What do ya think?

BottleRocket · 07-18-2007, 03:21 PM

I found this on CircuitCity's website. It seems like a good deal to me, especially with the $100 rebate:

Buy the HP Pavilion 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (DV6449US) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com

I won't be using this for heavy gaming, or anything like that. It's going to be my first laptop and for school use primarily: Office, Adobe products, etc. Does it look like it will suit my needs? Should I get it?

I found a similar performing HP at my nearest Costco and about the same price, but I am actually not a card-holder. So I could get in and buy it through a friend, but returning and/or exchanging might be difficult if my friend is not around.

DarkMortar · 07-18-2007, 03:40 PM

it shall be okay, as long as you promise me that you wont game or do 3d work, like modeling/animation.

jorsoft03 · 07-18-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkMortar

it shall be okay, as long as you promise me that you wont game or do 3d work, like modeling/animation.

Ditto. Battery life will be around 2.5 hrs too, if that's enough for you. That's average for such a laptop.

krazyq · 07-19-2007, 02:44 AM

i like the fact that it has 2 gigs of ram.
The processor speed is kind of low in my opinion.

But for the price, it seems to be a good buy

BottleRocket · 07-19-2007, 03:26 PM

And would it just be smart to buy it from CC too, simply because I don't have a Costco card?

krazyq · 07-19-2007, 03:47 PM

well if you buy from cc it will be easier for warranty issues. Like if something gets damaged and you want a repair...thats whay im guessing.

How diff are the specs from costco?

BottleRocket · 07-19-2007, 10:44 PM

CC:
Buy the HP Pavilion 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (DV-6449-US) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com

Costco:
http://www.costco.com/images/content...0_dv6433cl.pdf

Yeah, pretty much the same.

krazyq · 07-20-2007, 02:52 AM

hey just to let you know...GET THE one from costo.

First of all its a C2D with 2MB L2 cache.
second of all its a C2D.

The only thing the turion beats it at is the bus speed...im not sure how much that will effect performance.

Hopefully someone else will post for a better review.

BottleRocket · 07-20-2007, 02:49 PM

Will that really make all that difference with the use I will put into it?

krazyq · 07-20-2007, 03:22 PM

it may make a difference since you will be using adobe.
Its up to you though...
you could always register and become a Costco member if you want...but to save all the hastle, just go with the amd.

Try looking at google and check benchmarks.

07-18-2007, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BottleRocket Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	What do ya think? I found this on CircuitCity's website. It seems like a good deal to me, especially with the $100 rebate: Buy the HP Pavilion 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (DV6449US) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com I won't be using this for heavy gaming, or anything like that. It's going to be my first laptop and for school use primarily: Office, Adobe products, etc. Does it look like it will suit my needs? Should I get it? I found a similar performing HP at my nearest Costco and about the same price, but I am actually not a card-holder. So I could get in and buy it through a friend, but returning and/or exchanging might be difficult if my friend is not around. __________________ Current Computer: Biostar M7NCD MoBo (nVidia nForce 2 400) Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 Ghz 1024 MB PC3200 DDR Ram nVidia GeForce FX 5600XT Turtle Beach Catalina 7.1 Sound Card Maxtor 80 GB, UATA-133 HD Lite-ON CD-RW Toshiba DVD-Rom Logitech 5.1 Speakers It's old I know, but it is still going strong, and I'm building a new one soon. Last edited by BottleRocket; 07-18-2007 at 03:25 PM.

07-18-2007, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
DarkMortar Super Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 339	Re: What do ya think? it shall be okay, as long as you promise me that you wont game or do 3d work, like modeling/animation. __________________

07-19-2007, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
krazyq krazy Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 4,576	Re: What do ya think? i like the fact that it has 2 gigs of ram. The processor speed is kind of low in my opinion. But for the price, it seems to be a good buy __________________ 3DMark06 Score 16,776 "Sig created by b1gapl" "Asian girls are awesome, don't worry, it's a gamer thing. For some reason a lot of gamers are attracted to Asian women."- DRIZZt5

07-19-2007, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
BottleRocket Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	Re: What do ya think? And would it just be smart to buy it from CC too, simply because I don't have a Costco card? __________________ Current Computer: Biostar M7NCD MoBo (nVidia nForce 2 400) Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 Ghz 1024 MB PC3200 DDR Ram nVidia GeForce FX 5600XT Turtle Beach Catalina 7.1 Sound Card Maxtor 80 GB, UATA-133 HD Lite-ON CD-RW Toshiba DVD-Rom Logitech 5.1 Speakers It's old I know, but it is still going strong, and I'm building a new one soon.

07-19-2007, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
krazyq krazy Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 4,576	Re: What do ya think? well if you buy from cc it will be easier for warranty issues. Like if something gets damaged and you want a repair...thats whay im guessing. How diff are the specs from costco? __________________ 3DMark06 Score 16,776 "Sig created by b1gapl" "Asian girls are awesome, don't worry, it's a gamer thing. For some reason a lot of gamers are attracted to Asian women."- DRIZZt5

07-19-2007, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
BottleRocket Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	Re: What do ya think? CC: Buy the HP Pavilion 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (DV-6449-US) and other Notebook Computers at circuitcity.com Costco: http://www.costco.com/images/content...0_dv6433cl.pdf Yeah, pretty much the same. __________________ Current Computer: Biostar M7NCD MoBo (nVidia nForce 2 400) Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 Ghz 1024 MB PC3200 DDR Ram nVidia GeForce FX 5600XT Turtle Beach Catalina 7.1 Sound Card Maxtor 80 GB, UATA-133 HD Lite-ON CD-RW Toshiba DVD-Rom Logitech 5.1 Speakers It's old I know, but it is still going strong, and I'm building a new one soon.

07-20-2007, 02:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
krazyq krazy Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 4,576	Re: What do ya think? hey just to let you know...GET THE one from costo. First of all its a C2D with 2MB L2 cache. second of all its a C2D. The only thing the turion beats it at is the bus speed...im not sure how much that will effect performance. Hopefully someone else will post for a better review. __________________ 3DMark06 Score 16,776 "Sig created by b1gapl" "Asian girls are awesome, don't worry, it's a gamer thing. For some reason a lot of gamers are attracted to Asian women."- DRIZZt5

07-20-2007, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
BottleRocket Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 61	Re: What do ya think? Will that really make all that difference with the use I will put into it? __________________ Current Computer: Biostar M7NCD MoBo (nVidia nForce 2 400) Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 Ghz 1024 MB PC3200 DDR Ram nVidia GeForce FX 5600XT Turtle Beach Catalina 7.1 Sound Card Maxtor 80 GB, UATA-133 HD Lite-ON CD-RW Toshiba DVD-Rom Logitech 5.1 Speakers It's old I know, but it is still going strong, and I'm building a new one soon.

07-20-2007, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
krazyq krazy Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 4,576	Re: What do ya think? it may make a difference since you will be using adobe. Its up to you though... you could always register and become a Costco member if you want...but to save all the hastle, just go with the amd. Try looking at google and check benchmarks. __________________ 3DMark06 Score 16,776 "Sig created by b1gapl" "Asian girls are awesome, don't worry, it's a gamer thing. For some reason a lot of gamers are attracted to Asian women."- DRIZZt5

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