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HP dv6z series

post #1 of 8
5/9/09 at 1:25pm
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Hey,

have a question. I have found my dream laptop by HP.
But I have no clue if the insides are as good as it looks outside.

Below is the configuration i wanted to chose. The laptop should be able to handle some serious software like CAD, photoshop and ArcGIS. Gaming a plus but not a priority. Playing movies would be a plus too.

HP dv6z series

OS: Windows Vista Home premium with service pack 1 (64 bit)
Processor: AMD Turion (TM) X2 Dual Core Mobile Processor RM-74 (2.2GHz)
Memory: 4Gb DDR2 Sustem Memory (2Dimm)
Hard drive: 320GB 5400RPM SATA Harddrive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Graphics card: ATI Radeon (TM) HD 3200 Graphics
Display:16.0" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768)
Primary optical Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Personalisation:[For BrightView Infinity Display] Webcam Only
Networking:Wireless-G Card
Primary Battery:6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Modem Port: No modem
Productivity Software:Microsoft (R) works 9.0


Every aspect can be up- or downgraded.. So is the above one good or should some things be higher?

thanks!
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post #2 of 8
5/9/09 at 1:42pm
I read that HP offers this model with the following specs also:

Specifications:

* Processor: 2.1GHz AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 dual core processor
* Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4530 512MB
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium with SP 1 (32-bit)
* Screen: 16.0″ diagonal High Definition HP Brightview Display (1366×768)
* Memory: 3GB DDR2 (up to 8GB configurable)
* Storage: 250GB SATA HDD (5400rpm)
* Optical Drive: Lightscibe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Wireless and Communications: 802.11b/g WLAN with Bluetooth
* Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion (10.8V, 47Wh)
* Dimensions: 14.9″ (W) x 10.2″ (D) x 1.4″ (min H)/1.7″ (max H)
* Weight: 6.36lbs
* Warranty: 1-year

You might want to take a look at it first?

cheers ...
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post #3 of 8
5/9/09 at 4:20pm
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Ok, so u suggest a higher graphics card, and a Athlon processor? Why the processor change, i see the Turion has higher Ghz?
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post #4 of 8
5/9/09 at 4:25pm
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There is also an intel processor version.. Is it also better?
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post #5 of 8
5/9/09 at 4:36pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by DishDash View Post
Ok, so u suggest a higher graphics card, and a Athlon processor? Why the processor change, i see the Turion has higher Ghz?
Side by side comparison:

http://products.amd.com/en-us/Notebo...?id=503&id=504

I personally recommend a better graphic card, and taking a minute hit on the CPU side.

Intel vs AMD:

. Depending on what specs
. CPU alone does not make a notebook.

cheers ...
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post #6 of 8
5/9/09 at 5:24pm
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Thanks!!

And both high CPU and high graphics card is not good? Or then I have to upgrade everything else? Am absollute noob here, so sorry! : )
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post #7 of 8
5/9/09 at 5:27pm
If you can get high CPU and high GPU at a good price, by all means, go for it.

Other upgrades? - 3-4gigo ram and faster drive are what I would want to play with.

Give us a personal review of whatever system you decide on

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post #8 of 8
5/9/09 at 5:38pm
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Thanks so much, u were of tremendous help!! Personal review will have to wait though, im getting it only after the summer..
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