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    Pavilion dv9700t HDMI on all models?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Kallel00, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. Kallel00

    Kallel00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I remember reading that HDMI output was only put on HD-DVD equipped models in the dv9500 series.


    I`m ready to take the plunge and order the new dv9700t, but I want to make sure it's going to have an HDMI output even tho I'll stick with the regular dvd/rw.


    Thanks alot
     
    Kallel00, Jan 13, 2008
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  2. Kallel00

    Kallel00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So nobody has ordered theirs w/o the HD-DVD player that can confirm?
     
    Kallel00, Jan 14, 2008
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  3. Envision

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    The HDMI output is on all the models that have a Nvidia graphics card (It doesn't come on the integrated graphics card). You don't need to order the HD-DVD or Blu-Ray to get the HDMI output.
     
    Envision, Jan 14, 2008
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  4. dinapoli

    dinapoli Notebook Consultant

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    Like envision said if it has a nvidia card it wil have the hdmi
     
    dinapoli, Jan 14, 2008
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  5. new2notebook

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    My dv9700t has hdmi with the 8600M GS card
     
    new2notebook, Jan 14, 2008
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    yeah the HDMI feature is not dependent on whether or not you order a next-gen drive because it is part of the gfx card
     
    timtravel42, Jan 14, 2008
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    I've got HDMI with only a Lightscribe drive. My graphics card is a 512MB NVIDIA 8600M if that helps.
     
    rtrdogs, Jan 14, 2008
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    pcgeek2200 Newbie

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    I have a hp pavilion dv9700t with a nvidia 8600 gs graphics card & when I plug a hdmi cable into the hdmi out I get a blue screen & my computer shuts down can anyone help?
     
    pcgeek2200, Jan 16, 2008
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  9. orev

    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't hijack threads. Start a new thread for your problem.
     
    orev, Jan 16, 2008
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    pcgeek2200 Newbie

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    Sory diddn't realize I was hijacking I am brand new & thought since this was very similar to my problem that it would be ok. I will be very carefull not to Hijack in the future though.
     
    pcgeek2200, Jan 17, 2008
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  11. Envision

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    As stated before you do not need a HD-DVD or Blu-Ray drive to get the HDMI output port. The only time you will not have the HDMI port is if you get the integrated graphics card and not the dedicated graphics card(nvidia cards).
     
    Envision, Jan 17, 2008
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  12. orev

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    It's also good to know that with a cheap converter cable, the HDMI port works as a DVI port, so if you have an LCD monitor, you should get the cable to get the best quality out of your monitor.
     
    orev, Jan 17, 2008
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