[naughtybynature.]

I just purchased a HP dv6810us laptop at Fry's today and I'm debating whether or not to keep it..Right now, I'm leaning towards the customizable HP dv6700z but I really can't make up my mind. The dv6810us was about $850 in total, with insurance and a free printer while the dv6700z would be about $900 in total and also with a free printer. Opinions please?


They both look pretty much the same.
HP dv6810us
Specs:
Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
Display 15.4" (diagonal) WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280x800)
Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache)
Dimensions 14.05 (L) x 10.12 (W) x 1 (min H)/1.56 (max H)
Weight 6.06 lb.
Memory 3GB DDR2 System Memory
Total memory slots 2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion 4GB
Graphics Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M with up to 1071MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Communications 802.11b/g wireless LAN & Bluetooth
Broadband Wireless N/A
Primary CD/DVD drive LightScribe Super Multi DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Hard disk drive(s) 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Primary battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery
Personalization HP Imprint Finish & Integrated Microphone
Front-side bus (processor dependent) up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 watt
AC adapter 65W
PCI expansion Expansion port 3 connector
I/O ports 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, headphone out, microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out, RJ-11, RJ-45, IEEE 1394 firewire (4-pin), Consumer IR
Speakers Internal Altec Lansing speakers
Software - full versions HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version), Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 9.0, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Cyberlink DVD Suite, HP Quickplay
Software - introductory versions Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Basic warranty One year of hardware parts and labor coverage, One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support, 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration, Limited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq) from date of purchase, E-mail response in as little time as an hour

HP dv6700z
Specs:
Operating system Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz)
Display 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Memory 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M
Personalization HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Webcam + Microphone
Networking Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Hard Drive FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
Primary CD/DVD Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
Primary Battery High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft® Works 9.0
Home printers and All-in-ones HP Deskjet D1560 Printer
HP extended service plans 2-year HP Pick Up and Return

[Godotology]

hey i'm back... :x
thanks for your help from weeks ago~~
so i shrunk my list to either pavillion, aspire, dell (the fall line up for 07 and mid 08 like you said) and sony vaio. my dad works for the ibm company, so it's easy for us to get discounted laptops which was what i was looking for...low priced notebooks but good quality...but... the company offers used but certified laptops which are older models. he said levono and ibm work side by side (or however you say it ) but i dont know if levono is okay for me.
all i want is a laptop that is good quality (just something for a college student to use) and doesnt have unsatisfactory qualities. i've heard so many complaints about dell and some other laptops. i know that there are some good ones even out of the brands that people complain about. problem is, i don't know which ones they are. i'm on a really tight tight tight budget so if the return policy is cruddy and i'm stuck with an awful laptop, i wont have money to buy another one.

The thinkpad line from Lenovo/IBM is unbeatable in terms of build quality. its simply the best. the screen is a bit on the duller side though and some many find that it doesn't offer enough ports (which is only a problem if you need those specific ports, like HDMI, E-Sata, etc). If you can get a discount for the thinkpads and you're not picky over the screen, then by all means go for the Thinkpad.

Dell has a long history of making laptops, and over the past 3 years.. they have made MANY models and redesigns.. so some people who don't keep up with notebook technology, may be left with obsolete impressions that are not applicable to models today. Dell has certainly improved over all and are still a good value (before they were a good value with really unimpressive notebooks). The new ones that will come out from Dell will be interesting. Around the first few days of June, there will be a big electronics show in Taiwan (Computex) where we will see all the new laptops for this year unveiled!

Dell and Sony (if u order from them) have very lenient return policies. Lenovo on the other hand doesn't.

I just purchased a HP dv6810us laptop at Fry's today and I'm debating whether or not to keep it..Right now, I'm leaning towards the customizable HP dv6700z but I really can't make up my mind. The dv6810us was about $850 in total, with insurance and a free printer while the dv6700z would be about $900 in total and also with a free printer. Opinions please?


They both look pretty much the same.
HP dv6810us
Specs:
Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
Display 15.4" (diagonal) WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280x800)
Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache)
Dimensions 14.05 (L) x 10.12 (W) x 1 (min H)/1.56 (max H)
Weight 6.06 lb.
Memory 3GB DDR2 System Memory
Total memory slots 2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion 4GB
Graphics Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M with up to 1071MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Communications 802.11b/g wireless LAN & Bluetooth
Broadband Wireless N/A
Primary CD/DVD drive LightScribe Super Multi DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Hard disk drive(s) 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Primary battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery
Personalization HP Imprint Finish & Integrated Microphone
Front-side bus (processor dependent) up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 watt
AC adapter 65W
PCI expansion Expansion port 3 connector
I/O ports 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, headphone out, microphone-in, VGA, TV-Out, RJ-11, RJ-45, IEEE 1394 firewire (4-pin), Consumer IR
Speakers Internal Altec Lansing speakers
Software - full versions HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version), Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 9.0, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Cyberlink DVD Suite, HP Quickplay
Software - introductory versions Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Basic warranty One year of hardware parts and labor coverage, One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support, 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration, Limited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq) from date of purchase, E-mail response in as little time as an hour

