*HP HDX18 Owners Lounge*

[exe]

If you're using laptops for Photoshop, just remember almost all the panels out there are 6 bit color.

[vistabad]

If you're using laptops for Photoshop, just remember almost all the panels out there are 6 bit color.

What? 6-bit?? What do you mean?

I usually hook up the laptops to my external monitor to do any real work but sometimes I use just the laptop monitor...it's a pain and much more dull but I try to deal with it...I never heard of laptop panels being 6-bit?

[vistabad]

I will post this in the HDX 16t thread as well but just FYI.

You can buy the HDX16t at Staples for $1,155.98.

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...61747#desclink


If you configure the SAME specs on HP's site it comes out to: $1,308.99

[exe]

Maybe this one is it:

16:9 LCDs

Size: 18.4″, 16.0″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080 (18.4″), 1366 x 768 (16.0″)
Colors: 262,144 for both (6-bit)
Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (18.4″), 220 cd/m2 (16.0″)
Color Gamut: 90% NTSC (18.4″), 60% NTSC (16.0″)
Contrast Ratio: 800:1 for both
Response Time: 8ms for both
Viewing Angle: 140/135 for both
Availability: 1H’08

It's better to work off an external monitor, but be advised some cheap crappy LCDs are also 6 bit. Most are 8 for external LCDs.

[pdx-alpha]

What kind of external SATA interface does the laptop use (the port on the side of the laptop)? Can one use a regular sata cable or does it require an eSATA cable? I assume one is not included with the laptop.

eSATA is required, and one is not included but they are cheap cables.

[vistabad]

It's better to work off an external monitor, but be advised some cheap crappy LCDs are also 6 bit. Most are 8 for external LCDs.

WOW, I totally missed the 6-bit part that Lancorp posted....jeeez....

[rickwestland]

It seems HP has raised price on HDX18t. This must have occurred in the last couple of days, which is surprising as the good coupons/promos pretty much all expired a couple of days ago too. Maybe HP is setting up for an even bigger promo/coupon.

[vistabad]

It seems HP has raised price on HDX18t. This must have occurred in the last couple of days, which is surprising as the good coupons/promos pretty much all expired a couple of days ago too. Maybe HP is setting up for an even bigger promo/coupon.

Yes, they raised it by $100 and are throwing in a "free" upgrade to 320Gigs from the 250gigs.

In other words, you are paying for 320gigs no matter what...

Would be nice to choose 250gigs and subtract the $100 huh?

[vistabad]

HP doesn't provide whether their 24" monitor is 6bit or 8bit..

Am I just being blind?

http://www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/...t/gm712aa.html

[KegLeg73]

Hey guys I need some help. I am looking at the HDX18t. I am wanting to put this in my bedroom. I am hoping to be able to hook up a reciever and to the TV (22in LCD)? Is this possible with the HDMI connecters? I am hoping to cut down on all the accessers if possible. That way I can use my compueter as well as everything else. I need to have it in my room as I am a single father. I use my computer to play games as well as bills and what not. DOn't have a lot of room in my bedroom so trying to keep stuff down to a minium. IS this even possible?