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    dv6648se special edition white HP.....

    Discussion in 'HP' started by BG1, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. BG1

    BG1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My first notebook ever to own and i really like it so far. I have one question. I dont really know how good the pc is. It has Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Mobile processor, 2GB of ram, and 200 GB hard drive. Does this laptop seem good? Does it look like it needs any upgrades?
     
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Which Intel Core 2 Duo processor do you have?

    The 2GB RAM is very good as well as the 200GB HDD.
     
    Arki, Jan 2, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It's one of the better prebuilt models, but like many that can be purchased from a retail store, it doesn't have a dedicated video card which pretty much means no gaming.
     
    Lithus, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. unknowntt

    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    Well you could check your Windows Experience Index, that sometimes gives you an idea.

    And after looking at that one, it's an okay system.

    Core 2 Duo T5250 @ 1.50 GHz
    2 GB DDR2 RAM
    200 GB 4200 RPM HDD <--- could be waaay better (and I mean WAAAY better, this is one of your weakest points)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 <--- Could also be WAAAAAAY better (THIS IS DEFINATELY your weakest point)

    Not a bad system, not a great one.
     
    unknowntt, Jan 2, 2008
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  5. BG1

    BG1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    These are the specs for the processor
    Processor Platform:Enhanced Intel® Centrino® Duo, Processor:Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo Mobile,Processor Speed:1.5GHz.

    What do yall know about the heat on this computer? Im using it just for school work and internet only so you think as long as i keep the fans clean and get a chill pad i will be okay?
     
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  6. Lithus

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    Heat's a non-issue. Without a powerful GPU, the laptop can easily dissipate all the CPU heat in the world.
     
    Lithus, Jan 2, 2008
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  7. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What kinds of tasks will you be doing with the HP?

    Also fill out the FAQ so that we can help you better.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 2, 2008
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  8. BG1

    BG1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    searching the internet and using microsoft home and student 2007 thats about it.
     
    BG1, Jan 2, 2008
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  9. caveman

    caveman Notebook Consultant

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    then it will be fine for your needs.
     
    caveman, Jan 2, 2008
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  10. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Then the system is overkill, well, I would get a cheaper processor and get a faster hard drive.
     
    Rahul, Jan 2, 2008
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  11. mujjuman

    mujjuman Notebook Deity

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    thats a cool computer. very fast, very efficient, maybe running a little warm (normal) and good looks. congratulations
     
    mujjuman, Jan 3, 2008
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