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    Question about HP and the DV3

    Discussion in 'HP' started by UssjTrunks, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. UssjTrunks

    UssjTrunks Notebook Enthusiast

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    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...oduct&id=1218094855056#tabbed-customerreviews

    Is the battery life estimate there BS or can it actually reach 5.5 to 7 hours?

    Second question, does HP have international warranty (or at least for Canada and the US)? I live in Toronto and would picking this up in Buffalo if I decide to get it. Not only is it $200 more expensive in Canada, but it also only comes with the 6-cell battery (Canada is the worst place for buying laptops).
     
    UssjTrunks, Aug 7, 2009
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    sendmarksmail Notebook Evangelist

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    Seems it has a 9-cell battery. It does have a smaller screen. I have a high-capacity 6-cell with my dv5t and a 9600m gt, it lasts about 2 hours and 45 minutes on "balanced mode" with screen all the way up and wireless ON and Bluetooth ON.

    I'd say that laptop could last upto 4-4.5 hours just surfing the internet...remember it's a 9-cell so it will have a hump at the bottom.

    There's a 14" Asus with an LED screen that really does last at least 5-6 hours...it claims 7 hours, but my friend gets about 6 - 6.5 hrs. just typing and surfing internet.

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...us+u8&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1218092151327
     
    sendmarksmail, Aug 8, 2009
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