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    dv6000t config

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mikkroik, Dec 10, 2006.

  1. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    * Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5200 (1.60 GHz)
    * FREE Upgrade to 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * FREE Upgrade from 40GB 5400RPM to 80GB 5400RPM
    * DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    * 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    * 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    * $30 OFF! Genuine Windows(R) XP Professional $29.99
    * Microsoft(R) Works/Money
    * 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
    * No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * 2-yr Extended Service Plan with HP Express Repair

    for $1,067.85 (after taxes and shipping) - 50 dollar rebate

    So what do you guys think about this config?

    Also i was looking at the website and saw

    * Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5200 (1.60 GHz)
    * FREE Upgrade to 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    * Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
    * 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    * 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050)
    * FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows XP Media Center!!
    * Microsoft(R) Works/Money
    * 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * FREE Upgrade: HP Imprint Finish/Microphone/Webcam
    * No TV Tuner w/remote control

    For 1,110.99 plus tax so just add another 80GB HD for a 160GB total! and a sweet graphics card. So can i easily add another HD? and is it worth the extra money when it will be just used for windows vista some word, web, and itunes (ipod) use.
     
    mikkroik, Dec 10, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The dv6000 does not have two hard drive bays. You can of course get an external drive.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 11, 2006
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  3. vassil_98

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    The second configuration should be for dv9000t, right? The 17 inch desktop replacement may have two HDD and a better GPU but it is heavier. I think the extra money is worth it if the larger notebook fits your needs.
     
    vassil_98, Dec 11, 2006
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  4. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    Since the PC will be only for word, text, and itunes use it doesn't really need a large HD because it will only a 30GB ipod. But when i saw the 17 inch had another HD bay with an NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600 it sounded like an opportunity that was hard to let go.

    But for Windows Vista and Aero a Nvidia 7400 will be enough right? But i think i am sticking with the Default dv6000t because 17 inch laptops are way to big!
     
    mikkroik, Dec 11, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    It should be enough
     
    gridtalker, Dec 11, 2006
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  6. jetstar

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    The Go7400 will be sufficient to run Vista and its Aero interface.
     
    jetstar, Dec 11, 2006
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