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    dv2000t vs dv6000t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dwd3885, Sep 17, 2006.

  1. dwd3885

    dwd3885 Notebook Enthusiast

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    SO I'm looking to get a new laptop. I've configured these two computers, the dv2000t/dv6000t, exactly the same and the 6000t would be $40 more. So I guess the difference is the size, video card (the 6000t has 128 dedicated, 128 shared while the 2000t is worse off), that's the only differences.

    I like portability, but i'm not going to be hauling around a notebook around anywhere except aroudn the house, but have never had a 15.4" laptop. Are they really that much bigger than the 14 inch oneS? I do notice that the resolution is the same though, no matter which one i get. So would I even notice the extra inch and a half?

    I do a lot of video watchin on my current laptop and it's 14.1 and seems perfect size, but a little bigger could be better. What do you guys think?
     
    dwd3885, Sep 17, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Since the resolution is the same, I say the 14" notebook since you desire portability.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 17, 2006
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    Do you game at all? If not, as Zaz said, the dv2000t would be the better choice. Well, on second thought, it actually all depends. Have you actually seen a 15.4" laptop on display? Did you find it too big and cumbersome to carry around?
     
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  4. dwd3885

    dwd3885 Notebook Enthusiast

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    no i haven't really seen it on display. i've seen many 15.4'' and they seem bulky, but this one doesn't seem to look bulky.
     
    dwd3885, Sep 17, 2006
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    Since the resolution is the same, I would recommend the 2000. With the 6000 you are carrying more weight around with no increase in resolution.

    If you're a gamer, then...well...use a desktop :p
     
    NewHPUser, Sep 17, 2006
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    I personally wouldn't consider a 15.4" all that portable. 14", maybe, 13" and down, definately.
     
    ajfink, Sep 17, 2006
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    For point to point travel it could probably work, but I wouldn't want to carry it all day.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 18, 2006
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    dks Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the dv2000t and my wife has a 15" (not HP, but according to the specs hers is just about exactly the size of the 6000t). The difference in size is more than I would have thought.

    If you put it in a messenger bag, like I do, the 14" is about the same size as my notepad (well, thicker, but anyway) while the 15" is pretty noticeably larger. And I notice the 1lb difference on my lap too.

    I'm glad I got the 14", but YMMV
     
    dks, Sep 18, 2006
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