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    So i just want to make sure of something...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mastern200, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. mastern200

    mastern200 Newbie

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    So i just want to make sure before i go out and buy the dv5t. it IS running on the centrino 2 platform, correct? just want to make sure because on the HP dv5t website, it has no mention whatsoever of it and this is the dealbreaker between getting this and a dell xps m1530 (or if dell releases the new laptops)
    here are the specs of the dv5t im talking about

    HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC

    * – Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
    * – 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
    * – 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * – 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    * – FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * – HP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
    * – HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * – FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN from 802.11b/g WLAN
    * – No High speed 56K modem port
    * – SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    * – No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * – High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * – Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    $1,578.99 before $100 instant rebate, comes out to $1,478.99
     
  2. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    Yes. Here is an excerpt from the reference article below from PCMAG.
    - "And now that Intel has finally launched its newest Centrino 2 platform, the dv5t is one of the first to get a complete performance tune-up".

    Article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2319455,00.asp
     
  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, you"ll get a centrino 2 sticker on your laptop!
     
  4. Badious

    Badious Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep you'll get one of these pretty little sticker on your dv5t :)

    [​IMG]
     
  5. mastern200

    mastern200 Newbie

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    WHOOOOOOO always loved those stickers haha thanks guys, appreciate it. ill buy it any day now
     
  6. dkwhite

    dkwhite Notebook Deity

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    Yep, Centrino.
     
  7. ChicagoRob

    ChicagoRob Notebook Consultant

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    Centrino2 all the way...
     
  8. Infamous22

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    It kicks butt...