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    Is there any reason to get a dv4t over a dv3t?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DLDude, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. DLDude

    DLDude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking at the HP site these days, the dv3t gives you free 320GB HDD, Included LED display (at 1280x800), and long battery life.

    The dv4t has only a free 250GB, extra $60 for LED, less battery life, and costs nearly the same (Infact, only $20 less for the same specs asthe dv3t).

    Why SHOULDNT I get the dv3t? I'm in the market for a small, light PC with 512MB Discreet graphics and something around 2.2-2.4GHZ Intel. Seems like dv3t is the no brainer. Considering smaller computers tend to be more expensive it surprises me that HP offer more free upgrades on the dv3t than on the dv4t. Am I missing something?
     
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  2. sr1650nx

    sr1650nx Notebook Consultant

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    there's an option for a 12 cell battery on the dv4t, vs the 9 on the dv3t.
    in addition, there is a possiblity to put another hard drive in the optical drive of the dv4t.

    If those do not matter to you, get the dv3t
     
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  3. DLDude

    DLDude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Easy enough, thank you
     
    DLDude, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. Howitzer225

    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    Don't forget the Dv3t has an optional backlit keyboard. :p
     
    Howitzer225, Jul 12, 2009
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  5. MidnightSun

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    The base configuration of the dv4t is cheaper than the dv3t. But since you're looking to get a relatively well-specced laptop, that point is moot.

    Also, just FYI: the amount of video memory is not really an indicator of the graphics card's performance. In fact, with the GeForce 105M, there really won't be much difference beyond 128MB of graphics RAM, as the card is limited by its 64-bit bus.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 12, 2009
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  6. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    That was the first thought I had when I saw this topic....the backlit keyboard on the dv3t ROCKS!
     
    allfiredup, Jul 12, 2009
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