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HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
hey guys,
im bout to go to university and i needed a notebook, mostly for work, watching movies, and some gaming.
was wondering wut ppl thought of the HP Pavilion dv8233cl:
http://www.costco.ca/en-CA/Browse/Pr...ierPath=20112*
any input is much appreciated....
thanks in advance
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Re: HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
if you can post the faq, it would help us know whether or not it fits your need.
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Re: HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
If you plan on carting this around, I would suggest something other than a 17" notebook.
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Re: HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
bout 1500-1800 CDN dollars
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
mostly work, but wud also like to play sum new games on it
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
mostly just leaving it on my desk
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
probably DoD, doom 3, counterstrike, and sum newer games
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
no preferencem, just lookign for the best value
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2.5-3 h maybe less
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
want to buy only if i can see it
9) What country are you buying this in?
canada
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
doesnt really matter, but widescreen wud be nice
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
doesnt really matter wut resolution
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
mostly glossy
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
very important, want one that stands out
14) How long do you want this laptop to last?
maybe 4-5 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
preferrably 100GB or higher
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-RW
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Re: HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
i think my only hesitation about this notebook is that its gpu is a bit lacking. for the games you mentioned, it will play them fine probably on mid-settings, but you will struggle with newer games and games of the future. if possible, i would have gone with something with a x1600/7600go. unfortunately, i don't think there are any 17" ones that are in that price range....15.4" there would be the updated acer 5672 with the x1600 on preorder now at ncix.com or the asus s96j when it makes it to canada. if you could stand 14" there is always the asus a8jm...
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Re: HP Pavilion dv8233cl.....wut do u guys think?
Dell is probably your best bet.