cONNECTING 5.1 speakers to HDX 16

They each have different strengths - fill out the FAQ and we can choose the one that's best for you.

 

its not found in the faq

 

ya eac one has its own especially in the gpu. hdx 16 has 9600gt.fw has ati3650,sxps16 has ati3670..but still confused on make and style

 

i think he means fill out the form found here
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=29271

and paste it in this thread.

 

The 9600GT in the HDX uses DDR2, I believe, so it will be slightly slower than the 3650 in the FW and the 3670 in the SXPS16. The 3670 is just a factory-overclocked 3650, so it is a bit better (but will run hotter, contibuting to the SXPS16's overall notoriously high operating temperatures).

The FW is also the lightest of the bunch, if that matters.

The FW's screen is very nice, although the SXPS16 with the RGBLED display has also received very high marks.

Yeah, sorry, I forgot to insert the link.

 

Title: great multimedia lappy with serious flaws Date: April 24, 2009
Pros1. 2.1 speakers and subwoofer: its amazing, the best feature of this 1" thin lappy. its like you are in a home theatre when you plug in a pair of earbuds.
2. lcd screen: rgb led is unbelievable in color reproductions, it lives up to the claim of 16.7m colors. and samsung lcd is known for its clarity. the screen is crisp clear, vivid.
3. ati 3670: it scores 4400 on 3d mark06, thats the equivalent of nvidia 8700m gt, also teh display ability on colors is similar to nvidia 8xxx series.
4. 256gb samsung ssd: its 10-15% faster than a 7200 rpm 16mb cache hard drive.
5. backlit keyboard is a good addition, you can see the keys easily in low lit environments.
Cons1. lcd screen: its a low light lcd screen, notebbookcheck.net has the test result of 270 max nit. its only slightly brighter than ccfl ones tops at 250 nit. there is a brightness control setting in the bios. i do believe dell lower the lcd brightness to save the battery life.
2. battery life: dell advertises it as a 6 cell , but it only has 4 cell capacity.
on high performance at full brightness , battery lasts pathetic 75 minutes. studio 17 with 9 cell lasts close to 3 hours on high full brit.
3. e2e plastic cover : it does nothing good for this computer. this plastic "protector" makes lcd screen more glaring, and collects a ton of dust in the meanwhile. it should be removed period, addition by subtraction.
4. bios and drivers signing: we need new bios specifically designed for studio 16, not something just copied from xps m1730. one that has downclock ability when temp is out of control .
IDT sound driver is a mess up , it must be removed to get speakers to work properly. also touchpad would need a new driver too.
5. heat problem: acpi temp reaches 55c on internet browsing, sometimes over 60c when vent is blocked. thats no good by any means , especially with a 25w p series montevina chip.
my studio 17 with 35w t9400 reaches 45c when browsing internet. but i think heat is still manageable on studio 16, if you buy a 9 cell battery to prop up the bottom and a quality notebook cooler to go with it.
you shall be able to dial down the temp to 75c when computer is fully loaded while gaming. i would advice ppl not to upgrade to 35w t series cpus, definitely no mobile quads.

Additional Thoughtsstudio xps 16 is by far the best multimedia laptop on the market, it provides great visual and audio enjoyment.
but dell needs to correct those problems i have mentioned: 1. a lcd at 270 nit/500:1 contrast ratio aint good enough for a premium/high performance product.
2. e2e plastic cover has to be removed.
3. bios/new bios with downclock ability and brightness setting at 24 not 16.

 

Or you can get it with the 130M with 1GB ram. For the pwn. Top it off with a 30% off HP coupon then you get a monster pwning machine for $1000 cheaper than others, FTW.

 

were do i get the coupon code for hdx 16.plz specify .i dont find it on this sites coupons.plz help me regarding coupon,offers,rebates for hdx 16 and vaio fw.plzzz

 

hey dude, i m PLANNINGTO BUY AN HDX 16 NOW @ US AND USE IT IN INDIA..IN MY REGION BLUERAY HANT BECME POPULAR YET.SO I THINK INVESTING ON A BLUERAY NOW IS AN WASTE..CAN I BE ABLE TO UPGRADE IT LATER....HOW MUCH WILL IT COST..HAS ANYBODY DONE THIS UPGRADE

 

HP has them about once a month. You just missed one in April. Don't just rely on this site cuz they missed the March. one. Do a google search for "hp coupons". You will see many results. Check with all of them. Eventually you'll find one but wait for the 30% off one. I followed the coupons since Feb. By my calculations, the next one will be in middle of May. Oh, the websites might not show up if you are using google india. Go to google.com instead.

