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Are there good reasons *not* to buy a 5000t?
Hi,
I've been researching a replacement for an Inspiron 8100, and from what I'm hearing, I'm kind of afraid to go with another Dell. I was also planning to go with something on the small side, but I was in a store the other day and really fell in love with the 5000 series system they had there - gorgeous screen, nice feeling keyboard, and all the specs I'm looking for. Granted, it's bigger than I was really looking for, but since I almost never use my system away from my desk and do pretty much all my DVD watching on my computer...maybe I'm silly to go with anything smaller than 15.4".
However...seems like every time I really start researching a model, I find out it potentially has a major flaw that could require sending it back - like the screens on the Dell Inspiron E1405, which isn't a hassle I'd want to deal with! Are there any things I should be worried about regarding the 5000t? On paper, it sounds like it may be my perfect system...
Epsi
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Ugly blue lights, the rest is perfect.
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The dv5000t isnt too big. And the blue lights are kinda kool, IMHO.
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I rather like the blue lights. ;-) So long as I don't have to worry that a part is likely to be bad when I get it...I think this is my next system.
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It is a good system I have had mine 2 months and not one problem yet. One thing, the 12 cell battery gets 5 hours and I love how it tips the keyboard at me. It seems much easier to type.
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It is a good system I have had mine 2 months and not one problem yet. One thing, the 12 cell battery gets 5 hours and I love how it tips the keyboard at me. It seems much easier to type.
I'm thinking it's possible the tilt could help keep the system cooler too, no? Doesn't it mean there's a bit of airflow under the laptop?
I'd kind of like to get one small battery and one large, but it doesn't look like there's an easy option for that when customizing - you can order two six cell batteries or two twelve, but not one of each. Perplexing.
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Not sure if this is any assistance, but I purchased the dv1000t, a very simalar system, about a month ago and love it!
I get over seven hours with the 12 cell battery, and highly recommend it. I like how it raises the screen up, and it really doesn't add much (1/2 lb) to the weight, hardly noticable.
I also like the blue lights. Even in the dark, they're not bright or obnoxious, they simply make it easier to find certain buttons, and provide a nice soft blue glow to your keyboard.
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I'm thinking it's possible the tilt could help keep the system cooler too, no? Doesn't it mean there's a bit of airflow under the laptop?
I'd kind of like to get one small battery and one large, but it doesn't look like there's an easy option for that when customizing - you can order two six cell batteries or two twelve, but not one of each. Perplexing.
There is an air intake on the bottom of the laptop that get much better air flow. I noticed there is a market for laptop cooler and unless you over clock you won't notice any heat from this, I haven't. Get one 12 and I belive you can buy a 6 cell after market from HP. I just have the one 15 and haven't wanted to change batteries yet. it lasts as long as I need it under battery.
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I recently got a dv5120us (all the dv5000s are very similar), and I love it. I like the blue lights, too. :P
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Thanks for the input! I'm still torn between the dv1000t and the dv5000t. I'm worried about the extra weight, but I love that screen, and the keyboard seems a bit different, too. Also I'm wondering if Windows Media Center is worth springing for...and that wouldn't be an option for the dv1000t.
I'm not sure if it's worth starting more threads for those questions...I hate to bother people with my dithering! The other question I'd have is whether it's best to order from hpshopping.com or if there are other places that it would be better to get my system from if and when I *finally* make up my mind.
Epsi