dv6000t Current/ Prospective Owners Lounge

51c HD Temp..That is while just viewing this site..fan comes on every minute ..for about 10 seconds..Is there a problem with this HD..Is the temp to high..Also I have the IDE\Optiarc_DVD_RW_AD-7530A_ drive and had trouble making recovery disk and they were DVD +R disks...Should I have concerns to direct to HP...Thanks for the help

 

are your fans completely off then they come on for 10 seconds every minute? if so then i think the problem is with your fans. Or do you mean the fans go onto max every minute for 10 seconds?

 

what do you mean by trouble makin the recovery disks?

 

Received my dv6000t and everything is great! No troublesome noises. Vista is easy to use and programs install easily. I'm very pleased at how easy it is to get things going. I'm a novice and this sure is much easier to set up compared to my old desktop...that's progress!

Thanks to everyone who posted information to direct me to my decision.

 

You're quite welcome.

 

Please do the group a favor and post your configuration and BIOS version?
Also, if you would be so kind as to sit in a very quiet room and run a few programs, ala multitask and wirless? And then report again on the noise issue?

Thanks

 

I have run RM Clock and temps are 38.8 after fans kick into high gear and bought temps down from 45.6..the recovery disks I tried to make with the recovery manager said error when it tried to finish the DVD..they are DVD +R's...maybe I need an upgrade in quality..then I'll try again to make them...Just trying to see if there is a need to send it back to HP in the first 30 days.....Thanks to all as I'm not trying to be a apin...just new at this and have conerns...and with this forums help I'll be able to do so...Thank You...Pocketpete

 

Hi,

I purchased my dv6000t last week and should receive it no later than this coming Monday. This will be my first notebook. I hope it's a good as you all say it is.

My configuration is:
# Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
# Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5300(1.73GHz/2MB L2Cache)
# 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
# 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
# HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
# FREE Upgrade from 512MB to 1GB DDR2 (2x512MB)!!
# 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
# FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
# Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
# No TV Tuner w/remote control
# 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

 

I'm not seeing anyone's specifications here with the 200Gb SATA hdd. Has anyone else ordered this drive? I've recorded many hours of TV on mine, so it's worked out quite well for me.

 

As I mentioned several pages back, I ordered an Orange County Choppers laptop skin from skinit.com. Installed it today. Looks pretty good.

I posted a little description of my experience and pictures here, if you want to take a look:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=120973

 

or just buy decals on ebay of your choice, and put it on your laptop, looks just as nice.

 

wow...just...ballin.

 

Mine's completely quite. Not sure what my bios is, how do i check it. I'm listening to it in my room right now.

Not a pain! Wish i could help more!

 

i don't have the 200.. wow...lol.. but have a 500 gig seagate external.. hey what are you using to play/record the tv.. when i use the vista player and only get two channels in my area.
Then another time, I think WMP came on and i was able to get more channels. What are u using to view channels?

 

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5300(1.73GHz/2MB L2Cache)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
FREE Upgrade from 512MB to 1GB DDR2 (2x512MB)!!
FREE Upgrade from 60GB 5400 RPM to 80GB 5400 RPM
FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
No TV Tuner w/remote control
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works 8.0

In a totally quiet room I frequently here a very soft fan/blower purr, about 20-30% of the loudness of light typing on the keys; often, the machine will go totally quiet and sometimes, when there are several programs opening and closing at the same time the machine revs up for 5-10 seconds to a volume 4-5 times the volume of typing keys. The fan sounds are the only sounds other than typing keys and the "clicking" of the computer working (I don't know technically if this is the sound of a drive, or what.) The clicking sound is also louder than the "normal" level of fan noise. None of the fan noise is bothersome to me or even usually noticeable; the occasional reving-up is certainly noticeable, but not bothersome.
Hope I've given you some sense of it.
I don't know my BIOS version or where to find it.
Thanks again for your help.

 

the processor is different, and the 6375 comes with a tv card.
6275 gets 2mb L2 cache/6375 gets 4mb L2 cache.
You can see further on J@R music world. I don't remember all of the specifics, but I know the price difference was about 100 to 150 dollars.
I game alot and rip dvd's, and stuff so i wanted the processor, plus i watch tv a lot to..

 

http://searchwincomputing.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid68_gci911516,00.html

i searched on google for that.. hope it helps with finding ur bios

 

Only the processor is different. The dv6275us also comes with a TV tuner card.

BTW, the $1099.99 price at J and R for a refurbished one looks pretty attractive: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4170212

Bill

 

I have been working with my new dv6000t and found it to be a pretty nice machine! I have the cpu and ram gagues up on the sidebar. So far I have noticed about 52% ram usage max. I had numerous windows up and playing a video. I sure am glad I opted for the 2GB of ram or I have a feeling that I would have maxed out with 1GB.

I HIGHLY recommend anybody buying a new laptop to opt for the 2GB of ram as Vista is a memory hog! With 2GB ram (idle) my system uses 37%

Peace!

dv6000t or as HP update referred to it.... dv6200cto...
All the bells and whistles...

 

I have a 500Gb external Maxtor too (in case I fill up the 200Gb internal).

