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    HP Updates dv6t Notebook with Core i7

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    HP Updates dv6t Notebook with Core i7
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    HP refreshed its 16-inch dv6t notebook with Intel Core i7 quad-core processors. The dv6t Quad Edition has the following specifications:

    • Windows 7 64-bit
    • Intel Core i7-720QM/820QM quad-core processors
    • Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM
    • Nvidia GeForce GT 230M 1GB graphics card
    • 15.6-inch display with LED backlighting (1366x768)
    • Available mobile broadband

    The dv6t Quad Edition is available now starting at $999.99.

    HP Product Page

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 21, 2009
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  2. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Are you not surprised the amount of laptops that have come out this last week?
    I wonder how saturated the news will be tomorrow with the Win7 official launch.
     
    Serg, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    graphics seems to be a downgrade from hd4650, which is on par with gt 240m. how did that happen?
     
    tianxia, Oct 21, 2009
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  4. Howitzer225

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    And the screen resolution could be a tad higher for the size.
     
    Howitzer225, Oct 21, 2009
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  5. MidnightSun

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    Perhaps due to the fact that the i7 + Radeon 4650 produces more heat than the dv6t chassis can handle?

    There's some good deals on this now, but the screen resolution is a dealbreaker for many.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 21, 2009
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The resolution is definitely a deal breaker for me...seriously, at least give us the option of a higher resolution 15.6" screen.

    As for the graphics card...HP's consumer line has in my experience had very poor cooling capabilities in the last five or six years. To the point I would never consider an HP notebook with dedicated graphics.

    I am surprised though to see HP continuing to use nVidia graphics solutions. After the debacle that nVidia put most manufacturers through in the last two years...
     
    Greg, Oct 21, 2009
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

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    There have been more refreshes than completely new notebooks.

    That said, I am also wondering how the dv6t will handle the heat from the i7 and the dedicated Nvidia video card. My dv5t has a similar design yet a C2D and 9600M GT and it gets toasty.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 21, 2009
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  8. Serg

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    And HP also uses AMD. So we can say HP is not following all the other brands for that matter.
     
    Serg, Oct 22, 2009
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  9. DEagleson

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    Why put a mobile i7 prosessor inside it when it boasts a lowly Nvidia GeForce GT 230M and a screen size of 1366x768. :(

    If it had a cheaper CPU this notebook would be great. :)
    (Just bump up it up to 1600x900.)
     
    DEagleson, Oct 22, 2009
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  10. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    A lot of people that would actually need the power of an i7 don't necessarily need a powerful graphics card.
     
    Judicator, Oct 23, 2009
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  11. JWnFL

    JWnFL Notebook Evangelist

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    You need a bigger frame to run the hotter hardware..

    HDX18..

    or..

    DV-8... is about $1,500 with dual HDD's..

    Get a bigger laptop..room to roam.. in HD 1080p..

    You will love it, JW
     
    JWnFL, Oct 23, 2009
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