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    Dell 1720 vs. HP DV9500T ?????

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mbeer, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. mbeer

    mbeer Notebook Geek

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    I am going to cancel my Dell order today. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I can purchase that will be comparable to the 1720 I had ordered in my sig? I was thinking of getting an HP Pavillion DV9500T?

    I just want to know my options out there and if anyone has any suggestions before I cancel my Dell order....I would appreciate any help you can give me!

    I just cannot wait any longer for my Dell.....I really wanted it badly but 8-9 weeks is getting a bit much for a wait and then who knows once the 28th comes if I will even see it then or if they will just delay it out further.
     
    mbeer, Aug 2, 2007
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  2. Dodoman

    Dodoman Notebook Consultant

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    The Dv9000 series is a pretty good choice IMO. But you will be getting a weaker card in the form of the 8600GS. It's looks a lot better than the Dell though.
     
    Dodoman, Aug 2, 2007
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  3. mbeer

    mbeer Notebook Geek

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    Thanks. I don't plays any games at all, my lappy is for surfing the net, I maintain several websites and stuff like that. I just cannot wait any longer for a new lappy as the monitor on my old inspiron 2500 has gone out.
     
    mbeer, Aug 2, 2007
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  4. janmik

    janmik Notebook Enthusiast

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    I seem to be in the same situation...considering the dv9500t. I ordered my 1720 on July 16th and it is now pushed back until August 28th. Although I love the Dell, I think 44 days is too long to wait. If anyone has any experience with the dv9500t I'd appreciate your input so I can decide to cancel my Dell order or just wait.
     
    janmik, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. panteedropper

    panteedropper Notebook Deity

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    that dv9500t runs laps around the dell in terms of build quality, it looks alot sexxier too!
     
    panteedropper, Aug 2, 2007
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    The HP dv9500t is a good alternative. The video card is an 8600 GS, so it is a little weaker than the 1720 video card. The case is made of plastic and not aluminum magnesium, so the build quality is much less. However, the HP is a little lighter, which makes it more portable. Have you looked into Sager/Clevo?

    EDIT: Do you play many video games? If you do not play many video games, you might not need a discrete video card.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Aug 2, 2007
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