HP dv6000 and HP dv9000 Notebooks Announced

HP Pavilion dv6000 Entertainment Notebook PC

The newly-designed HP Pavilion dv6000 15.4" widescreen Entertainment Notebook PC combines mobility, power and entertainment in a new design. This design is the same as that seen with the recent release of the dv2000. It features an HP Imprint finish, the dv6000 's subtle "wave" pattern was influenced by Zen rock gardens and compliments the stylish, curvilinear design. The coloring is high-gloss piano black on the outside with polished silver on the inside. HP claims that thenew resin finish is more durable than standard options. The dv6000 designalso features back-lit, touch-sensitive media controls that are activated by a touch or tap of a finger.

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Following are the full specs for the HP dv6000:

• Processor: Available with Mobile AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core and Mobile AMD Sempron processors
• Screen: 15.4" widescreen with HP BrightView
• Graphics: Optional NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 discrete graphics. Standard NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics and NVIDIA nForce Go 430 chipset with AMD processors.
• Wireless: Integrated wireless support for 802.11 b/g, configurable 802.11 a/b/g, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth technologies on select models
• Media Card: 5-in-1 media card
• IEEE1394/ FireWire port
• Three USB 2.0 ports on select models, ExpressCard/54 slot
• Speakers: Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers
• OS Options: Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2.
• Battery: Standard 6-cell or optional 12-cell battery available for additional battery life
• Weight:weight starting at 6.5 lbs
• Two omni-directional microphones on select models with integrated camera
• Optional dual stereo headphone jacks -- one with high-definition digital audio support (S/PDIF capable)
• Optional HP Pavilion WebCam

The dv6000 replaces the dv5000z and is available through HPShopping.com just in time for the upcoming back to school sale season.

HP Pavilion dv9000 Series Entertainment Notebook PC

The HP Pavilion dv9000 is an AMD Turion powered dual-core17.0" high-definition widescreen notebookfeaturing optional Ultra BrightView dual-lamp technology. The dv9000 offering will replace the dv8000z.The dv9000 adopts the new HP Imprint finish and wave pattern design. The color is a high-gloss piano black on the outside with polished silver on the inside, HP's new resin finish is more durable than standard options.

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Following are the full specs for the HP dv9000:

• Screen: 17" WXGA+ (1440 x 900) Brightview standard. Optional WXGA+ Ultra Brightview or WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Brightview display.
• Processor: Available with Mobile AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 discrete graphics with 256MB dedicated DDR2 VRAM
• Card Reader: 5-in-1 digital media card reader
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• ExpressCard 54 slot
• Wireless:Integrated wireless support for 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth on select models
• Dual hard disk drive option with combined capacity up to 240GB
• 8-cell Li-Ion battery
• Weight:Starting as low as 7.8 lbs
• Speakers: Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 or Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2. Optional configuration with Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Dual stereo headphone jacks -- one with high-definition audio support (S/PDIF capable)
• Optional HP webcam with integrated dual stereo microphones.

The dv9000 won't be able to compete as a high-end gaming notebook with the nVidia Go 7600 card, but it will certainly be Windows Vista compatible with the dual-core 64-bit processor and dedicated graphics option.

 

I find it somewhat disappointing that HP keeps scaling back the graphics on their 15.4" notebooks. I love the new "HP Imprint" looks, though, having recently taken a peek at the dv2000 at Circuit City.

 

It's beautiful, but where's the dedicated graphics? Why not a Geforce 7600 in a 15.4 inch, or atleast an ATi X1400 of Geforce 7400.

Oh, is there going to be Core Duo versions too like the dv8000 and dv5000 (indicated by the t and v)

 

ddr2 vram on dv9000 is a bad news for gamers.
There is a core duo toshiba model in Japan with go 7600/128 ddr2 vram that scores only about 2000 in 3dmark05.

 

Eventually they will introduce a "t" model of each of these (dv6000t and dv9000t) but the AMD laptops are getting out of the gate first with this design.

HP doesn't usually launch a system with high-specs but will sometimes add options later. They're just not all that interested in the gaming notebook market at the moment and so don't feature systems with the latest graphics card.

 

I don't understand why they choose to use AMD Turion X2. It's so weak.
1.6 GHz 256mb x 2 l2 cache. omg. core duo owns Turion X2, and if 64 bit is really important, just wait for core 2 duo.

 

Finally, they announced it! ... Now i'll just wait for hpshopping to update their site!

 

My guess is dv5000t and dv9000t will be C2D only because C2D are coming out next month. HP is just announcing the TX2 versions for the time being. Maybe by the time when these two new models are available C2D is out also.

 

Is the GPU 7200 any better than the integrated one 6150? Which one consumes more battery life?
Which one is more suitable for 3dmax?
Boring that HP didn't put the 7600 or X1400 on the 15.4 inches screen model.
How much you think will it cost?

