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    Discussion in 'HP' started by robcope, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. robcope

    robcope Notebook Evangelist

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    HP Pavilion dv9700t customizable Notebook PC
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
    2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    50% OFF 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
    FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
    250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    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 Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    Will I fair well with this computer? Is this a good replacement for my old ZV6005us? Can anyone recommend a good security suite? Something that will take care of antivirus, spyware, etc.... without compromising performance?
     
    robcope, Jan 19, 2008
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    It has a great video card and a much bigger hard drive than your old laptop so it's definitely a big jump. Fingerprint reader and everything else looks good. What's the price though?
     
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    Right around $1150.00
     
    robcope, Jan 19, 2008
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    That's pretty good. Let us know how it is when you get it. :)
     
    talin, Jan 19, 2008
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    I have the DV9700T and it's a great computer. I had to send the first one back (a DV9500T) because of a faulty DVD drive. The 9500T had 2GB RAM and the 9700T has 3GB RAM. I can tell a HUGE difference in the extra gig of ram so I definitely recommend going for the extra gig. Newegg has some great deals for about $30 for a 2 GB stick.
     
    rtrdogs, Jan 19, 2008
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    Can you tell me exactly what RAM to buy. As I don't have the computer yet, I want to make sure I buy the right RAM?
     
    robcope, Jan 20, 2008
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    I purchased Transcend 2GB+2GB from NewEgg and it works perfectly in my DV9500.
     
    suland, Jan 20, 2008
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    I love mine so far, had it 1 week.
     
    new2notebook, Jan 20, 2008
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    It will be a bit more expensive, but I always like to order from Crucial. Never had any problems with their RAM, ever.
    http://www.crucial.com
     
    talin, Jan 21, 2008
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    Just recieved my dv9700t CTO this morning. It seems to work great, with the exception of creating the restore disks. It seems to hang at 50%. Is there something I'm doing wrong?
     
    robcope, Jan 26, 2008
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