HP dv6700z
Specs:
Operating system Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz)
Display 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Memory 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M
Personalization HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Webcam + Microphone
Networking Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Hard Drive FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
Primary CD/DVD Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
TV & Entertainment Experience No TV Tuner w/remote control
Primary Battery High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity Software Microsoft® Works 9.0
Home printers and All-in-ones HP Deskjet D1560 Printer
HP extended service plans 2-year HP Pick Up and Return

how about go for neither, save money, wait a few more months (august max) for the new notebook models.
in addition, Turion is very outdated by now.

[naughtybynature.]

Wouldn't newer models equate to more money?

[Godotology]

Wouldn't newer models equate to more money?

no because the new models will have to replace the older models that were sold in whatever price range.
besides, since you're already spending hundreds.. why spend it on a laptop using a processor that was released over 2 years ago, and a company that left the laptop processor business for a year because of numerous failures, and then soon releasing a new chip. You're paying alot for something outdated, and obviously, best buy and other resellers are trying to get rid of it by throwing in free printers, etc to make it move faster.

for the same price you can probably find a Dell Inspiron or Vostro, or an HP with a newer Intel Core 2 Duo chip.

[miss adorablexd]

Dell XPS 1330

Midnight Blue
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2MB Cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
Biometric Fingerprint Reader
My Software & Accessories
McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 36-months
Microsoft Works
My Service
3Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
DataSafe Online Backup 20GB for 1 year
No ISP requested
Also Includes
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Windows Vista™ Premium
Slim and Light LCD with Midnight Blue High Gloss Casing and Camera XPS M133

is it worth it for 1519 after tax (free shipping)

[Go.Omii]

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The keyboard design is also very unique to complement your sense of style and you can also accessorise your notebook with an optional colour coordinated carry pouch and mouse. Express yourself with the VAIO CR35G/W.

this is wah im planning to buy!! any suggestions

[Godotology]

Dell XPS 1330

Midnight Blue
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2MB Cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
Biometric Fingerprint Reader
My Software & Accessories
McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 36-months
Microsoft Works
My Service
3Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
DataSafe Online Backup 20GB for 1 year
No ISP requested
Also Includes
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Windows Vista™ Premium
Slim and Light LCD with Midnight Blue High Gloss Casing and Camera XPS M133

is it worth it for 1519 after tax (free shipping)

are you using any coupons? some how i think you can get it for a little cheaper? maybe around August, you will see the M1330 being updated. so if u wait until then you can get the newer model (or get the current model for cheaper as they will probably try to get rid of it).

this is wah im planning to buy!! any suggestions

Sony has already released details of their new notebooks and the CR series will probably stop being produced. you sure you want to get something that Sony is going to replace very soon?

[claire.rawr]

My BF and I are interested in getting me the new MSI Wind that's coming out in June.

For the Linux version, it's around $400... For the Windows version, which I want to get, it's about $500-$600..

Do you guys think it's a good buy?

Especially for school, since I'm gonna need it the most for fall. ^^

[miss adorablexd]

are you using any coupons? some how i think you can get it for a little cheaper? maybe around August, you will see the M1330 being updated. so if u wait until then you can get the newer model (or get the current model for cheaper as they will probably try to get rid of it).

im trying to find coupons but they expired.. so im waiting for a cheaper price right now. i really would get it around august but i need it for the summer because im going away to take their summer classes

[Godotology]

im trying to find coupons but they expired.. so im waiting for a cheaper price right now. i really would get it around august but i need it for the summer because im going away to take their summer classes

check notebookreview's forums. they constantly update the coupons.
also Dell's refurbs aren't bad either. they are literally brand new (maybe have a scratch or two) and really cheap.

My BF and I are interested in getting me the new MSI Wind that's coming out in June.

For the Linux version, it's around $400... For the Windows version, which I want to get, it's about $500-$600..

Do you guys think it's a good buy?

