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

ouch that seems like a big premium.... how were the prices when the sandy bridge dv6's came out?

 

1299. This is the lower model.

 

yeah quite a preimum for a lesser card and ivy the coupons that come out will probably offset that. im just waiting for those damn ivy refresh envys to come out

 

I mean world wide, in most cases, computers are way cheaper and the options are more for customers to choose from. In areas such as Asia, you are very limited to quick ship models and plus they charge you a lot. And especially Singapore, that hub is getting way more and more expensive in a lot of aspects, one would be technology. About 6-8 years ago, I remember arriving at Changi after a $50 flight from HCMC, went straight to Sim Lim Square and picked up some technology stuff for dirt cheap.

 

Way sky-high, a Crucial SSD made in Singapore, shipped around the world to USA and back can be cheaper than buying locally. How ironic.

 

the dv6 and dv7's are now availible on hp's website. starting price for dv6 is 900but I configured one with the i7-3610, 2GB gddr5 650m, 8GB RAM, 750GB 7200RPM HD, 32 GB SSD, blu-ray drive, FHD screen, ba keyboard and 2 years accidental damage for USD$1,504 before taxes, a very fair price IMO, I'm getting it soon.

 

yes a very nice price indeed now we just waitng on envys

 

yup, I was considering waiting for the envy's but with this price I think I'm gonna have to go with the dv6. it's got everything I need and more. Just one thing, is the i7-3610 reletively close in performance with the i7-2670?

 

here you go Core i7-3610QM Vs i7-2670QM : Notebook and Laptop Processors

i like the build on the envy and i just think its slicker so yeah i can c where the premium comes form

 

I don't know crap about computers but I'm assuming the link you showed me says the i7-3610m is better?

It's 4:20 AM here, I haven't slept yet so I'll check on this later.

 

yeah haha same here just watching a movie and chillin' . the link i posted says that the 3610 is around 10-15% better

 

Backlit Keyboard ♥♥

 

Doesn't look like there's any 30% coupon on launch of new dv6. HP just switched it over for both:

HP dv6tqe Quad Edition 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM, GeForce GT 650M


HP dv7t Quad Edition 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM, GeForce GT 650M

I see only $50 off coupon.

Probably avoid the GT 630M since it seems like its mystery rebranded chip right now...

NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M - Notebookcheck.net Tech

Upgrade options are:

i7-3720QM - $170
i7-3820QM - $370

only GT 650M 2GB in dv7 ($75) while the dv6 has a 1GB for only $25

there's now a "32GB mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration Cache" upgrade for $50 which sounds like it'll work similar to Segate hybrid HDD + SSD.

 

I'm surprise there's a May 8th ship date on these.

 

Now all we need is a decent coupon an I'm in, hope HP doesn't mind a return (or exchange which would be better?) I want that Nvidia card so bad it's not even funny.

 

I paid 1799 for GT 650m but why they don't have keyboard backlit as mentioned from the spec ....

 

The first post has been updated with the new dv6 and dv7 product links.

Backlit keyboard option is available for customizable models (+$25).

Also, there are options to have 1 GB or 2 GB of GDDR5 memory for the GeForce GT 650M (+$25 or +$75 from the GT 630M, respectively).

 

So I have until the 8th to make a return, decisions, decisions....

 

Are there any news about the EU price of the new dv6? Besides the 900$ starting model i also like the 1200$ quick ship model. That would be a bit over 900€. Can I expect it to be in this range?

 

I think the prices will be around the same in Europe as the comparable models from the dv6 6000 series.

 

Don't these new Dv6 have Nvidia optimus .?
And Also doesn't the processors have the turbo boost for i7 .?

These are mentioned nowhere .:/

Also , Until when can we expect the 30% off coupons to be back .?

Desperately need to purchase the new DV6 ...

 

Yeah, I really wanna know when the 30% coupons are coming back. I was so disappointed that they were pulled as soon as the new models came out. All their doing is teasing me and making me have to wait longer.

 

As for Optimus, no Idea but it would be safe to assume so, Ivy Bridge has turbo, just go look at intel's spec sheets, this is for the 3610QM:
Intel® Core? i7-3610QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)

 

I had the chance to tinker around with the display set. Very plasticky feeling. The 650M has GDDR5 that runs at 4000MHz. The full HD antiglare screen is the same as the one on the 6000 series. Build quality is not stellar.

