Core Duo is the same as a Toshiba with a Core Duo, or any PC with a Core Duo.

"Underpowered GPUs" argument has been debunked as well. They're only clocked slightly lower than Windows variants. But this was to extend battery life. Battery life with a notebook is more important than getting 100fps in a game, espicially when the GPU will still get you 90-95fps.

Mac OS X is more functional than Windows XP. Go watch the Leopard demonstration.

Anyway, to stay on topic, I wanted to add even more to my CS experience with HP.

For the.. what now? 4th day in a row? My case manager hasn't called me. He was supposed to call me everyday for the majority of this week and he has not. So I have to call back and get a new case manager or go to the BBB. This is getting out of hand. HP customer service is absolutely terrible.

 

yes, Beaches, I know--Down with HPP!!! Yada Yada Yada.

ANYWAY--To get back to what I was asking. I'm looking for alternate HP models only at this point. Not other brands names.

Anyone???

 

consumer line: dv6000

business line: nx6100, nx6300, nx7400, nc8400

 

Right, the DV6000 doesn't have Intel Core Duo, correct? I was trying to get Core Duo, but should I consider another processor?

How do the business notebooks look? I'm trying to find something with a similar look to the DV5000 as well.

 

nx8xxx series is a good choice for the buisness line of HP notebooks. I use one at work, and its a solid choice for a work notebook(kinda like a thinkpad, but blue and a nice GPU).

beachesmusic; I have been programming and working with Windows since 95, and I see no difference from OSX and macs. I respect the macOS and its simplicity, but it aint my cup of tea.

 

I dont see a reason why not to. It is more or less around the same performance of a equivalent Core Duo and is also 64bit. Ofcourse the upcoming Core 2 Duo will be a bit faster but depending on your uses the Turion X2 is as good a procesor as any other mobile CPU.