I chose a laptop for school!

Calibretto · 07-15-2008, 12:18 AM

It's an HP DV6700T. Specs are below. I'm getting it for $663. Good buy?

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0GHz)
15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
50% OFF 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS - For Core 2 Duo Processors
HP Imprint Finish (Influx) + Microphone + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

voyagerfan99 · 07-15-2008, 12:21 AM

I'd try and get 64-bit vista. It runs better than the 32-bit.

Calibretto · 07-15-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by voyagerfan99

I'd try and get 64-bit vista. It runs better than the 32-bit.

Not many programs are supported by Vista 64-bit let alone Vista 32-bit.

`PaWz · 07-15-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calibretto

Not many programs are supported by Vista 64-bit let alone Vista 32-bit.

Actually, software support, at least for Vista 32-bit, has been pretty much resolved.

And Vista 64-bit has much better support than XP 64 ever did.

Sir Travis D · 07-15-2008, 01:50 AM

If you can, upgrade the hard drive, other than that, it's great for the price.

cohen · 07-15-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Travis D

If you can, upgrade the hard drive, other than that, it's great for the price.

Yes, i agree + get the 64 bit vista.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-15-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Calibretto

Not many programs are supported by Vista 64-bit let alone Vista 32-bit.

I disagree, all the software I've tested that runs on Vista 32 bit also runs on Vista 64 bit.

concorde · 07-15-2008, 03:21 AM

All things aside, I'd say that was a good buy. HP computers are a bit better than, say, Dell - but - I have a Compaq machine (HP) that has a Samsung hard drive instead of a Seagate, a no-name 250W power supply instead of at least a no name 350W.

jnskyliner34 · 07-15-2008, 03:41 AM

great deal. usually you can't get a laptop with a dedicated gpu for that price even if it's only a 8400.

daisymtc · 07-15-2008, 09:54 AM

About the right price...
Only downside is small HDD, but you can get an external anyway (Useful when you want to transfer files from friend's PC)

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concorde Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 295	All things aside, I'd say that was a good buy. HP computers are a bit better than, say, Dell - but - I have a Compaq machine (HP) that has a Samsung hard drive instead of a Seagate, a no-name 250W power supply instead of at least a no name 350W.

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daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,568	About the right price... Only downside is small HDD, but you can get an external anyway (Useful when you want to transfer files from friend's PC)

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