 

^ I should be able to mod the hell out of this unit when I have it in hands ! Just either this or Lenovo Y580


For anyone wonder about backlit keyboard. You will be able to buy replacement and swap it easily.
By the way is the 32GB SSD mSATA or is it a hybrid drive


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4000Mhz? That can't be right? Sorry to hear about the build quality.

 

$800-$1200 Laptops & Netbook PCs | HP Official Store this is the link to the new dv6 and dv7 quad, you can also configure them here.

 

Where is the 35w quad


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The 650m is only $25 more than the 630m? I have a feeling there are going to be a ton of prebuilt systems in retail stores with the 630m in order to get rid of them lol.

 

With these new models, HP is again NOT make the dual radio Wifi adapter available as an option. NO A band support, what with that?

 

4000MHz or 4GHz effective. HP wants to cash in on the ENVY line by excluding subtle parts from DV series.

 

Eh, at that price even with a 30% off coupon I'd rather get a Sager W150ER.

 

Does HP provide International warranty on dv6 if purchased from the US.?
And also do the DV6 gets heated up much .?

Heard from many people that HP laptops gets heated up very quickly .
Also , doesn't the Nvidia cards have optimus .? :O

 

So a base dv6 with FHD and the GT 650M 1gb costs ~$1,000 USD, including a $250 coupon and free upgrades to 8gb ram and a Blue-ray drive - i.e. in-line with their standard pricing of these models.

So if I want those 2 specs in Canada it'll probably be $1,300+ due to pre-configured models, I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I can always hope...

 

Anyone knows which one is faster? 32GB SSD mSATA or a hybrid drive.
BTW, hp only allow upgrade to 160GB SSD. Does the new one support 256GB SSD Crucial 4 if I purchase from newegg?

 

I don't know if DV6 will get heat up.

Nvidia cards should have optimus. If not, I believe you can download software to enable this feature

 

No financing options but I see were you are coming from.

 

here, read this:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftech.sina.com.cn%2Fn%2F2012-04-26%2F05292109795_7.shtml&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=GB2312

ambient temp 27C, 3 hours on Furmark and the GPU maxes at 61C, the CPU is at 67C, still no one ran Prime95 on it to check how high it'll go

 

Does anyone knows if any site besides HP is already selling them?

 

Woohoo ordered. Yeah the discount isn't spectacular right now but its brand new and only about $150 more than the previous version I had specced out so I'm happy enough. In case anyone was looking, their student site has it for about $50 cheaper, I think all you need is a .edu email. I went the other route and custom ordered through Costco for about $50 more, 90 return policy and extended 2 year warranty for that though. Can't wait to get this thing in.

 

Looking forward to you're impressions, if you'd care to share! Especially re: build quality and screen (if you opted for FHD)

 

I would wait for the 3612 35w QM

 

can i ask why lol. yeah its nice that its a quadcore at 35w, but wouldnt it make more sense for smaller comps cause now they have ability for quadcore?

 

I had a very bad experience with the previous quad DV6 and the GPU died on me after the year's warranty. I do hope QC is improved and the current features appear attractive enough. With acadmic discone (3-4%) plus the $250 they offer- you can configure with the 1920x1080 screen, 650m 1gb, backlit keyboard for $1059.49- the Clevo ER does not have an open msata (additional msata or possible egpu), no back lit keyboard- but with the same other features at $1196 with 3% cash off. What is the msata and backlit keyboard worth? Customer support directly from Sager is poor and from HP is always a mixed bag. Support from some of the Sager resellers who don't pass warranty service to Sager is great. But the ER model has the option of a 2nd HDD w/o swapping the ODD.

It will tip me over if the 650m is gdrr5 variant and not the ddr3 for it's memory. Any info on this?

 

As long as I get good temps I'm happy. No need for 45w quad


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Does HP give international warranty on the DV6 .??

 

Is 1gb GDDR5 good enough, or is everyone opting for 2gb for the 650m? Also, is the 32Gb acceleration cache worth getting? I just want to run Guild Wars 2 smoothly at medium to high settings

 

haha but if you get more power at similar/slightly higher temps and similar pricing, why not?

 

An i5 is way more than enough already. My last 720qm was an overkill lol.. And you k ow that the 3612qm is better than the lowest SB 45w quad. I would go for the highest dual core or that 35w


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I also have the same question but, i will be using my laptop for engineering in college, i think for gaming your good with the 1gb but does the 2gb have noticeable differences in engineering programs?