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    What do the 2-letters after model # mean? (us, nr, eu, etc.)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by allfiredup, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've wondered for a while what the meaning of the two letters following the Pavilion dv# signify? It seems pretty logical that us would be United States and eu is likely Europe, but I also see nr a lot on both the newest generation and the previous ones still in stores.

    So, does anyone know what nr means?

    This will bug me until I know the answer...... =)
     
    allfiredup, Aug 30, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    "nr" indicates a Best Buy exclusive (though you can find them elsewheres at times).
     
    Lithus, Aug 30, 2008
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    tom_baker Notebook Guru

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    I'd be interested in finding out what tu and tx meant, they're common HP abbreviations in Australia.

    --Tom
     
    tom_baker, Aug 30, 2008
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    ollirac Notebook Guru

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    The suffix meanings are from wikipedia:

    The two letter suffix on the model number indicates special information like country or language (dv----xx). The following chart describes each suffix.

    t : Intel Processor
    z : AMD Processor
    ae : Artist Edition (Intel Processor)
    bw : Broadband Wireless Series
    se : Special Edition

    The following sufixes corresponds to the region the notebook is sold.

    us : United States
    ca : Canada
    la : Latin America
    ea / ee / (e + a letter) : Europe / Middle East
    au / ax : Asia / Australia - AMD Processor
    tu / tx : Asia / Australia - Intel Processor

    Other suffixes

    nr : No Rebate
    cl : Club Model (These models are available only through some clubs like Costco and Sam's Club)
    wm : Walmart Model
     
    ollirac, Aug 30, 2008
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  5. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    WOW, thanks for all the details! It figures that Wikipedia would have the answer for this, just as it does for everything else!

    Now we know! =)
     
    allfiredup, Aug 31, 2008
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