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    Just picked up a new laptop...is it a decent one?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by StngStr, May 9, 2005.

  1. StngStr

    StngStr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was in a hurry to get it, so I didn't get to do much research. Did I screw up or is it a decent notebook?

    Here's the specs:

    HP dv4040
    Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz)
    15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (128 shared)
    1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x512MB)
    100 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
    DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN
    6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Microsoft(R) Works/Money
    Norton Anti Virus 2005 Software



    Ryan--
    HP Pavilion dv4040
    Pentium M 740 1.73 Ghz
    15.4 in. WXGA w/BrightView
    1.0 GB DDR
    100 GB
    128 mb video
     
    StngStr, May 9, 2005
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  2. dragonwolf

    dragonwolf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a customized one for my wife and there hasn't been any complaint so far, other than the touchpad can be finicky at times.

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    dragonwolf
     
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  3. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Great laptop, top-notch speakers and display, albeit it's unreasonably high price. The Centrino 1.6GHz DV4030 model costs $500 Canadian less, and offers pretty much the same functionality. Call me a noob, but since you're not going to be gaming in 3D a whole lot with the GMA 900 anyway, I really don't see the need of a gig of RAM for general use.

    edit:
    Sorry to get out of topic. Just wanted to let you guys know I have nothing against HP. I've been continually ranting on how much of a poor choice the zv6000 is for games, and although it's true, the laptop's really not that much of a bad choice especially considering it's pricetag and high-end Athlon64 processor. Hey, as a matter of fact, I'd be buying an HP laptop (precisely the DV4030, hence the reccommendation lol) in a few weeks. Do you think I'd buy from a computer manufacturer I totally despise? Of course not. [ ;)]
     
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  4. thechemist

    thechemist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey CY007 where are you planning to purchase your notebook?
     
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    thechemist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good notebook only screw up could have been on the price .How much did you pay for it? Where did you purchase it ?
     
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  6. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by thechemist
     
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    AMDemon Notebook Evangelist

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    For US buyers, Staples.com seems to have the most competitive price for CTO V4000's.

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    Http://www.zv6000forums.com

    For all zv6k/r4k dialogue.

     
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  8. StngStr

    StngStr Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by cy007
     
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    StngStr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I paid $1600 for it at Best Buy.

    Actually, I didn't pay a dime for it, because I earned gift certificates to Best Buy from work and saved up until I had enough to cover the whole thing. So, basically I had to choose from the laptops that best buy offers. I know there are better notebooks out there for $1600, but Best Buy doesn't sell them. This one seemed like the best they had to offer at that price. Maybe not?

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    Ryan
    HP dv4040:
    * 1.73 Ghz Pentium M * 1.0 GB DDR SDRAM * 100 GB 4200 RPM HD * 15.4" WXGA BrightView WideScreen * Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 * 8x CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (128 shared) * Win XP Pro SP2 *
     
    StngStr, May 10, 2005
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