screen upgrade for 8710w WSXGA to WUXGA

Hi, I have a question.
i want to get a 17" WUXGA HP laptop.
reason why HP business is because of the extended batteries and docking stations.

ok.
I basically need a laptop with 17" WUXGA and really fast CPU and HDD only
the laptop is primarily used for location photoshoots. I dont need good GFX.
what i need is a 17" laptop that can last at least 10hrs

I have already contacted bliss computers . net

they do have WUXGA for 8710.
but this is what they replied.


"Cable and inverter is not designed for higher resolution and EE Prom chip on LCD will make almost impossible to do that.

Thanks & Happy Holidays.

Sales Team
[email protected]
http://www.blisscomputers.net
201 330 0477 (o) (Mon - Fri) 12PM-7PM
973 556 1931(Fax)"

any one knows if this is true?



I am hoping to get a basic 17" base model
upgrade rams to 4Gb,
change HDD to 200 7200rpm
change CPU to T9600
and change the screen.

 

HP's LCD part is more expensive than when you buy it new, so it is not a good idea to upgrade the LCD after you purchase the notebook.
SKUs with T9500, WUXGA and 3600M will be released in the next few weeks, so you're better off getting it preconfigured.

Btw, to answer your question, you can upgrade the LCD. You just need to get the correct part from HP. It's not too hard, but rewiring the wireless cables under the keyboard is a pain if not done properly.

 

it's not that expensive only USD$300 for 17" WUXGA
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HP-COMPAQ-8...9841575QQihZ016QQcategoryZ31569QQcmdZViewItem

you are saying that HP is releasing a new business class laptop?
I hope they have one that meet my requirements
I have got a nx8220 with 2.33ghz, 2Gb ram, WSXGA+ with 100Gb 7200rpm IDE Hitachi with atheros mini-PCI. the current laptop is good for now. been using it for 3 years. the only pain with HP is you cant configure your laptop like dell's website. the main joy with HP business class is it's damn simple to tear it apart.

it took me 15 mins to add a 5dbi antenna to the laptop.

the only reason why I havent got a fully spec'ed 8710w is the lack of expresscard. I want to use delkin's UDMA CF adapter with it.


i forgot to add, my laptop is usually tethered to my camera via wifi hence the change in minipci and external antenna.

 

HP is not releasing any new models. It's merely a refresh with new Penryn chips and in the case of the 8710w, a graphics card update.
The aftermarket LCD is just the LCD screen. You will need to remove the LCD from the bezel and lid to install it. If you're comfortable with this mod, by all means go ahead. Just be careful with the thin bezel (but you can buy a spare if you break or bend it).

Yes, I do like HP's very modular design of its business notebooks. HP engineers claim that they are specially designed to be easily assembled and repaired. Saves them a lot of time and money. Unfortunately, as everyone here raves about the Thinkpad only and the fact that Lenovo and Dell loves to overmarket/overpublicise every minor design feature (not to say they are bad, but have just been an overkill), the nicer details of HP's designs are often ignored or taken for granted (HP doesn't market its far better enterprise devices to the consumer market and prefers to direct consumers to their higher margin Pavillion range).

 

i wouldnt mind switching to dell or lenovo. but lenovo doesnt have a 17", and dell doesnt have the option to have secondary extended battery and proper docking station.

furthermore, most of dell 17" are glossy screen which are a pain to use in open skies.

 

do you know anywhere that does customization of the laptop for the HP business class?

 

HP CTO depends on the country's distributors. Not all countries offer complete customisation.