Yeah I too was considering those 3 but the HP won out with the best graphics card and the huge coupon.

Checkout my pics here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=300646&page=161

 

how much time does the standard battery of hdx 16 last while
1.watching movies stored on hdd
2.watching movies on bluray
3.playing games
4.using word,brwsing

 

It has either the 6cell or 9cell battery. I have both.

1. I watched a 2 hour streaming movie online with the 9cell and after there was still 30min left.

2. I have ironman on bluray but never finished watching so dunno.

3. I played crysis warhead with max settings on 6cell battery. It lasted 1.5 hours.

4. On powersaver and screen on min brightness, the 6cell lasted 2.5 hours. The 9cell = 3.5 hours.

 

does the default built in hdtv tunner card support playback in other softwares other than the quickplay of the hdx16 such vista media centre,intervideo wintv,etc...does it work with other softwares..how is the picture quality

 

plz specify the best laptop cooller for hdx 16.coz i couldnt fix on one....plz specify the ones u use aLSO

 

plz specify the best ,STYLISH laptop CARRY CASE OR BACKPACK for hdx 16....plz specify the ones u use..

 

depends post a pic of the bottom

 

wow, someone has a broken caps lock key. The short answer, which i think is right, is YES. The dells can replace the optical drive, so why not HP. BTW, i think you would find the drives on eBay.

 

Only works with HP quickplay and media center.

 

The HDX 16 doesn't use QuickPlay - it uses a newer program called HP MediaSmart, which is like QP but has other features. And it runs in WMC.

The picture quality is pretty good if you set it up right - you can literally set it up to send cable data to your HDX, change cable channels if you've got a remote, etc.

 

Thats what I meant. Thanks.

 

Most HDX owners (20" Dragon like mine, the 18 or 16) use the HP Rollercase, which is a custom Targus case made specifically for HP, with an HP logo on it. It can be used as a rollercase, backpack or carried. It has a slip-in sleeve for the system, plenty of space for the batteries and cables, and room to spare for clothes if you're going out of town. It fits well into an overhead bin on a plane.

The other one I and other HDX owners use (though it's probably a little big for the 16) is the Dicota Multigiant. It's a traditional notebook case, and will fit up to a 20" system. It can hold a lot of stuff.

The Multigiant you can get from the Dell online store for around 50 bucks, more at other places. The rollercase is more, around 99 now I think, but it's worth it. Well built and specifically made for the larger HDX's, originally for the HDX Dragons but as I said is great for the 18's and 16's too.

 

You don't need one - all HDX's run cooler than most other notebooks in the HP notebook line, so no one who owns an HDX uses a cooler. The fact that they run so cool is one of the main selling points for getting an HDX.

If it's running a bit hot then it needs to be cleaned out - check the intakes on the bottom of the unit and the exhaust vents at each rear corner, and blow them out good with a can of air. You can also open the top cover to get at the fans / filters - it doesn't take much, just look at the manual.

Always make sure it's on a flat surface when using it so that the intakes on the bottom are clear. You can check your internal temps with HWMonitor (CPUID.com). As I said, the HDX line arguably runs cooler than any other HP notebook.

 

hey man, you're not cool if you dont have a cooler. most people like the zalman nc2000. i think a cooler master notepal infinite would work fine with it though.

 

well, considering you just got yourself an HP. why not get one of these? I own one, it's durable and good quality.

 

im just guessing but gotta be under 2 hours

 

can we record the programs telecated in HD using the tv tunner's software (means media center or media smart)

 

so its very less.ie we cant completely watch a movie on bluray disk with the battery back up of the 6cell

 

can u specify the exact model of bluray that would fix in a hdx16

 

i am planning to buy a hdx 16,while customizing i found that
1.the network card with bluetooth costs $25 more then the same without bluetooth.an external blutooth dongle costs juz about $7.is there any other advantages of the internal one...i mean speed etcc..
2.i am very economic so i wnt for the 720p ie 1366 resolution instead of 1920.now my doubt is about the infy display which cost 25$.actually wats that infy diplay.wat r its cons and pros.is it worth the money

 

can any one post pics of hdx 16 completely unscrewed and open.showing its internals...

