HP DV3T hits the HP site!

[nu_D]

Well, this is a first. Not too many people come back from the Dark Side.

Hopefully it works out for you and I imagine it will. I am thinkin you along with a few others just got a bad batch.

[howard911s]

Originally Posted by nu_D

Well, this is a first. Not too many people come back from the Dark Side.

Hopefully it works out for you and I imagine it will. I am thinkin you along with a few others just got a bad batch.

Thanks the estimated built date is Aug 12th, which would be next wednesday. However in my experience, thats usually the time I receive it or the next day. They usually build it super fast and ship it out. I paid for the two days shipping for $39.99 <~ no a patient person. Hopefully it will be quite and cool...if not.. then I guess thats just the way it is and that comes with a powerful machine, I'll just accept that.

I will for sure post the temperature and noise level back here as soon as I receive it. This time I only ordered the 9 Cell battery, which would be more than enough for me. no need for a spare 6 cell...

Yea..the dark side (mac) is not for me. I can see for casual normal people, its the best thing in the world, Beautiful, long battery life, maintainence free, no virus...but for someone like me that grew up with computers and build my own...mac is like a simple idiot proof toy that just absolutely kills my enthusiasm for computer. There is just so much more I can do on PC

HP Pavilion dv3t Entertainment PC
• Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
• FREE Upgrade to 4GB 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)
• LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
• Webcam Only
• Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
• No Included Mobile Broadband
• Full Size Backlit Keyboard
• 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

$1037 shipped.

[azrael201]

i was going through this thread but there are way too many pages. does anyone know if you can install the backlit keyboard on the white model?

yes i bought the white model thinking it had backlit a few weeks ago. i'm pretty PO'd cause they won't give the same price i got it at so I don't know how flippyfloppy was able to get it even cheaper. I mean for them to build and send it to me the coupon of course is going to expire. all i got was $100 to keep it and i'm still not happy. i spoke with the supervisor and the manager. anyone else experience something like this or just me?

i'm totally jealous and confused how some of you guys got such great builds for almost the same price?

[computer16433]

Originally Posted by nu_D

Howard, didn't you opt for the Mac?

16433... sweet deal. See how long you can keep this one.
I am really interested in knowing your temps with the 4500MHD. If you could when you get your laptop post some temps that would be great!

Actually, Howard if you could post some temps too. That way we can see how much the GPU affects temps...

Thanks...I plan on keeping this one.

Having said that it's my very first PC (unless you count the original IBM PC, that's right no exaggeration) so I have a very big Windows learning curve to get started on...cpu temps might have to take a backseat for a while.

For example, I'm already wondering--I saw a thread for updated drivers for the dv3--should I use these rather than the ones that come with the install CD? (or update them after I do the initial install?)

(I'm not whining here as a Mac guy, just struggling with stuff you don't really have to deal with over "there".)

[Yayitsthatkid]

could someone clear up the Windows 7 thing with me? I know recent DV3t owners get a free code or whatever....but I read someone on this forum that it would be better/easier to clean install rather than upgrade....uhh what does this mean? also, I heard that people have the full version of windows 7 now...lol heeelp

[howard911s]

Originally Posted by Yayitsthatkid

could someone clear up the Windows 7 thing with me? I know recent DV3t owners get a free code or whatever....but I read someone on this forum that it would be better/easier to clean install rather than upgrade....uhh what does this mean? also, I heard that people have the full version of windows 7 now...lol heeelp

1)YOu buy computer after June 26, you get a free upgrade for winodws 7

2) The free upgrade version allows you to do clean install and Clean install is always better than upgrade from existing software. All kinda problems.

3) Full versions of windows 7 being used now are the release candidate which I am using now. Its fully functional, but will expire sometimse next year.

[gwest]

Hey guys,

I just wanted to say thanks so much for all the info. I really appreciate all the contributors. I'm sure there are plenty of other people who've used this thread but just not gone to the trouble of registering just to say thanks (completely understandable). Believe it or not i read through all 61 pages to get as much info as possible about this laptop. here's what i ended up with:
• Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz 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)
• Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
• Webcam Only
• Wireless-G Card
• No Included Mobile Broadband
• Full Size Backlit Keyboard
• 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Estimated build date: August 13, 2009

Ended up upgrading to the blu-ray to save money, cuz that put me over $1099 to use the current 30% off coupon (NBW58948). That took it down to $779, and i added on the 2yr warranty for $119.

Thanks again!
Greg

[howard911s]

Greg I'm sure you will love it, I had HP long time ago and this new body and rigidity is like nothing before. Very very sturdy and no flex.

Just a thought...HP business must be really slow due to this economy, else they wont put out another coupon so soon right after the last one I ordered and returned, only 3 weeks apart. Guess they rather minimize the profit and use big discount to keep the factory/assembly line open...

[SeattleMike]

Originally Posted by computer16433

Thanks...I plan on keeping this one.

Having said that it's my very first PC (unless you count the original IBM PC, that's right no exaggeration) so I have a very big Windows learning curve to get started on...cpu temps might have to take a backseat for a while.

For example, I'm already wondering--I saw a thread for updated drivers for the dv3--should I use these rather than the ones that come with the install CD? (or update them after I do the initial install?)

(I'm not whining here as a Mac guy, just struggling with stuff you don't really have to deal with over "there".)

The driver threads are more of a warehouse for those who are doing complete reformat and clean installs. They do this to remove any and all software that was added in by the manufacturer as it tends to offer no useful utility and uses up resources needlessly. However, "nuking the site from orbit" not only erases all the 'bloatware' but also erases all the drivers. If you use the recovery CDs, you will not only restore the OS and drivers, but all the added software, too. Of course, that negates the point of a clean install, so people are just posting the drivers for the HP-specific hardware so they may save them for use after the XP/Vista/W7 installs itself and wonders what that thing in COM2 is and how to work it.

Apple avoids this by not allowing anyone else to do anything but write programs for their OS, keeping all hardware "in house" and avoiding driver issues altogether. MS tried to rush past driver develoment and Vista paid the price by not working on older systems. Win7's rave reveiws showed that someone learned their lesson... again. By the time Win7 drops to the retail stores, I sincerely doubt that it will be hard to get all the driver updates from HP itself. Two weeks ago, I couldn't get nVidia drivers to install on my HDX18, two days ago they installed without a problem.

I hope that provides not only an answer, but also context and insight.

[Yayitsthatkid]

I have a question about the gpu. Will I be able to use Rivatuner to affect the fan speeds of the nvidia card? or is this only for desktop PCs. I'm starting to notice the "fan noise" that everyone has been raving about and have noticed that when just surfing the web or using mixmeister the GPU temp is about 49-51 degrees Celsius. is that a good temperature? i really have no idea what a good/safe "temperature is since my laptop doesn't really get that warm.