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    UPDATED (WITH VIDEOS): dm4 / dv4 / dv6 / dv7 / g4 / g6 / g7 Notebooks (2012 Mosaic)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. justinkw1

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    HP is getting ready to roll out the next generation of Pavilion notebooks based on Intel's Ivy Bridge platform.

    Thanks lucjuh8 for finding some of these videos!
    Thanks Drac for finding some additional information about these notebooks.

    dm4-31XX?


    dv4-5XXX

    Model listing (dv4-5000 to dv4-5099): HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment Notebook PC series

    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eCjEHVAWXBM?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eCjEHVAWXBM?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='640' height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

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    dv6-7XXX / dv7-7XXX

    Model listing (dv6-7000 to dv6-7099): HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment Notebook PC series

    PRODUCT PAGE - http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s.../psg/notebooks/High_performance/dv6tqe_series

    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTj77QQCjgk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTj77QQCjgk?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='640' height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

    Model listing (dv7-7000 to dv7-7099): HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment Notebook PC series

    PRODUCT PAGE - http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s.../psg/notebooks/High_performance/dv7tqe_series

    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4qYNiKXGc_4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4qYNiKXGc_4?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='640' height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

    Details


    g4-2XXX / g6-2XXX / g7-2XXX

    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BO2H74_7BQ0?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BO2H74_7BQ0?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='640' height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

    <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmnlYr38UdU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hmnlYr38UdU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width='640' height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

    Details

    Availability not known as of yet.
     
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    Only the dual cores. The quad cores should be out in a couple of weeks and the dv6/7 are mainly quad core (and I'd expect them to be almost entirely quad core with Ivy).
     
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    Any idea on graphics? I assume AMD HD7770M...
     
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    This is not currently known yet; however, it would not be surprising if there will be an Intel HD Graphics 4000 base option with a possible upgrade to the Radeon HD 7750M switchable graphics solution (as noted with the ENVY 15). The graphics cards available for the new series will not be better than what is going to be available for the ENVY series.
     
    justinkw1, Feb 26, 2012
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    Does anyone know if this chipset will support SATA III in all the hard drive bays?

    Not sure if thats what controls the speed factor but in the Envy apparently only 1 of the drives supports SATAT III....

    I found this but just wanted to confirm it....

    Its been months people are talking about the upcomingA codenamed Ivy Bridge line-up of Intel processors. Now the dates for the supporting motherboard chipsets have been announced. The Expected dates for the release are said to be March/April of the next year. Moreover these line up is said to be 7 series Ivy Bridge chipsets.


    Following chipsets will be launched in the sequence:

    H77
    Z75
    Z77
    The above mentioned chipsets will be featuring:

    Integrated Audio Supporting HDMI/DP Audio Output
    Two SATA 6Gbps Ports
    Intel Smart Response Technology
    Four USB 3.0 ports and 10 USB 2.0 ports
    The H77 chipset will be not supporting the overclocking as identical to H67 chipsets related to Sandy Bridge."
     
    TheAtreidesHawk, Feb 26, 2012
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    Updated the first post to include the dv4-5XXX, g4-2XXX, g6-2XXX, g7-2XXX notebooks with a few more details. :)
     
    justinkw1, Mar 10, 2012
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    Nice work Justin! Interesting to see they'll be putting an Nvidia G630m inside the dv4 after having all AMD in the current Pavilion lineup. I would expect the release date to be April 29th for the Quad core based laptops, that's what Acer is saying and apparently Lenovo for the V3 and Y580/Y480.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Mar 10, 2012
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    That's pretty cool. I'd pick another dv6 up if HP drops a 30% coupon again.
     
    R3d, Mar 10, 2012
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    A few dv6 and dv7 models are listed on some Italian websites. The one that gives the most information lists 3xUSB 3.0 ports, a subwoofer for the dv6, (as well as the dv7, of course), and a " midnight black" metal chassis.

    Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7090el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7090el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean:

    Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7099el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7099el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean:


    List of Intel wireless devices: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56162.cva

    List of Broadcom wireless devices: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56154.cva
     
    Drac, Mar 10, 2012
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    WHAT!? They are putting NVIDIA graphics in the dv6! Looks like I know what my next notebook is going to be... :p
     
    justinkw1, Mar 10, 2012
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    630m sounds kind of weak though. The 640m benches that were leaked put it at 555m/6770m performance, so a 630m is probably a downgrade in terms of performance.

    It's probably just the "6490m" of the DV6-7xxx series though. Wonder what the high end GPU will be.
     
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    I think the 630M is like a 540M, unfortunately.

    Though if the 630M is, like you said, the "6490M" of the next generation, and is the lowest non-integrated GPU offered with a higher option available, that would actually be great.

    In my opinion, HP should not be have been offering the 6490M/7470M anyway, because for the most part it's such a useless GPU. It's slightly more powerful than integrated but it's significantly more expensive.
     
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    Well, and this is from my standpoint -- the GeForce GT 630M would be a rather significant upgrade to what I currently have (GT 230M). I think Optimus support will most likely be in these notebooks as well. :)
     
    justinkw1, Mar 11, 2012
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    Are we going to see an Ivy Bridge refresh for the Spectre?
     
    IsLNdbOi, Mar 12, 2012
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    yknyong1, Mar 13, 2012
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    Softpedia says that's when they'll begin to ship, which could be sooner than when they're available for purchase.

