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    Probook vs Pavilion

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mrniceguy, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. mrniceguy

    mrniceguy Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to find a replacement soon in the next month or two for my old zv6130 and really like the finish and features of the DV5t (backlit keyboard, black cherry,etc) but have heard nice things about the Probook line as well and am really surprised at the price of some, being in the $600-800 range.

    My primary questions which are simple (could not for the life of me find the answer searching high and low!)...
    Does the Probook not come with the option of a backlit keyboard?
    Also, I've read that with a solid one piece bottom cover, upgrading/repair could be difficult? I don't want to have to tear down a new laptop to upgrade HDD, RAM,etc.

    Thanks guys

    EDIT: Looks like you do have to tear down the unit to replace the ram and hdd so I have to decide whether to max out a probook for a decent price or not. Still didn't find info about a backlit keyboard option though...

    Jeremy
     
    mrniceguy, Oct 2, 2010
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