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    Is this computer any good?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JellyBeans, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    Operating system Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) edit
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.8 GHz) edit
    Display 17.0" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1680 x 1050) edit
    Memory 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) edit
    Graphics card 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT edit
    Personalization HP Imprint Finish (Mesh)+Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader for HP BrightView Infinity Display edit
    Networking Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth(TM) edit
    Modem Port No High speed 56K modem port edit
    Hard drive 640GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection edit
    Primary CD/DVD drive Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer edit
    TV & entertainment experience No TV Tuner w/remote control edit
    Primary battery 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery edit
    Productivity software Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 edit
    Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard

    Its about 2800. I have a 3k to spend. ( I was thinking of going with a desktop and a laptop.) Right now I have dv6000 which I am trying to sell It has served me well so far. So after I saw this hp notebook it looked fantastic. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks. :D :D :D :D :D :D
     
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    Might as well jump up to the HDX.
     
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    but hdx is not motevina
     
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    Mikelx215 Notebook Evangelist

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    The HDX? It's a 20" beast! At that point, if you call it a 'laptop' either you're fooling yourself or you're jolly and own a pair of big, leafy shoes.
     
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    True, but it's still more powerful, more feature rich, with a better LCD (dual lamp), than the setup you have there.

    You have to weigh want benefits Montevina (Centrino 2) actually gives you versus the price/performance of the Santa Rosa in the HDX.

    A 17" notebook isn't all that portable. 15" is the sweet spot. And since you said you were looking into getting a desktop, The HDX kills 2 birds with one stone.
     
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    17" isn't exactly a "laptop" either. More like a "transportable" computer much like the HDx is.

    15" and under is a laptop.
     
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    mnp2005 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered the same computer a couple days ago...mine came out to be around 2k, my specs are:

    - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.8 GHz)
    - 17.0" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
    - FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    - 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    - HP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam
    - Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN
    - No High speed 56K modem port
    - FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    - LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    - No TV Tuner w/remote control
    - 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    - Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    - HP Color Matching Keyboard
    - HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    Nice to hear about more buyers, you should also post a reply in the dv7t owners thread :)
     
    mnp2005, Jul 21, 2008
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