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    Worth upgrading from HDX18 to DV8t?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Pipper, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. Pipper

    Pipper Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone been able to compare performance between the HDX18 and the Dv8 Core i7? I have a maxed out HDX18 that I use for dabbling in photography and my amateur HD video (just a hobby). I'm wondering if I'd notice a significant performance increase? My HDX is quite fast, but I'd be willing to upgrade to the DV8 if the performance is much better.
     
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  2. Accipio

    Accipio Notebook Consultant

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    The real differences are :

    Windows 7 : You can buy it separately

    Core i7 : You'll not notice a big difference with your maxed out HDX

    NVidia 230m : The 230m is already outdated

    Keyboard backlight : The Dv8 doesn't have a keyboard backlight...


    My advice : Better to wait a better GC or take an Acer or Toshiba with a good graphic card.
     
    Accipio, Feb 10, 2010
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