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[justinkw1]

A few dv6 and dv7 models are listed on some Italian websites. The one that gives the most information lists 3xUSB 3.0 ports, a subwoofer for the dv6, (as well as the dv7, of course), and a "midnight black" metal chassis.

Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7090el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7090el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean:

Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7099el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7099el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean:


List of Intel wireless devices: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56162.cva

List of Broadcom wireless devices: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56154.cva

WHAT!? They are putting NVIDIA graphics in the dv6! Looks like I know what my next notebook is going to be...

[R3d]

630m sounds kind of weak though. The 640m benches that were leaked put it at 555m/6770m performance, so a 630m is probably a downgrade in terms of performance.

It's probably just the "6490m" of the DV6-7xxx series though. Wonder what the high end GPU will be.

[edit1754]

I think the 630M is like a 540M, unfortunately.

Though if the 630M is, like you said, the "6490M" of the next generation, and is the lowest non-integrated GPU offered with a higher option available, that would actually be great.

In my opinion, HP should not be have been offering the 6490M/7470M anyway, because for the most part it's such a useless GPU. It's slightly more powerful than integrated but it's significantly more expensive.

[Drac]

The Core i5-3210M will also be an option for the dv6/dv7.

Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7080el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv7 7080el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean: 0088611288376

Hp - New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7070el Black | Pc Notebook | Leggi le caratteristiche di New Hp Pavilion Dv6 7070el Black di Hp sul Catalogo Euronics Cod. ean:

[justinkw1]

630m sounds kind of weak though. The 640m benches that were leaked put it at 555m/6770m performance, so a 630m is probably a downgrade in terms of performance.

It's probably just the "6490m" of the DV6-7xxx series though. Wonder what the high end GPU will be.

I think the 630M is like a 540M, unfortunately.

Though if the 630M is, like you said, the "6490M" of the next generation, and is the lowest non-integrated GPU offered with a higher option available, that would actually be great.

In my opinion, HP should not be have been offering the 6490M/7470M anyway, because for the most part it's such a useless GPU. It's slightly more powerful than integrated but it's significantly more expensive.

Well, and this is from my standpoint -- the GeForce GT 630M would be a rather significant upgrade to what I currently have (GT 230M). I think Optimus support will most likely be in these notebooks as well.

[IsLNdbOi]

Are we going to see an Ivy Bridge refresh for the Spectre?

[Drac]

They'll have Ivy Bridge for it when the dual-cores are available, I'm sure. That might not be until June or July though.

http://vr-zone.com/articles/exclusiv...led/15075.html


First look!

http://vr-zone.com/articles/hp-unvei...res/15224.html

[yknyong1]

Announced on March 13 2012, available on April 8.
It could be refreshed designs with Sandy Bridge.
It could also mean Ivy Bridge is coming. That is not revealed.

HP unveils new Pavilion notebook PCs with stylish designs and enhanced features by VR-Zone.com
HP Pavilion Laptop Series Gets New Members - Softpedia

[yknyong1]

Another source:
HP Pavilion Laptop Series Gets New Members - Softpedia

VR-Zone is a generally trusted site.

[Drac]

Softpedia says that's when they'll begin to ship, which could be sooner than when they're available for purchase.

I hope they are available on the 8th though. If they do come with current-gen hardware, then my guess is that they kept all the ports in exactly the same positions, so they could just put the old motherboards in the new chassis.

[edit] The ports on the dv4 are obviously positioned differently...