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    Why does the Spectre XT 15t NOT have dedicated gpu???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dkris2020, Dec 3, 2012.

  1. dkris2020

    dkris2020 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was looking through the HP site and saw the Envy 6t had an option for the 7670m gpu. Then I saw the Spectre XT 15t with a glorious 1920x1080 display with only INTERGRATED GPU (granted same processors available). All I can say is, WHY?!
     
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    Looks to me envy is actually renamed pavilion (high performance) and sepctre is the ultrabook flagship line.

    Not sure how you expect a dgpu to fit in a touchscreen ultrabook with a low voltage processor.
     
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    This is the first one I'm talking about: HP ENVY Ultrabook 6t-1100 | HP® Official Store

    If it can fit here, it can fit in that.
     
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    Try config one instead of trusting their "spec"

    Edit: look like it does Oo, you have a good point.
     
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    I did, no dgpu option available for the spectre, but was available for the previous one.
     
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    Cough, look like the vents are smaller.. man HP need to define their product better.
     
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    It's possible that HP will broaden the processor + GPU offerings in a couple of months. The Spectre XT 15t just came out and in the past they've offered limited configuration options to start out based on supply availability. I agree it only makes sense to offer at least a low to mid level dedicated GPU in such a premium offering.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 3, 2012
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