 

1.can we add another internal HDD to our HDX16.Does it have room and slot for secondary HDD like that of a asus g50vt.
2.does it have another extra PCI slot like that of an Dell Studio XPS 16

 

Please stop startiing HDX 16 question threads and post your questions in this official HDX thread:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=300646

Thank you.

 

they say hdx16 as a desktop replacement.i leave my desktop on anytime.i shutdown my sys once in 20days or 15 days..so how long can i leaVE MY HDX 16 ON AT A STRECH.I JUST WATCH MOVIES AT DAYTIME @NIGHT WHEN I SLEEP, I LEAVE IT TO DOWNLOAD FILES FROM TORRENTZ.I DONT PLAY GAMES..SO ANY GUESSES?.HOW MUCH DAYS HAVE U LEFT UR HDX RUN AT A STRECH .PLZ SHARE UR INFO!!!!!!!1

 

as long as you want it and it has proper ventilation

 

How Do We Connect 5.1 Speakers To Hdx 16.does It Has Spidf? Wat Converter U Use To Connect It To The 5.1?
Which Of The Two Speaker Out Is Spidf?

 

I hdmi to my avr on my hdx 18

 

cant get u..i want to connect to my creative t6060.it has three audio in..tell wat cable convertor u use for spidf to 3 audio out.plz post the link to the product also

 

i booked an hdx16 today with follwing spec.it said estimated build date is 11th.then when will i get it...
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz)
Memory FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Graphics card 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Display 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768)
Primary DVD/CD drive Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer edit
Personalization Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
Networking Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
TV & entertainment experience 50% OFF!! HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner edit
Keyboard HP Color Matching Keyboard
Primary battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity software No Productivity Software

anything else that i could add.plz suggest

 

Yeah - change the RAM and get the 8gb DDR3 upgrade and the 130 GPU. Unless you're running Photoshop CS4, the GPU isn't a big issue, but you need the 130 to get the DDR3 upgrade. The extra RAM is worth it on a 64 bit system. I'd also get the Blu-Ray Burner - those things are hot right now and most systems don't have them yet.

Get the Backlit Keyboard also - the letters wear off the most used keypads after a few months if you use it a lot.

For a case, get the HP Rollercase, but get it AFTER you get your system, along with a Quickdock or any other minor accessories. You usually get a few coupons from HP that are worth a couple of hundred that you can use in the online store. Use it to get either a case or an extra battery and AC Adapter. The extras are nice if you're like me and don't want to break down everything just to go mobile occasionally.

You'll get an estimated delivery date when you order, based on your shipping preference. They assemble in China, but I got my HDX Dragon about a week ahead of the estimated delivery date. Most people usually get theirs ahead of time, so they're either really good or they pad the date to make it LOOK like they're good.

 

Even with the coupon (which I had the ability to use), I still went with the Dell SXPS16. It was really tough between the HP and Dell, but the SSD, and the build quality I saw with the HP, really sent me towards the Dell. I sure as hell haven't regretted it one bit. ; )

 

Yeah, but not in HD quality though.

 

The notebook that comes with your system explains how to set it up.

SPDIF is an old holdover from the old driver - the newer ones say HDMI, but it doesn't matter since you setup 5.1 from the Speakers/Redirected Headphone icon.

1. On the Sound panel, select Speaker/Redirected Headphone.

2. Connect your external speakers to the rear SPDIF (mini-phone jack) outs . If you click on the Properties button at the bottom it will show you which jacks to use for external audio, and which Surround Speaker goes in which jack.

3. Back on the Sound panel, click on the Configure button at the bottom. Select 5.1 Surround, then Next. Go through the procedure until finished.

Once you plug in your speakers to the output SPDIF's it automatically routes the audio to the external speakers.

Don't forget to change your configuration back to 2 speakers when done.

 

You can also connect it to a VCR and convert vhs to digital format.

 

In 2-3 weeks from order to receive.

 

Yes. You've asked 10 questions regarding the hdx16. ALL can be found via a forum search. OR you can just the official HDX16 forum and post there.

 

Do a forum search plz. It has been discussed 100 times.

 

Yes. The HDX16 sucks on battery life. Do a forum search.

 

neo143, do not make any more HDX16 related threads. I merged all of the threads you created on it into this one. It is not necessary to start a new thread for every little question.