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    dv2500t and HDMI?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Sharpy1, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. Sharpy1

    Sharpy1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just chatted with an HP representative and was told the the dv2500t notebook does not come with an HDMI port. However, I've seen posts with people who have the port. And when configuring the broadband version it specifically tells you about HDMI.

    Anyone know whats going on here? Should I talk to another HP rep?
     
    Sharpy1, Nov 19, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    you get the HDMI port if you order the laptop with the 8400M GS graphics card
     
    timtravel42, Nov 19, 2007
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    Sharpy1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not according to the rep I talked to. She even said the text on the website was an error.
     
    Sharpy1, Nov 19, 2007
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    bleclair Notebook Consultant

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    The laptop I've got says she's wrong. :)

    HP often gives the wrong information, unfortunately. Maybe some do, and some don't, but the way I've seen it is when you order the x3100 integrated graphics you get a 3rd usb port, and when you order 8400m gs you get an HDMI port.

    They also don't seem to know which laptops have SPDIF. It looks like the HDMI models do not have the SPDIF headphone jack in front. They only send the digital sound over the HDMI cable. Since I use a HDMI to DVI cable, that kind of sucks. They should standardize a little if only prevent some of the confusion.
     
    bleclair, Nov 20, 2007
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    jr_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    The dv2500t does come with an HDMI port when equipped with 8400m gs.

    I had one (for about a month). It does. I might have pictures someplace.

    Without the upgrade the hole has a USB port, so going with HDMI kills one USB port. I kind of miss my dv2500t, but HP is morons so I live with it.
     
    jr_, Nov 23, 2007
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