Especially for school, since I'm gonna need it the most for fall. ^^

dunno if its a good buy yet but by Fall, you'll have
MSI wind
Asus EEPC
an Acer mini notebook
and a Dell mini inspiron

there's probably going to be at least 6 of these mini budget notebooks so lets see how it goes.
Personally I wouldn't pay more than $400 for these. Originally they were supposed to be $199 but the price kept going up.
after a certain point, one wonders if its better to just get a bigger but much more powerful budget notebook.

[sapphirebluebabii]

Would anyone here recommend Sony laptops ? particularly SONY VAIO AR SERIES ?


i`m planning to get it probably at the end of the year. or maybe a different laptop.

[Go.Omii]

Sony has already released details of their new notebooks and the CR series will probably stop being produced. you sure you want to get something that Sony is going to replace very soon?

they are going to release a new model??// i never knew that...i will probly wait

[YellowRyce]

Any opinions on the Acer Aspire 6920 Gemstone Blue

[juicyness]

hmmm which is better? is the hp an old model?


HP Pavilion Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz Laptop (DV2854CA)
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-R/RW DL With LightScribe
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750
RAM 4GB DDR2
Screen Size 14.1"
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...0020&catid=

or


Toshiba Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 1.8GHz Laptop (A300-SH7)
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life 4 Hours
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 250GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive 8X Super Multi Dual Layer DVD
Processor Speed 1.8GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5550
RAM 3GB
Screen Size 15.4"
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...319&catid=#

[Godotology]

Would anyone here recommend Sony laptops ? particularly SONY VAIO AR SERIES ?


i`m planning to get it probably at the end of the year. or maybe a different laptop.

AR is a nice multimedia model. But are you sure you want a 17" laptop? many people will find it too big. This laptop is meant to stay at home and act as a media center. I also think this is one of the models that will be replaced next month or july (Sony is going to replace almost all their current models). Also, the AR is quite expensive for what it offers.. although its pretty sleek for a 17" laptop I admit.

hmmm which is better? is the hp an old model?


HP Pavilion Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz Laptop (DV2854CA)
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Not Provided By Manufacturer
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-R/RW DL With LightScribe
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5750
RAM 4GB DDR2
Screen Size 14.1"
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...0020&catid=

or


Toshiba Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 1.8GHz Laptop (A300-SH7)
Base Features
Approximate Battery Life 4 Hours
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 250GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive 8X Super Multi Dual Layer DVD
Processor Speed 1.8GHz
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5550
RAM 3GB
Screen Size 15.4"
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...319&catid=#

they are both the same generation, the HP (on specs at least) seems to be better. and its also smaller and lighter if you prioritize those things. But this summer they will be obsolete when Toshiba and HP ring out the new models. seems to be a common theme I keep telling people lately.

[juicyness]

^ oh sorry =\. ill wait 4 the new ones to come out.
btw.. did you already mention which brands are recommendable?

edit
also is it going to be on sale? lol

[Godotology]

^ oh sorry =\. ill wait 4 the new ones to come out.
btw.. did you already mention which brands are recommendable?

edit
also is it going to be on sale? lol

recommendation depends on how much money you're willing to spend. I can tell you some good models but they can be pricey.
I can't predict sales, but laptops always get cheaper as time passes by, and sales usually happen at either back to school, christmas, or when a laptop reaches the end of its life cycle (at which point you may want to consider getting something thats cheap but will be obsolete, or something new).

[juicyness]

^ hmmm less than 1000$ since the tax are like 200$+ or something like that

[Godotology]

^ hmmm less than 1000$ since the tax are like 200$+ or something like that

tax is an issue if you choose to buy laptops only from stores.. many people prefer online vendors as you can avoid sales tax in some situations (a considerable amount of money saved).

laptops under $1000 tend to be budget models and you won't get the top quality stuff there. You are pretty much forced to look at HP Pavilion models, Dell Inspirons, Gateway, Toshiba Sattelites, or low end Sony Vaios. Of these the newer Dell Inspirons have took a big step up in the quality compared to their rivals (HP took a step towards making nicer looking laptops but they are still rather average, Gateway also took a step towards making their laptops better looking but are still average, while Toshiba Sattelite were never that great period). The Dell Inspiron and earlier Vostro models are probably the better bet but they're not too good looking, but the construction isn't all plastic like its counterparts. More importantly, Dell (especially in the Vostro) gives the user more ability to avoid bloatware being installed on the computer.. something all the others do quite alot of.. especially Sony. Some people are smart and remove them or just do a reformat to get the computer "clean".. however those who can't are stuck with a computer that is laggy and under performing due to these unnecessary programs

[miss adorablexd]

thanks for showing me the forum.

but i want like a better discount. i missed my chance =\! LOL so im waiting for like another week =DD