dv6000t Current/ Prospective Owners Lounge

Hi Guys,

This thread is for all current/future owners of dv6000t . I know we havent got our hands on it yet but hey why wait 2 weeks to start a thread like this.

The dv6000t is an awesome spanking new laptop . Lets use this thread as a one stop resource for everything dv6000t

Post your configurations, estimated shipping dates, games you look forward to running and the cool ideas you have to get the best of this machine.

:centrino: :nvidia: :hp:

Appreciate your support.

 

• Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.00 GHz)
• FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
• 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
• HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
• 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
• 100 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
• LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
• Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft(R) Works/Money
• HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner w/remote control
• System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Media Center
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Other Options:

HP Deskjet F380 1 $79.99 $79.99
HP CD-R LightScribe mv1.2 Media (52x, 700MB, 5-pack, in slim jewel cases)
HP Mobile Remote Control Express Card

Summary Discounts:

Instant discounts you received:
$200.00 Coupon NB8474
$79.99 Notebook/printer (BT38B06)
$50.00 Notebook rebate (CN03406)
$100.00 Price change discount
$144.68 APP price difference ( I later discovered that my company has the HP APP so asked them for the difference and they honored my previous discounts)



Grand Total ( including notebook, other options, tax & rebates): $ 1418.59

 

For people who have ordered off hp.com before, what are the prospects for my dv6000t to be built before the expected build date suggested online? On the HP website it said sep. 11, and I requested a two day delivery because i'm going to be out of the country for school on the 15th. I guess there's no way of knowing the answer; i'm just praying that it will get here on time.

 

hi....about those coupons, where do i input in the coupon number? I don't really see anyplace to put in the coupon number sooo juss wondering.

 

The coupon is entered during checkout(the next step after you put the order in the cart).

 

My dv2000t order experience

On Aug 31st I placed my order and the coupon worked for me at checkout. But, next day I got an email that my order was declined. The problem was with my billing address coz I recently moved. The HP rep placed me in a conf call with my bank and we sorted the issue. He told me that I would get a call back from an other hp rep to place the order "again".

Anyway when I got the call back I saw that the coupon was taken off along with my credit card info. The HP rep told me that the coupon has expired since then but since in my original order the coupon was accepted he told me that HP will credit my card with 200$ after 5 days of order shipment.

Will keep you guys posted about this...

 

HP 6000t- 1400 AFTER REBATE WITH TAXES.
- Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)
- FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner w/remote control

ships sept 11th. CANT WAIT!!

 

My config:

• Genuine Windows XP Professional
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.00 GHz)
• FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
• 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
• HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
• 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
• 120 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
• DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
• Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft(R) Works/Money
• No TV Tuner w/remote control
• System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Professional

$1505.87

• 1-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair Extended Service Plan for HP Pavilion and Presario Notebook PCs

$94.99

Total (before/after tax): $1600.86 / $1707.78

With the Shipping Sept.11 crew~

Seems like a lot of people ordered on the same day

 

Awesome people...did anybody do a fedEx next day shipping ??

 

dv6000t review up on LaptopReview , it got 4.5/5.0

http://laptopmag.com/Review/HP-Pavilion-dv6000t.htm

 

Continuously Updated: dv6000t reviews:

LAPTOP MAG: RATING 4.5/5
http://www.laptopmag.com/Review/HP-Pavilion-dv6000t.htm

PCMAG: RATING 3.5/5
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2010027,00.asp

 

i was going to order mine today but the coupon for 200 off doesnt work anymore. i have to wait now

 

My dv6000t ships on 9/8. Very excited. Thinking I maybe should have gone with the extra 2MB cache in the processor, but too late now.

Specs:

- Genuine Windows XP Professional
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)
- FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Office 2003 Basic
- Norton Internet Security 2006 - 15 Mo Subscription
- System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Professional

 

There seems to be a common topic with the HP laptops, which is re-installing Windows, to remove the "bloatware". What are the advantages to re-installing, vs just uninstalling the offending "bloatware" programs?

I ordered a DV5000t, and cancelled it 2 days later when I saw that the DV6000t had come out. I re-ordered the DV6000t below. HP actually offered me 5% off my 5000t order, if i didn't cancel it, but I wanted the newer machine. I purchased through the APP, and saved more than if I had used the $200 coupon code. I paid $1958.01 for this loaded model, with some xtra installed photoi and dvd software.

I was not able to choose a processor faster than 2 gig. Most of the reviewed models I have seen had the 2.16 gig processor. Was anyone able to get the faster processor?

- Genuine Windows XP Professional
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.00 GHz)
- 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
- 2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
- 120 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
- Combo including DigitalMedia Deluxe & MyDVD Deluxe
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- Corel Combo - Photo Album 6 & Paint Shop Pro X
- System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Professional

 

hey im another sept 11 haha

My hp dv6000t includes...

