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    Just got my new HP......

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Specops70, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. Specops70

    Specops70 Notebook Enthusiast

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    How's it going.

    I bought an HP DV2225nr (dv2000) today at Best Buy. It has the new Vista operating system.

    Specs:

    Windows Vista Build 6000
    AMD Turion 64 x2 1.8 ghz
    1024 DDR2 RAM
    120 Gig HDD
    14.1 WXGA HDef Brightview Widescreen
    Nvidia Go 6150 Graphics
    Lightscribe Super Multi 8x DVD+/-RW Dual layer
    802.11 b/g WLAN
    5 in 1 Media Reader
    Webcam built in

    Up to now it is an awesome notebook. I got rid of all the extra crap it comes with that is useless and installed some of my programs. It is running great...no problems at all. Well there was one....after the wireless assistant connected to my wireless network at home for the first time......the internet sites were loading really really slow. But i solved the problem by running the wirless repair and that did it.

    I would recommend this notebook to anyone....

    So far so good...I freaking love it. Fully loaded and at an awesome price....$749.99.

    :cool:
     
    Specops70, Jan 30, 2007
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Congratulations on the notebook, and that is a fantastic deal. I'm assuming you are coming from Windows XP; how's Vista so far?

    I'll put this thread in the HP/Compaq forum, I think it would be more helpful there.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 30, 2007
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  3. firelord901

    firelord901 Notebook Consultant

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    Congrats on the purchase. You're going to be happy with your laptop.
     
    firelord901, Jan 30, 2007
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    HP Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    vista rules. ;)
     
    HP Fan, Jan 30, 2007
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  5. Gamermatt

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    nice laptop specs, and great deal! :D

    not to change the subject, but did hp fan really have to post that pointless post? "vista rules. derrrrrr"
     
    Gamermatt, Jan 30, 2007
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  6. firelord901

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    How's Vista treating you? Any bugs so far? Does your QuickPlay button work with it?
     
    firelord901, Jan 30, 2007
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  7. Specops70

    Specops70 Notebook Enthusiast

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    up to now...no problems. the quickplay buttons are working properly. So far so good....I will post if any problems arise.
     
    Specops70, Jan 30, 2007
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  8. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    i guess he wanted everyone how he felt. lolz

    Congratulations on the purchase, welcome to the HP/Compaq crew. :cool:
     
    plattnnum, Jan 30, 2007
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  9. spaceman2004

    spaceman2004 Notebook Consultant

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    Out of interest, is it the 32-bit or 64-bit version of vista you're getting?

    Since it's installed on a 64-bit machine! Are HP still ripping people off?
     
    spaceman2004, Jan 30, 2007
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  10. Gamermatt

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    yeah i think they ship you the 32 bit
     
    Gamermatt, Jan 30, 2007
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  11. JadedRaverLA

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    I haven't seen any manufacturer's shipping notebooks with Vista 64-bit. HP is no exception, unfortunately.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Jan 30, 2007
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  12. Nikolic

    Nikolic Notebook Guru

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    My DV2000 has practically the same specs as yours so it's good to hear everything works well.

    What about Aero?
     
    Nikolic, Jan 31, 2007
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  13. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Aero should run fine.

    My dv2000t with an Intel GMA 950 can run Aero, so...
     
    JM, Jan 31, 2007
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  14. ajsimeon

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    proud owner of the same one. yeah everything seems to work pretty good on this laptop. i took out most of the software that came with it also. I only have one question. is there anyway to make a clean install of windows vista from the recovery cds? or does the serial number under the laptop work for a retail version of windows vista home premium? although i think i took out all the unneccessary software that came with it, i would feel much better with a clean install and then find all the drivers for it after.

    **forgot to mention....it runs a little hot in my lap especially when watching video playback or something....same for you? and if you have any suggestions to make it cooler it would appreciated. I wanted to run notebook hardware control but whoa! BSOD like crazy.
     
    ajsimeon, Feb 1, 2007
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  15. ajfink

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    You got an extremely good deal!
     
    ajfink, Feb 1, 2007
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  16. ajsimeon

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    do you have any problems with your hard drive getting hot?
     
    ajsimeon, Feb 2, 2007
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