    I hope they are available on the 8th though. If they do come with current-gen hardware, then my guess is that they kept all the ports in exactly the same positions, so they could just put the old motherboards in the new chassis.

    [edit] The ports on the dv4 are obviously positioned differently...
     
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    For Singapore, we don't ship laptops. We buy them from retail stores. They are known in the US as quick ship models. Generally quick ship models are ready on the launch date itself. VR-Zone took into account the Singaporean context its readers would expect.
     
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    Looks good. I hope HP includes backlit keyboards this time around. I'll probably be picking of them up after HP drops a 30% coupon.
     
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    They just did with DM4, I think backlit will be the standard going forward.
     
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    :(

    I see no indication of backlit keyboards; looks awesome otherwise.
     
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    I think the laptops that will be available on April 8(?) are the Ivy Bridge-based laptops, with general delivery occurring approximately 3 weeks from that date. The pictures from VR-Zone (and the Youtube videos) are the new chassis designs for these upcoming IB notebooks (Midnight Black).

    There will be no more Sandy Bridge refreshes, based on the evidence that I have dug up. :)
     
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    HP notebooks tend to release first in APAC region. Sometimes US too.
     
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    Looks like I spoke too soon about the lack of backlit keyboards. If you take a close look at the f5 key in the videos...

    :)
     
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    yup, looks like it the backlit key to me. dammit, i knew i should've waited for this. just bought last january and i really wanted the backlit feature like the previous dv6 i had. but the 630m is a downgrade if that indeed is the card they're using.
     
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    The GT 630M is intended to replace the HD7470/HD 6490M variant. There will be another card for the more powerful models.
     
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    damn, well i hope atleast we would be able to swap out to a backlit keyboard.
     
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    It will take quite a miracle for HP to maintain the same keyboard parts for a redesign. But here's hoping you get your wish. :)
     
    yknyong1, Mar 14, 2012
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    I doubt you will be able to swap out for backlit because you will need power for the keyboard from somewhere, and likely not part of the existing motherboard designs.

    I am deeply interested in a Trinity notebook, and I'm sure they'd include an AMD GPU for those. Maybe nVidia for Intel CPU's. Asymmetrical Crossfire is a big selling point with the AMD laptops, despite how finicky it can be with drivers. However Windows 8 drivers seem to have improved on this greatly, so it would be a mistake to not offer an AMD laptop with Radeon GPU.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 14, 2012
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    HP Pavilion dv6 - YouTube
    if you stop this video at 0.43 i think the f5 is also the button for backlit keyboard, does anyone agree?
     
    lucjuh8, Mar 14, 2012
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    Yep I noted it here

     
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    Yeah, that is the button for backlit keyboard.

    What's next?

    It has an option for dual band wireless cards.
     
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    Hopefully they don't restrict Wi-Fi cards or at least allow a couple decent ones, and yes dual band wi-fi would be awesome. 5GHz N, period.
     
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    I bet they will. The line between ENVY and DV series is really going to be blurred.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 14, 2012
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    Hmm looks like my next lappie will be a DV7 :-D

    How long does HP usually take to refresh their laptop models? In other words, after these new goodies come out in April, when do you think they will be refreshed?
     
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    Not including minor refreshes ... about a year, give or take a month.
     
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    Updated the first post with the videos now posted on HP's personalagain channel. :)
     
    justinkw1, Mar 15, 2012
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    Nice ^_^

    They look pretty cool, and it looks like the dv6/7 has a backlit keyboard :D
     
    Ichinenjuu, Mar 15, 2012
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    mmm, Black Licorice color on the dv4. I hope they have the 1600 x 900 resolution screen on that. I like the redesign and midnight black finish, the soft touch finish in the dv7 video sounds interesting.
     
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    So, buying the equivalent of today's dv7 with the 2GB ati 7690 in September would be a good deal, right? Counting with the 'back to school' promotions and all?

    Or would this 'high-end' model be updated soon after september?
     
    fmmsf, Mar 15, 2012
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    Probably; unless someone has inside information, it's impossible to know. My opinion is that it's unlikely there will be a substantial change within a few months of September, before or after.

    ---
    Looks like Andrew Baxter over at LaptopReviews.com has read this thread. No credit given though...

    HP Releases Video of Upcoming dv4, dv6, dv7 Ivy Bridge Laptops
     
    Drac, Mar 16, 2012
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    Eh, those videos are on HP's channel, and available to all. I'm sure they were following HP's channel more than this thread.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 16, 2012
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    :Waves:

    Saw your comment Drac, I follow the HP channel but actually missed that they were related to this info. Credit definitely goes to Justinkw1 for digging this up so as you rightfully state should be linked back to. Justin is awesome at finding HP info, he's got a 6th or 7th sense about it so I follow his new threads closely as sources.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Mar 16, 2012
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    I am sorry to say this, but i was the one who posted the video's here first. Justin put them after that in the first post.
     
    lucjuh8, Mar 16, 2012
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    You are correct, lucjuh8 - you had posted some of the videos here first and we all appreciate it. Thank you again. :)

    I was also looking at the Youtube channel, and also posted videos about the Pavilion g-series notebooks to the first post. The specific details for each notebook were things that I had found while I was browsing through HP's FTP server. More details incoming as more Softpaqs are posted, I'm sure...
     
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