dv8000 sound, loud enough for you?

Ok, I assumed my dv8000 had a faulty sound card. sound level sound about 60% level at least 60% of the level of my zv5160. I noticed my mothers compaq v3010, its a small laptop, it has the same soundchip and speakers as my dv8130us, it sound was low too. sure its no biggie on a cheap 14" laptop, but on a 17" media edition laptop it is unexceptable. I guess I screwed up by not actually holding one these in my hand before buying. I assumed this laptop would be as good if not better than the one I am replacing. So not only do I have to lug this 17" laptop around, I'll have to bring some powered speakers along for the trip...oh well.

 

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Low sound level was (1) of the reasons I took a dv8000t back

(April-2006 production date, CTO'd direct from China)


Currently have a HP /Compaq nx6325 RB526T#ABA... and the level, the quality of the sound is much better.
HOT DEAL !!!! $500 after $100 HP mail in rebate. This unit being priced normally at $975

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread176205.html

15 inch screen
Magnesium alloy frames and display enclosures
HP Spill-resistant keyboard
HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip
512 MB (667 MHz) DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM) - Note: Max RAM maximum 4GB
ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 (33% faster than a Xpress 200m), not good for "games" if you're a hard core gamer... but you get:
4-hours of battery life, up to 16 hours with the high cap battery.

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hey, weAreNotAlone, do they make a business class amd64 with dual harddrive capability?

 

Haven't really looked into it, but offhand I'd say NO.. since the consumer line is used as a testing bed for new ideas and SATA is pretty new on notebooks.

http://www.hp.com/sbso/busproducts_notebooks.html

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/e...ook-pcs&psn=notebooks_tablet_pcs/notebook_pcs

One way to get dual drive, is to use an external hard drive... which btw is a good thing to have if you don't have one already.

Alot of people have ALL their DATA on their machine... and then the machine gets stolen, breaks down and they're screwed.

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Within the above link (reposted here: http://www.notebookforums.com/thread176205.html there are some links to "why" you might want to choose a Business Class machine.


Mobile data protection system 3D video demo

http://www.hp.com/sbso/solutions/pc...ions/mobile_dataprotection_system3d/demo.html

Enhanced data protection
http://www.hp.com/sbso/solutions/pc_expertise/professional_innovations/data_protection.html

The HP business laptops claim to have a 3-dimensional shock and vibration protection feature. When a sudden movement is detected, this gadget tells the drive to park the heads, preventing a head crash on the platters.

http://www.notebookforums.com/post2364915-1.html

http://www.hp.com/sbso/solutions/pc_expertise/professional_innovations/durable_materials.html

Magnesium alloy frames and display enclosures


HP Business Notebook PCs incorporate a durable yet lightweight magnesium-reinforced frame and a magnesium-alloy display enclosure, which create a strong case for rigorous mobile user environments and makes them more reliable.

Strong metal alloy hinges with hardened steel pin axels are also are designed to withstand extensive use.


Scratch-resistant surface


In-mold Lamination offers a scratch-resistant surface built for rigorous mobile environments that helps protect the keyboard deck from normal wear and tear. It also maintains the finish and all graphics and icons intact, keeping your notebook looking newer longer.

HP Spill-resistant keyboard


HP Business Notebook PCs also corporate a thin layer of mylar film under the keyboard to minimize the risk of damage to sensitive, critical components underneath.



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