HP DV3T hits the HP site!

[NinaJ]

Originally Posted by Jolly_Lolly

Do you guys think I should contact HP about a dead pixel on my new DV3T? I mean, everything works fine, and there's only ONE but it's pretty much in the middle of the screen....would they even let me get another one?

I probably would. The dead pixel in the middle of the screen would drive me bonkers. They should let you return it since you are within your 21 days of receiving it. It's a really quick process to get your money back, but another long wait to get your computer.

[Jolly_Lolly]

Originally Posted by NinaJ

I probably would. The dead pixel in the middle of the screen would drive me bonkers. They should let you return it since you are within your 21 days of receiving it. It's a really quick process to get your money back, but another long wait to get your computer.

The pixel doesn't even bother me anymore, it's this damn "A" key. It was fine but after I was done playing some CS:S, I noticed it began to start squeaking every now and then (once it starts it takes roughly 10 more pushes for it to go back to normal).

I don't know, maybe it'll go stop on its own?

[forumforum99]

Anyone who used DV3T for atleast a week - Does it have heat or noise issue ? How long does the battery last ?

[NinaJ]

Originally Posted by forumforum99

Anyone who used DV3T for atleast a week - Does it have heat or noise issue ? How long does the battery last ?

I've had mine for a little over a week now. In a completely quiet room, you can hear the fan, but it's super quiet. If you're in a room with noise and what not, you won't be able to hear the fan. No heat issue for me at all. It gets slightly warm on the right palm rest, where I believe the HD is. I have the regular 6-cell battery. It last about 2 hours on the recommended HP power plan. I'm unsure how long it will last on the power saver plan. HTH.

[chames]

I ordered my dv3t during the July 4th specials with a $30 stackable coupon, and it arrived today but won't get to use it until tomorrow when I get back home. Came out to be $752.99 before tax. I was so excited about ordering it that I really didn't do my research and am now kinda worried about my choice with the processor. Is the P-series really that much better than the T-series? I like to be able to access things fast, but will it really make that much of a difference? Here are the specs:

HP Pavilion Entertainment dv3t customizable Notebook PC

• Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 50% OFF!! 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 13.3" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
• LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
• Webcam Only
• Wireless-G Card
• No Included Mobile Broadband
• HP Color Matching Keyboard
• 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

[NinaJ]

Originally Posted by chames

I ordered my dv3t during the July 4th specials with a $30 stackable coupon, and it arrived today but won't get to use it until tomorrow when I get back home. Came out to be $752.99 before tax. I was so excited about ordering it that I really didn't do my research and am now kinda worried about my choice with the processor. Is the P-series really that much better than the T-series? I like to be able to access things fast, but will it really make that much of a difference? Here are the specs:

HP Pavilion Entertainment dv3t customizable Notebook PC

• Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 50% OFF!! 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 13.3" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
• LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
• Webcam Only
• Wireless-G Card
• No Included Mobile Broadband
• HP Color Matching Keyboard
• 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

I got the P series because it seemed like a lot of people were say they run cooler than the T series. I'm not sure how much they compare as far as speed. You could test it out for a week and see if you're fine with the speeds and the heat. If you don't like it, then they'll it back and you can exchange it for the P series.

[Jayayess1190]

Originally Posted by chames

I like to be able to access things fast, but will it really make that much of a difference?

Regarding heat, the P series and T series will be virtually the same at idle and doing normal tasks. But at full load, the P series will put off less heat than the T series by 10W. As for performance, a P series will be faster, but your set up is fine and you would probably not notice the performance difference.

[straden]

just ordered with coupon.. total came out US $925

HP Pavilion Entertainment dv3t customizable Notebook PC
• Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7550 (2.26GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
• FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• 512MB NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
• 13.3" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
• Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
• Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
• Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
• No Included Mobile Broadband
• Full Size Backlit Keyboard
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

There was no 2.4 ghz CPU to choose from...=(
I will probably get 4gigs of lower latencity ram if its cheap enough.
and SSD seems pricy still
and i don't think i will be hoarding much on this laptop since i got 3 terabytes on my desktop
what do you think?

[ittita]

in italy i bought the hp dv3 2020-el for 945€.....p8600+320hd+4gb ram+nvidia g105m+screen 1366x768....the battery life arrive at 3h and 20 minutes....this notebook is one of the best 13,3 for price-performance-weight

[Yayitsthatkid]

Question about windows 7.....purchasing a laptop after that certain date (forgot what it was) users were guaranteed a free windows 7 upgrade....anyone have any idea how that's gonna work? will we be given codes....sent discs? lol help?