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    What do you think about HP dv1000?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by CyberGhost, Feb 1, 2006.

  1. CyberGhost

    CyberGhost Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    well topic says it all basically, whoever has it, could you guys please comment on how it's like in everyday use? any annoyances?
     
    CyberGhost, Feb 1, 2006
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Rahul, Feb 1, 2006
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    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    Nice laptop with weak GPU. If you think about Windows Vista, choose something else
     
    vassil_98, Feb 2, 2006
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  4. Rahul

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    Yeah, I'd have to say thats really the only thing that holds it back, no dedicated GPU, real shame, real shame. Otherwise, I think its a great notebook.
     
    Rahul, Feb 2, 2006
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    I love it, but I'm not getting it for Vista reasons. I need to have a 200M minimum.
     
    ngamer007, Feb 2, 2006
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    The HP L2000 and Compaq V2000z are basically the same thing, but with a 64-bit AMD CPU and ATI 200M GPU for less money. I'd look at those. Battery life is slightly better on the dv1000, mostly on account of the weak GPU. I recommend the 12 cell battery option for all of the above notebooks if you don't mind the additional size/weight.
     
    brianstretch, Feb 2, 2006
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    CyberGhost Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the suggestions and the link guys :)

    Brian, hmm that L2000 looks interesting, is it much bigger than dv1000?
     
    CyberGhost, Feb 2, 2006
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    The L2000 and dv1000 are nearly the same size. Just a few cosmetic differences and different guts of course.

    L2000: 13.15" (L) x 9.1" (W) x 1.29" (min H)/1.53" (max H)
    dv1000: 13.15" (L) x 9.24"(W) x 1.18"(H) front & 1.52" (H) rear

    The V2000z is a L2000 without the Lance Armstrong marketing.
     
    brianstretch, Feb 2, 2006
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