HP dv1000t and Compaq v2000t Dual Core Notebooks Revealed (pics, specs)

The HP dv1000t Intel dual core processor notebook was on display in Las Vegas yesterday and has now appeared on the HP site along with the equivalent Compaq v2000t notebook. Both are 14" widescreen Intel dual core processor notebooks.

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HP dv1000t Task Manager displaying two processorperformance graphsfor a dual core (larger image)

HP dv1000tleft view (view larger)

Below are the configurations as listed on the HPShopping.com websites for each respective notebook.

HP Pavilion dv1000t customizable Notebook PC

• Latest Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology
• Available Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
• Integrated webcam and microphone supports video conferencing (available on select models)
• HP QuickPlay provides fast off-line access to music and DVDs
• Up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Up to 100GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• Available double-layer DVD R/RW and CD-RW Combo drive with Lightscribe
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 graphics card
• 14" WXGA high-definition widescreen display
• Available Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection
• Dual-headphone jacks
• Size: 1.18" thin and 5.33 lbs (product weight may vary due to component changes or options selected)

Compaq Presario V2000T customizable Notebook PC

• Available Intel Core Duo processor
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
• Available 14" WXGA high-definition widescreen display, including BrightView option
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Up to 100GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive
• Customizable with double-layer DVD R/RW and CD-RW combo drive with LightScribe
• Customizable with Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG wireless card
• Size: 1.53" thin and 5.2lbs (product weight may vary due to component changes or options selected)
• v2000t Product Page

 

Sounds awesome! Any idea what the starting price will be for the HP dv1000t?

UPDATE - Found the following on cnet.com: Prices start at $749 - Should be available for purchase later this month (Posted January 5, 2006)
http://www.cnet.com/4831-11405_1-6413225.html?tag=all

The only other option I could possibly want is a dedicated graphics card - something like the ATI mobility x700 or higher would be preferred - similar to what is currently available on the HP dv4000 series. Just wishful thinking, I know, since this is a thin-and-light version and is unlikely they would be able to fit such an option into such a small package - but I can still dream...

 

Looks great! HP seems to be steadily getting better and better in notebook quality and aesthetics.

 

I can't see why they couldn't put at least a Radeon X600, the 14" widescreen Asus W6V and Toshiba M50s have em, though the Toshibas have a crippled version, but still a heck of a lot better than Intel's integrated graphics.

What I'd really like to see is the performance difference and battery life of these dual core processors.

I was REALLY thinking these would have dedicated graphics since the first V4000s for example had integrated graphics and the V4000Ts have Radeon GPUS, and these have a T after their model number.

 

Hot dog! This is what I've been waiting to hear.
I've been holding out and crossing my fingers for HP to refresh the dv1000 soon. My tax return money just can't come fast enough now.......

 

Nice specs! Its high time HP offered a dedicated graphics card option for the dv1000.

Thanks for the post.

Cheers!

 

Abaaaaxter! This must be the one week where I am constantly looking for new posts from you! hooray for new models!

 

If the battery life is 3.5 hours or more on this laptop, I will buy one.

 

Dang! Looks nice except one piece of garbage... the Intel 950 GMA. At the very least they could have put a X200 or X300, then give you the option to upgrade to somthing even higher.

 

And just so everyone knows, this is just the first salvo. HP will be updating other notebooks with core duo.

 

Any idea when their business-class lineup will get a refresh?

 

I'm not certain but I'd expect early spring.

 

does anyone know any coupons that you can use to buy this?

 

I'm looking forward to the dv4000/V4000t refresh - maybe it will have the X1600 .

 

It would be great if they release something good in Canada. We didnt even get the x700 version.

 

It appears the dv1000t is now available for purchase/customization on HP's hpshopping.com website. Prices start at $1,349. Ship-date on a configured system is showing February 22, 2006.

HP Shopping's dv1000t Website

 

Thanks alot. I had just found my alternative to the ibm z60t in the dv1000 and read it was soon to be replaced. Will be interesting to see how much these will cost in Australia.

It would have been great to have a dedicated GPU as an option especially as this is their 'entertainment' notebook, and with the dual core a 7200rpm hdd would have been nice too.

Thanks again!

Cheers

 

I bought one of these machines the other day. I think it's the perfect blend of design and power. I just love the dv1000t.