- HP Pavilion dv6000t CTO NB
- Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)
- FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 60 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- No TV Tuner w/remote control
- System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Home Edition

after the $200 off and the 50 Mail in rebate it comes to 1222.35... but wait!!! i ordered a dv6000z before the core 2 duo came out and i asked to cancel that, they offered me 100 off to not cancel btu i cancelled neways. instead what i did was call in bout my new laptop and claiming they offered me 100 off if i didnt cancel my current laptop so in the end my total is 1122.35!!! hahaha

 

My dv6000t won't ship till 9/18. sigh.

- HP Pavilion dv6000t CTO NB
- Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)
- FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
- HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 100 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- No TV Tuner w/remote control

Ordered under the student APP program. got only about a 90 dollar discount from it. as well as a 50 dollar discount coupon.

adds up to 1454.00 including the CA tax with discounts.
*will update when it arrives

 

HP Pavilion dv6000t customizable Notebook PC
EZ829AV

* – Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7200 (2.00 GHz)
* – FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
* – 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
* – HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone
* – 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)
* – 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
* – DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
* – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Office 2003 Basic
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – System Recovery DVD w/Windows XP Home Edition
* - HP Nylon Value Carrying Case
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope *** <=what is this??

Order subtotal
(includes APP discount) $1,516.98

Okay, as you can see I didn't upgrade the ram because I know there are better deals at newegg.com. The thing is, I don't know which ram is compatable for this notebook. I would like to get x2 1 gig cards, can someone help me out with this? Thanks in advance, gl to everyone w/their new dv6000t

 

Any DDR2 533MHz or 667Mhz SO-DIMM modules will work in your laptop.

 

Thanks for the quick reply, I think this one might be the ram I'll get. Does anyone have a link for a similar item but a cheaper price? I thought I once saw it going around $75.

Also a quick question about the OS, what is better for dual core notebooks, xp home or professional, or does it make a difference at all?

Edit:

Ok I just purchased the laptop via phone, should be getting it w/in 2 weeks. For some reason the price showed up as $1,378 excluding the $50 mail in rebate, so that's pretty cool. Also got a free upgrade on microsoft office student edition, it includes powerpoint as well.

 

dv6000t order shipped out today!

 

Lucky you. Make sure to tell us your impressions when you get it.

 

yeah... i hope mine ships by tomorrow.. hehe i wish it happens for all of us that are currently waiting =D

 

I'm thinking about buying a dv6000t before the end of the year. But I have one doubt: does it come with media card reader? The specs page doesn't mention it. I asked about it using the hp online chat and the guy said "yes, it reads mmc and sd" but I'm not sure I believe him 100% Can anyone confirm it?

 

I don't have one yet, but if you read specification and look at the demo, you will see it has card reader, and can read 5 different media.

 

Hey people, by the way, I red some posts complaining about different HP LCD in the market, one Quanta and the other one Samsung, and some other ones. And people mentioned the Quanta being of superior quality and SEC very dim and low quality. Yesterday when I placed my order on the phone, I told the rep that I want a Quanta to put in place and she noted my order, and told me if I am not happy I can return it in two weeks time. So I will check it out and make sure that screen is nice and bright not like some you see in retail store.
You also better make sure before you regret it. Good luck.

 

Hi people,

I needed a notebook for grad school a month ago, but held off coz i knew core 2 duo was around the corner. when it finally arrived, wtf: it was a $130 premium!

I'm a student on a tight budget, so I decided to go with core duo for now and upgrade to core 2 later next year (its only a drop-in upgrade). Ditto for the 512 MB ram, i'll upgrade to 2 gigs next year...

On the whole, I paid a $130 premium for the dv6000, as compared to a simarly compared dv5000t, and the 5000 had 1 gig ram and XP MCE, but the 6000 does have the webcam and imprint finish.

One interesting thing was that the regular store pricing - $200 coupon was $35 LESS than the APP pricing.

I placed my order on the 9/1 and its shipping on Sept 14th! Can't wait for it to arrive!

My config:
HP Pavilion dv6000t customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
* Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2050 (1.60 GHz)
* 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280x800)
* 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
* HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
* 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)
* 80 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
* Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
* Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
* 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Works/Money
* No TV Tuner w/remote control
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

HP Deskjet F380 All-in-One

Mail-in rebates you qualify for:
$79.99 Notebook/printer
$50.00 Notebook rebate

So it was like:
Laptop: $1,212.99
Printer: $80
Kansas Tax: $82.52
Coupon: -$200 (NB7484 or NB8474, cant remember exactly....)

Total: $1,175.50

Mail in Rebates: 80 + 50 = $130

So it comes to 1175-130=$1045 after taxes and after all discounts and rebates.