I use Windows Media Center to record and watch and have it hooked up to cable. I get plenty of channels and WMP works surprisingly well.

I use the HP expresscard tuner and I watch the shows on the notebook screen. I love having a portable TIVO. I've got about thirty hours of programming stockpiled at the moment for whenever I get around to watching it. I use it more as a DVR than as a computer these days.

 

oh ok .. so I take it you can pick up a good amount of channels... Do u use ur antenna inside or outside. When inside, I don't get much channels..I get more channels when the antenna is outside.

 

how much am i lookin to spend on a tv card if i were to get one? any recommendations on one?

 

I have mine hooked up to cable.

The tuner does come with a small antenna if I wanted to use it outside. There's not much reception in my area anyway, so I don't bother with that.

 

Is it just me or is ripping cd's EXTREMELY SLOW. Do I just have a faulty optic drive because it takes forever just to rip a cd. I'm guessing like a good 2:30 per song. My 4 year old desktop is faster. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Is it sometihng worth sending it back over?

 

will this work with the DV6000?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820134129

I'm planning to buy 2 of these. please ensure ASAP...have to place an order very quickly.

 

yes, 100% they will work on the dv6000

 

thanks man

 

i got a question again...will the power adapter bundled with the laptop work worldwide? or do i have to buy a converter?
thanx in advance

 

Anyone have any ideas?

 

Ok well so I just ordered mine!

Intel Core 2 Duo T5300(1.73GHz/2MB L2Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
1GB DDR Memory
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

$820 with instant rebate and EPP discount.

 

its usually works in first world countries fine, because they are 120-240v.

 

does anyone have trouble backing stuff up?

here is a thread i made for it....

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=121346

 

I am planning to order a CTO, but I see this RAM on special.
Corsair Value Select VS1GSDS667D2 PC2-5300 1GB 128Mx64 200 SODIMM.

Does anybody know if this RAM is compatible?
Thanks in advance.

 

What is CTO?

 

While reading through this thread, I noticed some of you have the matte version of the screen. How did you get that option as when I build a system online, there isnt an option? Did you have to call and order directly to get it?

Thanks

 

Customized To Order / Configured To Order

 

for ram check out some of these sites.

www.deals2buy.com
www.dealdigger.com ( check this on google)
www.digitaldeals.net
www.passwird.com

best of luck guys...

 

Another question I have, is Vista Home Premium worth the upgrade over Basic? I honestly could care less about Vista and quite honestly, will probably reload it with XP pro once I get it.

What does Premium have that Basic doesnt? For $35 in getting it over Basic, could I put that $35 elswhere, like for the 12cell battery or 2gb ram for example.

I am working on a budget and trying to decide if the which options are truly necessary and which can be upgraded at a later time when my budget has changed? I dont want to spend for frivolous addons and upgrades if I dont have to, But I don want to get the must haves.

Thanks for any input.

PS, the current configuration I am looking at getting:

# – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
# – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5300(1.73GHz/2MB L2Cache)
# – 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
# – 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
# – HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
# – FREE Upgrade from 512MB to 1GB DDR2 (2x512MB)!!
# – 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
# – FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
# – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
# – No TV Tuner w/remote control
# – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
# – Microsoft(R) Works 8.0

= $853 before taxes.

 

Vista differences: http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6968/diffyo8.jpg

 

Thanks for the link.

I guess I was asking more from a users standpoint. If people have used both versions and could comment on "ya x feature is definitely worth it" or "no x feature is just user preference".

 

basic doenst have windows media center..damn...i use my windows media center for the hp tuner card..and it owns.

 

Hey you guys. Test your video cards on this one, a new world record 13 GIGA pixels count in a panorama image. When you zoom in see how fast your card can focus.
Pick a building way out there and start zooming in. WoW.

harlem

 

well I just ordered my dv6000t.

Windows Vista Basic
Intel Core 2 Duo T5300
1gb Ram
Nvidia GeForce Go7400 256mb
80gb HD
8X DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
IntelPro Wireless 3945ABG
6cell

Expected ship date May 21.

Cant wait!

 

Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do.

Bill

 

I am excited. My first non-handmedown laptop!

So after I placed my order, I noticed that they changed their special offers, which included a free upgrade to 120gb from 80gb. So I called and asked if that could be applied to my order. The lady was very nice and said no, they cant modify existing orders, but she offered me a $50 rebate.

I took the rebate since I need the PC asap.

 

Good deal. If it is late call again and get another.

 

well i finally got mine and im extremely happy !!!

jus had two question....i use those gadgets that came with the notebook and with a few programs running like windows media player and msn and stuff my ram usage hovers around 50 % is that ok ? i have 2 GB ram.

and cpu usage is normally between 40-70 % i hav a core 2 duo T7200 Processor.

 

50% ram is normal with 2gb. Your CPU should be around 8-30% when not doing anything or light web browsing

 

just to check in again.. Is the whining sound not a problem on the new dv6000t's or is it something that people are still encountering?

 

with vista your mem usage, the more the bettery....just means more programs are being cached into unused memory...