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    dv5t not offered on HP.com!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sublime313, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's gone! dv5z is there and dv5t special edition, but NO configurable dv5t!
     
    sublime313, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. R4000

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    I notice the special edition model also only has the GMA4500 as a graphics option....
     
    R4000, Jan 21, 2009
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  3. Rozwell

    Rozwell Notebook Consultant

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    !... that happened sooner then I thought. I feel lucky to have received my dv5t in on Monday.
     
    Rozwell, Jan 21, 2009
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  4. deekeye

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    I was going to order one soon. My first laptop.

    Should I look at the 16inch hp?
     
    deekeye, Jan 21, 2009
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  5. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it fits within your budget. Just keep in mind that the 9600M GT is not offered, and the 9200M GS is absurdly expensive........
     
    R4000, Jan 21, 2009
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  6. Rozwell

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    If you are in the market for the 9600m GT then I would also look at the HDX16.
     
    Rozwell, Jan 21, 2009
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    I cannot believe this. I've done a lot of research, and decided I wanted a 15.4 inch laptop with a 1680 x 1050 resolution. I've also decided that this "HD" thing on all new laptops is ridiculous -- the HDXs, the Sonys, the new XPSs all offer much less vertical real estate, which is not acceptable unless you only use this device to watch movies.

    So I had it down to the Asus N50, the Thinkpad T500, and the dv5t. The Asus keyboard and touchpad is terrible, so I crossed that out after having a look. I was down to the Thinkpad and the dv5t, but was leaning towards the HP because its cheaper and has better sound and a better display (though I think the Thinkpad is better built and has a much better keyboard, flex aside).

    Now I see the dv5t is offered in some silly white color, with ONLY the 'infinity display,' meaning constant glare. For all of the "choice" out there its pretty tough for someone who knows what they want...
     
    sparacando, Jan 21, 2009
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  8. Huskerz85

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    the dv5t going away, I could see.......not having a great mid-range GPU on anything but two of the largest lappys in the lineup isn't a smart idea though (esp. when those two larger models deserve something better in the first place)

    Then again....if you read the Inquirer's series on nVidia's defective GPU problem ( here, here and here), maybe this is a good thing after all....
     
    Huskerz85, Jan 21, 2009
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  9. ahl395

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    Man, what the heck is HP thinking?
     
    ahl395, Jan 21, 2009
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  10. finestree

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    Seems like an odd move considering it is one of their most popular mid-range laptops!
     
    finestree, Jan 21, 2009
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  11. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    They are probably out of stock, be patient. Its happened in the past.
     
    flipfire, Jan 21, 2009
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  12. Micaiah

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    It wouldn't surprise me that they removed the DV5t since the higher configuration models (Mainly the 9600M GT models) are conflicting with the HDX 16 sales.
     
    Micaiah, Jan 22, 2009
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  13. notebooklurker

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    So is the calling in on the dv5t lounge thread true? They say they are pushing the stupid HDX...
    Does HP usually do this? Surely a 15 in will come back around soon (with a decent GPU)? I was just about to buy it as well :(
     
    notebooklurker, Jan 22, 2009
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  14. flipfire

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    I doubt they are pushing the HDX, diversifying is the way to go. They are likely just simply out of stock due to the sheer demand for this model.
     
    flipfire, Jan 22, 2009
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