Long time HP user / fan

Hello all. I'm a newbie to this forum so please bare with me.

I have had this same laptop since June 2004. I have an HP Pavilion ze 5700. Does anyone in here have this model and still use it today? Just curious.

 

I have an old zx5000 which is from around the same era that I use for streaming stuff to my family room tv.

 

I have a desktop back from 2004, that I still use. It runs like a champ.

I remember those models also had the desktop version of the Pentium 4's and used to run hot when a couple of friends had that laptop.

 

Let me welcome you to the Notebook Review forum, Mr.Comptronic.

This is a very technologically engulfed community consisted of people that sought solidarity just as yourself. We all love newbs!

My first HP laptop was the ZV5430US. It held up very well, but ultimately became obsolete for me.

Plan on upgrading anytime soon?

- Infamous

 

I do plan on upgrading soon. My friends tell me that I shouldn't because everything I do on a laptop can be done on a new Droid smartphone. I said I would still like to have a new laptop anyway.

There is only a few requirements I'd like to have for my next laptop. I'd like to have Windows 7, at least 4Gb of RAM, backlit keyboard, possible touch screen, or "swivel" display. I hate netnooks, they're to small for me.

This is completely off the subject but how do you get a signature for this forum? I couldn't find that option anywhere in the User Control Panel.

 

User CP -> Column to the left at the very top -> Edit Signature

 

@ Comptronic


You will need at least 5 posts before you wll have forum permissions to create a signature

It won't change instantly as you you will need to wait for the server to change your usergroup , this update occurs @ 11pm EST




Alex

 

So I guess I need 1 more post. This will be my 5th. Let's see if I have that option by tonight.

 

Well I looked at the default specs of your notebook and it doesn't look that bad. You could install some more ram depending on how much you currently have and buy a license of Windows 7 and use that. But that's only if you feel like holding on to that notebook for much longer.
I have Windows 7 on a 6 year old desktop like I said in the previous post and it's doing just fine running windows 7 on a P4 3.0 w/ HT, 2GB ram, and a Ati x300.

 

I thought Windows 7 needed so requirements such as at least 1Gb of RAM (2Gb preferred), an updated ActiveX, and other things.

A while back when Windows 7 first came out, I did some research of my laptop and found that it wouldn't be compatible with Windows 7. My laptop can only be upgraded to 1Gb of RAM (512Mb max per slot). Also, my mousepad no longer works, I have to press extra hard on the keyboard to type, and I always have to keep it plugged in. It's time for a new one, you think?

 

If so, then I'd say get a new laptop. You can wait until Thanksgiving, and or around Christmas to get a good deal on a laptop from major retailers. But there's always coupons and certain discounts on the web from HP.com.
If you're looking for a 14-15in notebooks, I'd check out HP's line of laptops. Just make sure you read reviews on this site and do your homework before biting the bullet and ordering.

 

Thank you for that info. I will definitely be sure to do my homework.

 

A bit off -topic ,but your laptop reminds me of the Lost dog



LOST: Dog with 3 legs, no tail, & only 1 ear, brown color with bad case of mange, blind & almost deaf.
Answers to the name: LUCKY




Alex