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    Why are V4000t NOT popular?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by radha, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. radha

    radha Notebook Consultant

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    Just curious why the DV4000 rule over the V4000ts? i just bought one and would like someone who owns it to tell me thier opinions of it. I havent found any reviews on the v4000t either. I almost feel i should cancel my order and just get a different lappy but i like the config and looks of the v4000t.
    So if anyone has it or can tell me why its not popular i'd love to hear some ideas and reassurnace of my purchase!
     
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They are basically the same machine.
     
  3. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Yeah - the dv4000 and the V4000/t are the same notebook, just different cases/features. The V4000t is basically a money-saver version of the dv4000 as it has less mulitmedia features, but is still a good, solid notebook.
     
  4. Slappy

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    Yeah, for the extra few bucks I got the dv4000 for the media features b/c they were worth it for me. I'm not sure why we don't have any v4000t users.
     
  5. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I suppose people like the silver exterior and black interior look of it, the QuickPlay feature, and the optional remote and earbuds. Plus, I've seen several commercials of the DV4000 on TV but none of the V4000Ts but both are technically the exact same machine.
     
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    I think a guy in this forum bought it and return it due to the screen's problem. I would like to see a review on V4000t also.
     
  7. Slappy

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    Hey, since she bought one, maybe we can talk Radha into doing a review.
     
  8. billcsho

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    I think the QuickPlay and the media remote are the big selling points of DV4000. If you don't need these features, there are way many more model to choose from. The rest of the hardware in DV4000 (or V4000t) is not that exciting except for the Ati X700. Without QuickPlay, I may go for another brand instead of getting the DV4000/V4000T.
     
  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I think another reason why the dv4000 is more popular, in addition to what was posted by everybody else, is because it is more common to see a dv4000 sitting on a shelf, rather than the less-attractive v4000t.
     
  10. Slappy

    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Good call, Chaz. I don't do much brick&mortar shopping for technology, but a lot of folks do! (If I had a Costco, I'd buy my HPs from there; you Costco shoppers are so lucky!)
     
  11. Rahul

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    Luckily I got two Costcos less than 30 minutes away. :D
     
  12. radha

    radha Notebook Consultant

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    ok guys thanks for the feedback. i guess since i absolutely love the look of the v2000z i chose to get the v4000t cuz its similar but with better vid card. anyway, that guy with the screen issue - i hope i dont have that! I member reading that his screen was leakin on the bottom. anyway, its coming in 2 days - i'll let you guys know how i like it - and if theres any problems its going back to hp! .. making me back to square one... anyway, thanks guys :)
     
  13. billcsho

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    I got 2 within 30min plus 1 within 20min, and there will be 1 within 5min. :cool:
     
  14. vassil_98

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    you must be Spiderman, I guess.
    I have none within 7 hours!
     
  15. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    All driving time assuming no traffic here in Michigan. They are actually 35 miles, 30 miles, 20 miles, and 4 miles away with a speed limits of 70mph.
    If you live in L.A., there is probably one within a couple hours. :p
     
  16. Slappy

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    Fie! Fie on all your houses! ;) (Fie on the Costcos close to your houses, too!)
     
  17. billcsho

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    Take the guess out. Here are the list of Costco in my area:
    Green Oak Township
    (Distance: 16.1 miles)
    6700 Whitmore Lake Rd
    Brighton, Michigan
    48116
    Livonia II
    (Distance: 23.1 miles)
    20000 Haggerty Rd
    Livonia, Michigan
    48152
    Livonia I
    (Distance: 26.5 miles)
    13700 Middlebelt Road
    Livonia, Michigan
    48150
    Commerce Township
    (Distance: 26.6 miles)
    3000 Commerce Crossing
    Commerce, Michigan
    48382
    Bloomfield Township
    (Distance: 35.6 miles)
    2343 South Telegraph Road
    Bloomfield, Michigan
    48302

    I hope the new one in my town will open sooner.
     
  18. Rahul

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    If it makes you feel any better Slappy, I'm extremely ticked off that there are absolutely no Staples stores in Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S!! Instead, the closest stores are in very small populated towns over 100 miles north of me. Come on Staples, you'd get a lot of revenue by opening stores in Houston, whats the matter with you!? :confused:
     
  19. billcsho

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    I lived in Houston for a few years and I remember I had to drive 30-40minutes to Fiesta for Grocery shopping. I miss Fiesta and the dim sum restaurants.