 

This might be a dumb question but how do you knoe what screen you have.

 

yeah i second that question and its not a dumb question. it was an essential question. heh

 

How you know what kind of LCD you got!
Just follow the step below and you will see an abriviation of Screen manufacturer and just google that, so here we go

1. Right click my computer,
2. Click property
3. Click Hardware Tab
4. Click Device Manager
5. Click Monitor
6. Under monitor you will see Plug & Play Monitor
7. Right click and property
8. Click on Detail tab
9. From the drop down menu chose Device Instance ID
10. There you should see the three or two letter abbriviation of company made that LCD.

Good luck and make sure you don't get lemon.

 

Cool thanks. Now I just have to wait for it to come in....

 

HP still hasn't shipped my dv6000t . It was supposed to ship the 8th, last friday. But under order status it still says "Order in production, estimated to ship september 8". Sigh

 

mine is suppose to ship today but it still hasnt shipped yet... hmm

 

mine too...

 

It's on its way! it was supposed to ship on the 14th, but today I got an email from HP, saying that it had shipped. I hope it gets here by Friday, so that I get to play with my new toy over the weekend . am planning to wipe the hard disk and do a clean install of XP pro.

 

Mine just shipped today as well on the day it was suppose to. I hope it gets in by the end of the week.

 

mine shipped today too. are any of u upgrading the RAM? im looking to buy a 1x 1gb ram from newegg. anyone got any advice on which to get (its ok to have a 1x 1gb amd a 1x 256mb rite)?

 

mine hasn't been shipped yet either... I hope HP sends it tomorrow.

 

btw, did you guys get any sleeves for ur dv6000t?

 

I ordered mine the very first morning it became available. My shipment date was SUPPOSED to be September 8. Nothing....

Today I get an e-mail saying we are sorry but due to production delays, it won't ship until September 17th!!

F that! I had to be one of the very first to order the DV6000t, and I get screwed!

Oh, they did send me a $50 off coupon code to make it all better. F that, send me my computer!

I KNEW I should have bought the Dell

BUY the DELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I just got the same e-mail except mine is going to ship tomorrow the 13th (or is supposed to at least), when it was supposed to ship the 8th. Not sure what to spend that $50 on though, maybe some printer cartridges.

 

So it looks like HP really dropped the ball on this one...

I too received the same email that says my shipping date has been delayed until tomorrow, 9/13 (I also ordered the dv6000t on the day it became available and it was supposed to ship on 9/8). I spoke to someone in customer service at HP (after waiting for 15 minutes, but he was very nice and helpful) who said that the computer "Should" ship on the 13th, but there is no definite guarantee. The 13th is only the date that it will be "Built." It sounds like they have been overwhelmed with orders and/or the core 2 duo chips have been slow to come in from Intel...Whatever.

Either way,the HP representative guaranteed me that once my unit ships, it will be sent via 2nd Business day shipping at no additional charge (I had originally opted for the free 5-7 business day). If you signed up for the same shipping as me, and your shipment has been delayed, I would call HP to make sure they give you the complimentary shipping upgrade. If you paid the extra for express shipping originally, I would see if you can get your money refunded...

 

I sent an e-mail to HP customer service today, referencing my displeasure with the delayed shipping of my DV6000t. (I posted earlier today, regarding the delay notice I recieved). The last line of my e-mail said "I know, you could care less..."

To my surprise, I recieved a personal e-mail back form a customer service manager, who apologized, and indicated that it would ship tomorrow (9-13) and would be sent 2nd day air, at no cost to me. Perhaps this is a good sign of things to come with HP!?!?

 

The 5-7 days business is actually quite fast. It shipped from china on the 11th and is coming her on the 14th. Not bad if I do say so myself.

 

HP's awesome. They've upgraded my shipping too!

 

Just received the confirmation email this morning, 9/13, that the unit was shipped from Shanghai...Finally.

I'm a little concerned though because in my HP confirmation email it says that my shipping is 5-7 day...I hope this is a mistake and it's actually coming 2nd business day like HP said it would. I'll be tracking with FedEx, so we'll see.

If this gets screwed up, I might lose it.

 

Mine says 5-7 days also, but the Customer Service Manager ASSURED me that is was going 2 day....

Lets Hope!

 

bgeiger,

I just called FedEx directly, and they did confirm the package is being shipped 2nd Business Day.

The FedEX rep told me it should be here on Friday, AS LONG AS it gets through customs without a problem...

 

Yep mine was also shipped, expected to be here by Friday.

 

Mine shipped as well, was picked up in Shanghai 9:44 AM today. It says online it will be delivered Friday. So it looks like anyone who is affected by this delay has been automatically upgraded to 2nd day shipping. Hopefully everything goes through customs OK.

 

When was your scheduled to be shipped originally?