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    Which has the better quality screen? HP dv5000 or Compaq v5000

    Discussion in 'HP' started by AZZA, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. AZZA

    AZZA Notebook Consultant

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    Ok has anyone had experience with screens in both these laptops?
     
    AZZA, Feb 23, 2006
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  2. lappyhappy

    lappyhappy Notebook Deity

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    I have not had any experience with either of these machines but the dv5000z replaced the zv6000 which I do have. It has a very nice screen and looks very good in my opinion with the brightview option. As far as the difference between the dv5000 and the v5000 I would think there would not be any difference as they are essentially the same. The only difference is in the external looks of the laptop. The screens should be identical.
     
    lappyhappy, Feb 23, 2006
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  3. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    This Monday if a guy from work brings his V5000 I will compare it with mine and let you know...
     
    segadc, Feb 24, 2006
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    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Ok. I did not have much time to compare the screens. For the most part they seem the same. WHat I could tell from the limited time I had was the screen wobbles much, much more on the V5000. Other differences...the latch on the dv5000 is the regular slide to the right. The V5000 is the push latch. Fingure prints do show up on the shiny part of the dv5000 keyboard. V5000 does not have that. Shape is a little different. Of course with dv5000 you get the dvd button and quick play. The screen on the V5000 is thicker on the back. That might make it protect the screen better. On the dv5000 the thum pad has that scroll surface which is really nice. From what I can remember the V5000 has a little bigger thumpad. But not sure on that. Looks the dv5000 wins but the V5000 looks nice (albeit more conservative) too.

    There are other minor different details...but if you can spend it I would go for the dv5000 just because the screen wobble is much less...

    Either way they are both great laptops. Enjoy!
     
    segadc, Feb 27, 2006
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  5. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    segadc - Just how bad is the screen wobble on the V5000? Is it only when you are moving it, or is it like so bad that it wobbles when you are typing on a flat surface? The V5000 is priced really attractively right now, so I'm taking a harder look at it.
     
    mach_zero, Feb 27, 2006
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  6. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Even though it wobbles more, when typing (even hard) it will not wobble. So your good to go! :)
     
    segadc, Feb 27, 2006
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  7. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks! Now if my stupid tax refund would just show up..... [​IMG]
     
    mach_zero, Feb 27, 2006
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  8. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Ouch...goo luck with that...
     
    segadc, Feb 27, 2006
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