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    zv5000 - ZV5230

    Discussion in 'HP' started by safun75, Aug 12, 2004.

  1. safun75

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    Pavilion ZV5230US Notebook Computer with 15.4-in. Widescreen display. Intel Pentium 4 2.66 GHz processor, 512 MB DDR RAM, 40 GB hard drive, DVD-ROM & CD-RW Combo Drive. 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless LAN

    Is this a good configuration. Does anyone have idea about this model.
    how is HP ZV5000 series? Please share your input.
    Thanks in advance, Want to decide in a day. If u cld respond. I would really appreciate ur response.

    Regards,
    SA
     
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    My basic needs are browsing net, normal word applications and some programming and watch dvds.
    Is this ZV5230 fine? I dont intend to play any major games.
    would apprecaite ur response.
    regards,
    SA
     
    safun75, Aug 12, 2004
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  3. AJVETT

    AJVETT Notebook Evangelist

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    the ZV5000T Series would probably be a good Office machine or DVD Player, if u intend to do Gaming i would consider the Zx5000 Series other then that what are your exact needs for the machine? if u provide more info it would help us.

    Thanks
     
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    AJVETT Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes the ZV5000 Series is perfect for your needs.
     
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    I was looking at the ZV5000z when i was going to replace my Emachine M6809 But the Geforce 4 Go was the Only component that didnt suit the machine for Gaming. but the Athlon 64 is better at battery life and the cost and proformace Ratio. its fine for Office apps and DVD watching.
     
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    The zv5000z would be a better choice. The Athlon 64 CPU is much faster and has Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP, aka the NX bit) that Windows XP Service Pack 2 just enabled (Microsoft calls it Data Execution Prevention). The GeForce 440 Go 64MB dedicated video, while low-end, is still far superior to the zv5230US's integrated video. Battery life should be better. Everything else should be more-or-less identical.
     
    brianstretch, Aug 12, 2004
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