HP DV2000 should i buy?

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AjsGuns

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Well im strapped on $$ and my desktop has had it so im in the hunt for a 2nd hand laptop only real requirement is for it to run the internet and World of Warcraft comfortably (preferably on Max Settings for WOW).

Its $550AUD which is $360USD
Exact Model - HP Pavilion DV2214TX

Its 15 months old. (so no warranty left)

Here are the Specs:
-Intel? Centrino? 2 Duo Mobile Technology
-Intel? Core 2 Duo processor T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2, FSB 667GHz)
-Intel? 945GM Express chipset
-Intel? PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
Memory
: 2GB DDR2 667 (1GBx2DIMM), 160GB Hard Drive 5400rpm (Serial ATA)
Optical Deive
: DVD+/-RW Drive (Super Multi DVD Writer Dual format, Double Layer)
Digital Media Slot
: 5-in-1, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, XD (Support of 16MB to 512MB memory cards for XD)
Display
: 14.0"WXGA (1280 x 768) High - definition BrightView LCD panel,
: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 with 128 of Turbocache Video Memory
Audio
: Altec Lansing branded speaker with built in dual microphone
Connection
: 10/100 LAN Ethernet, high speed 56K modem , 802.11g/b Wireless LAN , Bluetooth
Ports
: (3) USB 2.0 , 1394-4 pins,VGA , TV - out(S- Video), (2) Headphone Jack with one SPDI F support, (1) Mic In , AC adapter 65 watt, Kensington Lock, Expansion Port, Express Card Slot
*New moulding HP Imprint technique ("Wace" Pattern on notebook glossy cover and palm rest)
OS
: Microsoft? Windows? Vista Premiu
: ULTRA SLIM REMOTE CONTROL
: QuickPlay Function version 2.1 (Play/Preview Music, Movie and Pictures without booting OS
: Integrated HP Pavilion Webcam 1.3 Mega Pixels

Few Questions
1. What is the Ultra Slim Remote Control?
2. Will it run WOW on Max Settings?
3. is it "a bang for my buck"
4. The processor seems slow only 1.66Ghz my old desktop was a 2.4Ghz and it was 3-4 years old because its Dual Core does it double? Hence it becomes 3.3Ghz?

Thanks in advance.
 
1. Ultra Slim Remote Control
This will be a remote (like a tv remote for example) that slots into the laptop.

2.Will it run WOW on Max Settings?
Not too sure, Processor and RAM looks good, but as it is a laptop the graphics might let it down. Though I did managed to run WoW on a laptop with a single core 2.0Ghz processor, 1GB RAM and a 6800go on fairly high settings (with 1440*900 Resolution) at 60FPS.

3. is it "a bang for my buck"
That looks to be pretty cheap, might be worth looking around for similar priced laptops to be sure.

4. The processor seems slow only 1.66Ghz my old desktop was a 2.4Ghz and it was 3-4 years old because its Dual Core does it double? Hence it becomes 3.3Ghz?
what was the 2.4Ghz processor? in likelyhood the Dual core in the laptop is better and faster!! The dual core doesnt double as such, Im not quite sure how you calculate it.
 
Thanks for ur reply!
my 2.4Ghz Processor was an Intel Celeron
also i forgot to ask
with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 with 128 of Turbocache Video Memory
is it 128MB dedicated graphics? or 64MB Dedicated graphics and 64MB Turbocache Video Memory?
 
Well going to go get it today most likely
anything i should look for when purchasing a 2nd hand laptop?
and im still a bit unsure on the processor 1.6Ghz seems kinda slow for the price (considering its 2nd hand) any more opinions on it would be appreciated.
Thanks DKM
 
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