 

Does anyone know how much the dv9000's going to cost? Just curious.

 

the design looks a bit "borrowed" from the sony s series

 

I like the design direction HP/Compaq is heading in. Sure the specifications are a bit weak for top notch gamers, but they don't buy HPs anyway.

I do not like the Pavilion dv9000's offset keyboard. I cannot think of how you would justify the occasional use a numeric keypad, such that for the life of the notebook, your hands will not be centered around the center of the screen? Bad ergonomic tradeoff IMHO.

Good to see the built in camera. video conferencing is great productivity enhancement that adds very little to the manufacturing cost of the notebook.

 

dv6000z now available

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...vilion/dv6000_series&storeName=computer_store

v6000z too

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...resario/V6000_series&storeName=computer_store

 

Actually, half the reason why I want a 17" is the BUILT-IN number pad. No annoying USB thing hanging off the side, much neater. I use the num pad a lot, and HP is one of the very few manufacturers putting it on their laptops, along with MSI, Clevo, and several others. I'm hoping all of these manufacturers continue to do this, so that the people that want a numpad can get what they want.

 

ah - this is def a step in the right direction. a laptop that i think looks better than a Mac and costs less. all we need now are Core Duo versions, hopefully by October?

also, i'm not a hardcore gamer, just heavy graphic/web design & audio production. i assume that the gpus will be more than adequate for my needs?

 

YES! it's available now on hpshopping.com!

 

Any word on when the dv9000z's will be available?

The GeForce 7200 in the dv6000z has 64MB of dedicated video memory with the possibility of allocating another 192MB of system memory to it. Most people should consider it to be a 64MB dedicated GPU. Better than the 6150 integrated, to be certain, but they still should have offered a 7600.

They should have offered a 7900GS in the dv9000z. I'll probably buy one anyhow though.

It looks like my theory that they're reserving the faster TX2's for larger notebooks is correct. I bet the dv9000z's will get the TL60's.

 

crap, now im going to have to wait for the dv9000t to come out.

 

Does this release mean that dv5000/8000 won't support merom?

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=64193

 

HP is really falling behind with their graphics. That's the main reason I didn't buy one. A 17" using a 7600 with DDR2 vRAM is just sad when other 17" are going 7900GS, 7900GTX, or even Dual 7900GS in the case of Alienware. And the thing is, it's still 8lbs. If they cut the weight down, I could see it. As it stands, I've got a 17" that weighs 9lbs and has a much more powerful GPU. For that matter, I could get a 14" Asus W3J with a more powerful GPU than their 17". It's just sad. But I guess that's not what they're meant for. It's too bad, cause they're really nice looking notebooks. I suspect they'll release Core 2 Duo versions as well.

 

I like the styling of the HP dv6000/dv9000 - they mirror the dv2000. I still have yet to see one in person but they look very attractive.

Still can't stand HP's "The computer is personal" ad campaign though.

 

how much do gpus affect battery life? i'm trying to figure out why HP makes the choices it does in that regard.

 

honestly, i think its done to keep costs relatively low and more favorable to the average consumer.

keep in mind that most people still don't know how a gpu affects their computer and they still wouldnt have the slightest idea about the difference between dedicated video ram and shared...

in truth, i think its just their way of marketing a 17" multimedia notebook to the average (clueless?) consumer.

 

I really like the build on the dv9000 but i have to pass because of no dvi port. If it had that i probably would have laid down the cash. Gahh its such a safisticated looking notebook just like i want, no frills.

 

I went to hpshopping and all I found was the dv6000, anybody know when the dv9000 will be released?

 

ha - consider me clueless about gpus then aside from serious gamers, who would need a really good gpu? my old laptop had a Radeon 9000 and it was perfectly fine for making music, watching dvds or doing graphic/web work.

i presume that hotter gpus will also result in faster battery usage?

 

well ya, gamers need a good gpu, as well people working with 3d modeling and such...some graphic designers.

im a gamer, although i usually use my desktop for gaming, i would like the ability to game off my laptop when im at school and such.

 

It says here that dv9000 might cause $1,349

 

I've been thinking the same thing...but let me tell you I had an old HP notebook (zx5000 w/ ATI 9600) that burned itself out at least twice where the video card was soldered onto the motherboard. The processor and card were in separate locations with separate fans/vents, but the laptop just could not keep it cool even with little to no gaming involved.

Then, after all these issues and HPs failure to fix the notebook, they gave me a zd8000 w/ ATI X600. It was even hotter! On campus in the middle of winter, I could turn the notebook on for a little personal space heater.

I hope their business notebook quality (see nc8430 as I want to purchase it) is far better with a far better cooling solution. Because HPs commercial line of laptops just cannot take the heat...maybe they need new engineers. I think HP knows high end GPUs are problematic in their comsumer lines and just avoid using them rather than tackle the problem.

