dv2500t/dv6500t/dv9500t Current/ Prospective Owners Lounge

[spmulk989]

Has any connected their HP wireless N using a N wireless router? Which brand, model and any issues?

Yes and it works fine and dandy. Im using a NETGEAR wireless N router (dont know the exact product name...its long and white? sorry) I've had it for a couple weeks and there has been no problems so far

[BayAreaTech]

Has any connected their HP wireless N using a N wireless router? Which brand, model and any issues?

I have, and I mentioned it in my initial (enthusiastic) post when going over observations about my new dv6500t and Vista. I got ripped a bit for claiming my new Linksys wireless-N router produced blazing network speed and faster Internet page-loading (well, actually the last part about the Internet, which I agreed is still limited mostly by your ISP's bandwidth).

Having said this, I think I'll also take back the "blazing network speed" comment. Vista tells me I'm connected with an "Excellent" signal at 54Mb/s, which is the same as my old setup -- A three-year old zv5000 and Linksys Wireless-G router.

Needless to say, I'm not thrilled with this information. I'm using a Linksys WRT350N, which claims to be "up to 12 times faster than wireless-G." Judging by what Windows is telling me about my connection @ 54Mbs, I'm at a loss for why no significant improvement in connection speed, let alone any at all (I'd settle for 2x or 3x faster, for crying out loud). I will say it does run fine, just not any Earth-shattering speed that was claimed by Linksys. My next-door neighbor with his MacBook Pro bought a new Apple Airport N-Router and basically said it was an amazing difference in network-speed improvement. He's a computer-science professor at a local college, so I trust his assessments. Then again, he's an all-Apple guy.... and I've come to realize that things just run better with Macs. Damn prices keep me from becoming a Mac dude.


Any comments or ideas on why I'm only showing 54Mbs with my new wireless-N configuration?

[Star Forge]

StrikeSaber4: you can do 4gb but vista 32-bit will only see maybe up to 3gb of it. You need to be running a 64-bit OS to see the full 4gb.

rodney23: I dont think HP has released a bootable quickplay for the vista enabled dv6500t series. I think someone may have gotten one from an xp system to work.

ok thanks!!! The question is why would they falsely publicize that the max RAM is only at 2.0 GB???

[Prince...]

which one should i choose when they are coming at the same cost (free upgrade):
160GB @ 5400rpm or 200GB @ 4200rpm ?

[Fant]

Definitely take the 5400rpm. 4200rpm will be soooo slow. Even 5400rpm isnt that speedy. I wish they'd offer a 7200rpm as that would speed the thing up easily without adding much cost.

[jinishans]

Hi All

Since my fingerprint reader was not working, i sent it back and ordered a new one. But, surprisingly, HP support told i can't get dv6500t for the same price i ordered, because, whatever options i see online shopping.hp.com only they also see and it's costlier when i requested for a replacement no, last Friday. It was pathetic. I told Dell is reducing the price on day by day, but, HP is increasing it. Finally they said, we can give you some 40$ discount. Again, i dont understand what that means. Their part was not working and i wanted to return with same config. But, they dont give it. Cos, it's considered as a new order.

They suggested a new option that all the offer for which i got dv6500t was there for dv9500t with some 50$ more, but i get intel-n gen card as free with 17' monitor. I said i've a LCD HDMI TV, why i need 17', if you've 13' also im fine and im ordering HP only for that HDMI port. Still Dell / others dont have that HDMI port for this 1200$ price tag. So, finally there's no option for me in talking to them. I've ordered dv9500t, but i thought i'll upgrade the Processor to T7300 instead of T7100 and 8600M GS instead of 8400M GS, since that option was not avl. for dv6500t. It'll be built by Aug 3rd. I've to pay some 270$ extra for the Card, Proc & 17' monitor.

I'm going again for HP only for it's look & feel and the HDMI port. Dell i dont like the look and it's lack of HDMI. Expecting the dv9500t.

I've HDMI TV and Comcast digital premium. But, will a TV Tuner card gives any advantage for me...? Now, i re-ordered and will be getting the new piece. I think i cant cancel and order with TV Tuner and i dont want to return again and get a new one after 1 month. Can i get a TV Tuner card seperately for my dv9500t. Or will there be any PCI-E/PCI card avl. so that i can purchase and add it myself...?

Tx & Regards
jinishans

HP Pavilion dv9500t customizable Notebook PC
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
$50 off Upgrade from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
No TV Tuner w/remote control
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

[orev]

One thing some of the support people will do is they will tell you that you can return the system, if you've had it less than 21 days, and you can order a new one. This is not a repair/replacement, but instead you are returning it under the 21 day return policy, then just buying a new one. If you do this through them, I suspect they get a commission or something on the new laptop you buy.

To me it seems like a shady practice, but your other option is to send it in for warranty repair, and be without the laptop until they can fix it.

[Jack Volanty]

Got my DV6500t se today. No specific Model number, other than that everything seems fine. Booted up fine with normal ? and agreements. Update nvidia drivers and security issues. Very happy as this is a warranty replacement. Thanks HP. Eventually will setup for multiple systems. Gonna take some time to inspect everything first.

[Jack Volanty]

yessir ree mine was quanta also. came from china. just got it and been looking it over.

[drjdan]

[QUOTE=jinishans;2244087]Hi All


I've HDMI TV and Comcast digital premium. But, will a TV Tuner card gives any advantage for me...? Now, i re-ordered and will be getting the new piece. I think i cant cancel and order with TV Tuner and i dont want to return again and get a new one after 1 month. Can i get a TV Tuner card seperately for my dv9500t. Or will there be any PCI-E/PCI card avl. so that i can purchase and add it myself...?

Tx & Regards
jinishans

Yes you can order the TV card separate.