Question:
Help me replace my HP DV1000
General Questions
1) What is your budget? Up to $2000
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Internet, word processing, connect to work
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Taking the notebook different places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? Some games such as cards, word, trivia
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
HP is my preference
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
4 to 6 hours
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
buying online is fine
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
I like the widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Probably non-glossy to cut down on glare
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Not really
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
At least 2 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
At least 100 GB
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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I want the laptop to be able to easily run Windows Vista Ultimate. I don't know if I should stick with an Intel 32-bit processor or go for the newer 64-bit processors (Turion or Core 2 Duo).
I'm sort of leaning towards the HP DV2000 because I like the built-in webcam and microphone. But I've read some reviews and stuff in other forums which make me question if that is a wise choise. I've read that the Dell Inspiron 1405 is faster and has a longer battery life. I like how the Toshiba Portege R400 is built for Windows Vista, but it's screen size is only 12.1", also how good is the construction?
I like my HP DV1175 but it's 2 years old I want to fully take advantage of Vista. The DV1000 line can't do the new Aero interface. I did install the Vista Beta 2 on a dual boot partition and it's pretty slick.
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
The HP Pavilion dv2000t is a good choice. Another option to consider is the 14 inch HP nc6400, a business class machine with excellent build quality.
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
The HP nc6400 is one option, then the ThinkPad z61t is another. Both are business-class notebooks with superior build quality and support.
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
The HP Pavilion dv2000t is a good choice. Another option to consider is the 14 inch HP nc6400, a business class machine with excellent build quality.
I second both of those recommendations.
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
Thanks for the recommendations. I'll probably look into them closer once Vista is out.
Which is the better processor for laptops - AMD Turion X2 64 or the Intel Core 2 Duo? Which offers better battery life and fastest speed?
I'll probably end up getting a system with 2 GB of RAM since I'm sure that the newer OS and programs are more memory hungry. I know Vista requires 512 MB alone.
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
I would recommend this model of the HP NC6400 as it has the ATI X1300 GPU, ensuring a better experience with Vista. It only has 1GB but you would have enough money left over after purchase to buy another 1GB of RAM. As for processors, it appears that at the moment at least the Core 2 Duo is the best choice. The HP NC6400 has that so it should be fine. Find the NC6400 here:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...4-3332493.html
Good luck and happy computing!
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Re: Help me replace my HP DV1000
Core 2 Duo will be faster. If you are looking at 4-6hrs of battery life out of a dv2000 then get the 12 cell extended battery, the 6 cell standard battery will only be good for ~2.5 - 3hrs.
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Thanks. I think I'll go with the Core 2 Duo then. I know it's 64-bit, so that way I can take advantage of future 64-bit technology (I know there's not much out there now).
I would definitely get the 12-cell battery. That's what I've currently got on my dv1000 and I love it! I take my laptop up our cottage and just sit on our porch with the laptop all afternoon on a rainy day, listening to MP3, reading e-books and trying to teach myself C++ and Java. My dayjob is as a Cobol (I know, a dead language) programmer on a mainframe, but I'm trying to expand my horizons :-)