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    Dell Studio vs. HP Pavillion DV Series Notebooks

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jpzsports, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. jpzsports

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    Dell Studio vs. HP Pavillion DV Series Notebooks

    Thoughts and ideas regarding these two new series of notebooks.

    Which do you think will have the upper hand?
     
    jpzsports, Jun 28, 2008
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    The last line of Dells had better gpus, but HP offered better pricing ( in my experience )
     
    NAS Ghost, Jun 28, 2008
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    yep, what he said. yes, but dell had more customization. dif color lids n such. also the dells come with a lot more bells'n'whistles
     
    wywern209, Jun 29, 2008
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    True...
    I really do want an LED display and the backlit keyboard is pretty sweet too.
    Doubt HP will have either.
     
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    HP dv hands down, it's better looking and has a better GPU. As for customization, both companies let you alter the exact same things. The only difference is Dell let's you choose a cover colour, big whoop. It's not like I'll be staring at the outside of it when I use it.
     
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    You must really have some sort of grudge against Dell Studio laptops!
     
    kingoftheworld, Jun 29, 2008
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    whether i have one or not isn't the point. besides the looks, which is subjective, has what i said earlier been untrue?
     
    only, Jun 29, 2008
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    Its not what youve said being untrue, just whenever I've seen the studio mentioned, you seem to be very negative towards it.
     
    kingoftheworld, Jun 29, 2008
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    sure it is, if they're true then why shouldn't I or anyone be critical of Dell?
     
    only, Jun 29, 2008
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    Im not saying you shouldnt be negative if it is true, just seems like you have something against the product itself.

    I've got no problem if you dislike the product or companyfor its reputation.
     
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    what I have against the Studio are the same reasons to be critical of it, that's all. there really isn't any more or less to it.
     
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    Personally I think the Studio is better than the HP DV Series, but I'll have to see when the HP ones finally come out.
    Do the HP have LED screens?
    No backlit keyboard that's for sure...
     
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    yes

    who cares
     
    only, Jun 29, 2008
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    I just saw a preview of the DS on Cnet. For the first I'm intrigued about a Dell lappy. Now I have to figure out if I'll buy a DV5 or not.
     
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    I think it's going to be a pretty tough decision for me between the HP DV7t and the Dell Studio 17 once Montevina comes out.
    I really like the Dell and the features it has, but the GPU isn't the greatest.
    The HP has the possibility to be awesome, especially if it will have the Nvidia 9600M GT like I read on some sites.
    Hmmmm
     
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    the dell studio has this hp look about them.but the studio looks abit thick
     
    times, Jun 30, 2008
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    only, Jun 30, 2008
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