*HP dv6t & dv7t (70XX / 71XX series) IVY BRIDGE Owners Lounge*

[TarballX]

The build quality question is just a general one, and I haven't seen the CNET Asia review (nor do I want to, has CNET stopped sucking at Apple's teat yet, probably not) so i'm not biased or anything. I still currently have my AMD DV6tqe which I'll be returning monday and so far it has been a solid piece of tech (except for the locked down BIOS but that's another issue) I've even gamed for quite awhile with.

I have noticed a few flaws with HP's build quality, like the plastic up by the speaker bar being slightly warped away from the aluminum and the plastic on the left edge not being perfectly flush against the body. These are very minor issues, but they would kind of prevent me from saying HP's build quality is perfect. Hopefully they've improved on this on these newer laptops. Unfortunately it's too late for me to upgrade to one .

[coastal_carolina]

Hey guys i just realized i'm gonna need a mouse with this laptop. I am gonna play games and use it for CAD and stuff like that, so i'm thinking i'm gonna want an extra button or two. So what would you guys suggest the Microsoft Wireless mobile mouse, or the Logitech m510. Any reasons you guys think i shouldn't get one or the other?

The m510 is marketed as a mouse that works on any surface. Pretty much any surface, other than a mouse pad, it doesn't track so smooth. But it only costs 40 bucks. The AnyWhere mouse cost, I think, 60-70 bucks. The ergonomics of the m510 is good. It's really comfortable and all the buttons are easy to reach. The AnyWhere mouse is smaller and may not be as comfortable if you have large hands. I haven't used either of the mice to play a FPS shooter though just RTS like Civ 5 and COH.

I got the Logitech m510. I really like the mouse. It doesn't work as great on different surfaces like it says it's suppose to though. So if you don't mind carrying a mouse pad around with it then get it. I also got the Logitech AnyWhere MX. It's a lot smaller. It tracks a lot better on different surfaces. The hyperscroll function of the wheel is nice but takes away the middle wheel button, if that made any sense.

Absolutely love the M510 mouse. I have two at home and have purchased several for Enterprise use... they have held up very well in the business environment. The Logitech mice with "Darkfield laser tracking" are more geared for use on Glass, etc.

[SHASHANK_BEST]

What is that hybrid hdd .?
Is it equivalent to SSD .?

And can i purchase an SSD after market and install on the dv6 .? ( The default 160GB is too expensive )

Plz suggest whether to go for mSSD HDD cache or a SSD HDD .??

And can we install an SSD simultaneously along with the HDD in dv6 .??

[PaKii94]

What is that hybrid hdd .???
Is it equivalent to SSD .??

And can i purchase an SSD after market and install on the dv6 .? ( The default 160GB is too expensive )

Plz suggest whether to go for mSSD HDD cache or a SSD HDD .??

if u can get a ssd aftermarket and put it in. i guess if u need 500+ gbs of space then go mssd

[kitsune556]

What is that hybrid hdd .?
Is it equivalent to SSD .?

And can i purchase an SSD after market and install on the dv6 .? ( The default 160GB is too expensive )

Plz suggest whether to go for mSSD HDD cache or a SSD HDD .??

And can we install an SSD simultaneously along with the HDD in dv6 .??

Several people have mentioned the Crucial m4 SSD. I think Amazon and Newegg are both selling a 256 GB for $200. SSD seems like the way to go IMHO.

[SHASHANK_BEST]

Several people have mentioned the Crucial m4 SSD. I think Amazon and Newegg are both selling a 256 GB for $200. SSD seems like the way to go IMHO.

Can we install the SSD along with the HDD in the dv6 .??

[PaKii94]

Can we install the SSD along with the HDD in the dv6 .??

dv6 has 1 hdd bay dv7 has 2. u can install mssd and hdd if u need more space but go with ssd in main bay if u dont

[sl4fko]

dv6 has 1 hdd bay dv7 has 2. u can install mssd and hdd if u need more space but go with ssd in main bay if u dont

There is however one other possibility I am having in my laptop.

It IS POSSIBLE to use 2 HDDs in dv6 models, in that case however you can not use DVD drive anymore. My configuration:

Internal HDD bay: Intel 520 SSD 120 GB as a system disk

Than I buyed THIS and installed also my 500 GB HDD instead of DVD drive for games, pics etc. Best solution for me!

[PaKii94]

There is however one other possibility I am having in my laptop.

It IS POSSIBLE to use 2 HDDs in dv6 models, in that case however you can not use DVD drive anymore. My configuration:

Internal HDD bay: Intel 520 SSD 120 GB as a system disk

Than I buyed THIS and installed also my 500 GB HDD instead of DVD drive for games, pics etc. Best solution for me!

oh yeah haha forgot about removing the odd. well i personally would rather just leave it if its in the machine just cause its made to be there. i wouldn't mind if i didnt have one but ya... for like sager/clevo its different because the odd can be replaced b4 its made so its not customized to the odd.

[coastal_carolina]

What is that hybrid hdd .?
Is it equivalent to SSD .?

http://www.storagereview.com/seagate...t_750gb_review

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...-ssd,3116.html

Def. take some time and check out those reviews, they are worth the read.