The only possible exception is that of the HP dv8000t with the 76000go. I have no idea how hot that is supposed to run, but they might be able to get away with the heat problem with a Core Duo processor and other low-heat generating components.

 

$1349?! Is that in euros? Sorry, but unless that price is for a integrated graphics model, I find that highly improbable. Thanks for sharing the info though lol.

 

Isn't the 7600 dedicated?

 

I never said anything about it being integrated.

What I meant is, $1349 is too low of a price for laptop equipped with a 7600 Go graphics processor.

 

Well can't you configure a dv8000t to around that price? Plus it has the 7600 Go graphics card so I think its a possibility that it is in US currency.

 

Apparently nobody realized I was being sarcastic.

About the dv8000t being the same price, were you referring to the customizeable model? The dv8230 (T2300, GeForce Go 7400) sells for $1799.99 Canadian here. I really don't think the dv9000 would be any cheaper. It just doesn't make any sense.

 

well i just configured a dv8000t...(t2400, geforce go 7600)...and it comes out to 1162 after a 150 instant rebate, and a 50 dollar mail-in rebaite...

with my educational purchase, it would be around 1k flat...so i dont know where you're looking for your price of 1799...i dont believe the canadian is all that different from the US dollar anymore.

 

Also, if you get a better GPU now, future multimedia and graphics/web programs would probably still work ok.
IOW, if you skimp on the GPU, your system becomes obsolete more quickly.

 

Configured models are generally cheaper than full retail models. Currency has a certain affect on Canadian prices yes, but I don't think it's the major factor. You see, many laptops here are ~$200 CAD more expensive than their American counterparts (same specs). To make things worse, most of us have to pay GST+PST (14% here in BC).

Oh, and $1799 is the suggested retail price. Just check HP Canada's website and see for yourself. I'm not making things up.

 

hmm ya, i just went to HP-Canada section and saw that price...its a rip-off. why wouldnt it possible to order from hp-usa and have it shipped to canada? pardon me, if this is a dumb question.

 

Good news.... Better yet it has a HDMI PORT...

Which should allow you to hook it up to a BIG-SCREEN TV, LCD, PLASMA, PROJECTOR, etc

http://h71016.www7.hp.com/html/interactive/dv9000z/model.html?buyNowLink=default&jumpid=in_r329_3d/nbt/dv9000z|pdp|other

 

Hello all. I just got my dv6000z on thursday. It's so cool. Quick question I got the TL-56 which is 1.8GHz but why in properties it says 1.59GHz.

 

you can kill time studying.

 

It is due to Powernow which dynamically alters the clock speed to conserve power and reduce heat. It can go down upto 800MHz when idle.

 

what i found interesting was "The HP Pavilion dv9000 Entertainment Notebook PC delivers a first-class digital entertainment experience by featuring a 17-inch widescreen display with HP Ultra BrightView (available on selected models). With two headphone jacks, integrated webcam and dual integrated microphones, it’s ideal for sharing entertainment with friends and family." i dont know how much good the camera will be but hopefully OK. (first post ... and i keep having to retype b/c of my dv8000 keyboard AHHHH)

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2006/060712a.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

ctrl+f then "dv9000" and it pops right to it

 

As a casual gamer I actually find the choice of the Geforce 7600 appealing.

I was looking at a Dell that offers either the ATI X1400 or the Geforce 7900 GS. the 7900 GS is more than fast for my needs, but it also eats battery. The X1400 is probably just a little underpowered for high-res gaming.

I don't know where the 7600 lies in comparison to the X1400, but I assume it is a bit better, probably somewhere inbetween the X1400 and the 7900 GS?

 

run CPU-Z.

hey... can you give us a review of your dv6000z? post it under HP/Compaq forum.

thnx!

 

It's a 1.3 megapixel integrated webcam. I don't think it actually says that anywhere, but if you look at the the flash tour of the notebook, the camera says 1.3 M on it.

 

do you think the dv9000 will support the quickplay and remote feature like the dv8000?

 

From the product overview page at HP.com...

Easy music, photos, video
The dv9000z features HP QuickPlay 2.1, which lets you play movies and music without booting up, as well as access photos. An optional remote, which tucks away in the ExpressCard slot, lets you control QuickPlay from up to 10 feet away. Transfer photos from a camera to the dv9000z via the media card reader, then use the Photosmart Premier software to edit, print, organize, share, and store. Select a SuperMulti DVD±RW/R drive and turn pictures into movies, or edit video and create CDs and DVDs. Take it a step further by choosing the LightScribe option on the SuperMulti DVD+/RW/R drive, which is 33 percent faster than the previous version and lets you burn silkscreen-quality labels on discs.

dv9000 overview

 

Is there any more news on when the DV9000 is going to be shipping?