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    i need help

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MilanZR, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. MilanZR

    MilanZR Notebook Geek

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    Which one is better? i will use this notebook for AutoCAD,movies and some college work.
    Hp nx9420
    Intel T5500 1660 MHz
    RAM 1024 MB
    graf. card ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
    HDD 120 GB
    screen1680 x 1050
    or
    HP DV9255
    Intel T5500 1660 MHz
    RAM 2048 MB
    HDD 240 GB
    graf. card nVidia 7600 go
    screen 1440x900

    other things is not to importmant for me.
    The main question is NX or DV series? :confused:
    pls help
     
    MilanZR, Apr 18, 2007
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  2. kewlguy

    kewlguy Guest

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    i would suggest the DV. go with the least RAM if u can and buy the same RAM at cheaper price from newegg. i suppose autocad uses a lot of graphic RAM.. u "might" want to compare 256MB vs 512MB performance on the 7600.

    Looks like u r planning to buy not to by the ready-to-ship version.. is it?
     
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  3. MilanZR

    MilanZR Notebook Geek

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    yes,and i have only 2 days to make my decison.
    is there some big difference between NX and DV series? [in quality afcourse]
     
    MilanZR, Apr 18, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Hard to say. The larger screen is good for AutoCAD, as is the extra memory. Is there any way to configure a higher resolution screen in the DV? How large are each of the laptops? If the DV is smaller (like, a 15.4" instead of a 17"), I'd go with the DV and then just get a larger monitor and external keyboard for use when you're at home.
     
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  5. ejl

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    there is a fairly big difference in quality between the nx and the dv. the nx = business while dv = consumer. business notebooks are built to be more durable, using magnesium alloy in the chassis, hd shocks, spill proof keyboard....however, it is less of a multimedia notebook. the screen on the nx is matte, which is best for office environments, but won't be as good as glossy for movies. also, the nx speakers probably won't be as good as on the dv.
     
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  6. MilanZR

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    NX and dv is the same size.
    everything is the same,only the graf card is different.
    so the Dv is little better?
     
    MilanZR, Apr 19, 2007
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    and HDD,which is not to much importmant
     
    MilanZR, Apr 19, 2007
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