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    dv6t or dv6t se?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Keiro, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. Keiro

    Keiro Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been looking to a get a laptop for college, and the dv6t looks pretty damn appealing with its low price and good specs. I'd just like to know what exactly are the main differences between the "regular" version and the Select Edition one? Also, is the price difference worth it?
     
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    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    I too was looking at the difference between these models.

    SE offers : upgrade to Backlit keyboard, Brushed aluminum finish, upgrade Touchscreen lcd, upgrade to finger-print reader...and it seems to be .1lb heavier, and a little worse battery life (I would assume due to the extra componets, such as backlit keypad and touch-enabled screen.)

    normal model allows for custom colors, but without the above upgrade options.
     
    redrazor11, Jul 16, 2010
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Select Edition has a metal finish, fingerprint reader, higher processor options, and the backlit keyboard and touchscreen options. With the free upgrade to 6GB of RAM on the Select Edition right now I would definitely say it is worth it. For $50 more you get a metallic finish, more RAM, and a fingerprint reader.
     
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  4. Keiro

    Keiro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the input. I'll have to look into it more. One last question though. How much of a difference does the high capacity 6 cell battery make?
     
    Keiro, Jul 16, 2010
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    wishmaster.dj Notebook Evangelist

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    5-7% tops.
     
    wishmaster.dj, Jul 18, 2010
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    It has about 12% more capacity (62000 mWh to 55000 mWh) and gets about 15-25 minutes more battery, depending on the config.
     
    abaddon4180, Jul 18, 2010
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