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

[SHASHANK_BEST]

I'm really concerned about the availability of Optimus on the dv6 . Live chat rep says it is not there and will only be there on laptops that have 2 graphic cards (lol) .

Could someone who has received the laptop clarify .?

[SHASHANK_BEST]

Here:
Google Translate
directly from google translate :
"Finally, note that Optimus technology to equip this laptop that would work on default on the Intel 4000 HD integrated into the processor and the GeForce GT 630M graphics power only when a higher is required, in order to provide the highest autonomy possible."

And here they do a test on the hd 4000 and the 650m:
Google Translate

The intel driver (for the HD4000) was also found on hp website:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56001-56500/sp56157.cva

I guess then it would support optimus then . Why haven't they mentioned it in the specs then .?

[smc33]

Anyone actually have one yet? Can you take some HQ pics or video?

[SHASHANK_BEST]

BTW how do we get the drivers for the customized models .? Do customized models also have a model no. for which the drivers can be downloaded from the drivers page on hp.com or what .?

[basharg]

I guess then it would support optimus then . Why haven't they mentioned it in the specs then .?

Dunno really :S

[SHASHANK_BEST]

I'm confused what to go for 1TB HDD over 750 GB ( 5400rpm ) or choose 2GB vRAM for GT650 M against 1 GB . Can choose only either one of them ..!

Plz advice ...

[FatalGeek]

I'm confused what to go for 1TB HDD over 750 GB ( 5400rpm ) or choose 2GB vRAM for GT650 M against 1 GB . Can choose only either one of them ..!

Plz advice ...

Did you not post this?

You won't regret not ordering the extra vis ram , trust me .
It's a waste of money and of no use for 650M ..!

Answered your own question yes?

[kitsune556]

I'm confused what to go for 1TB HDD over 750 GB ( 5400rpm ) or choose 2GB vRAM for GT650 M against 1 GB . Can choose only either one of them ..!

Plz advice ...

A 1 TB 5400 RPM drive will be slower than a 750 5400 RPM drive... If HDD speed is a concern for you, look into getting an aftermarket SSD (don't order the laptop with it, it's a total rip off).

[SHASHANK_BEST]

Did you not post this?



Answered your own question yes?

Yes thats what i read ...
Could someone please suggest me for sure what to go for .?

[xAnimal]

A 1 TB 5400 RPM drive will be slower than a 750 5400 RPM drive... If HDD speed is a concern for you, look into getting an aftermarket SSD (don't order the laptop with it, it's a total rip off).

What this guy said ^^

The "best" SSD will always be cheaper than the "HP SSD".
I picked up 16GB of RAM for $80
I picked up a 180GB Corsair Force GT SSD (One of the fastest SSD's) for $160.

My DV6 with my upgrades:

• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
• 3rd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM Processor (2.3 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
• NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GT 650M Graphics with 2GB GDDR5 memory [HDMI, VGA]
• 16GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 180GB Corsair Force GT SSD
• NO mSSD Hard Drive Acceleration Cache
• Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
• No additional security software
• 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
• FREE Upgrade to Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
• 720p HD video streaming webcam supports Skype + FingerPrint Reader
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)
• Backlit Keyboard
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Has anyone's order actually started being built yet? I ordered literally 6 hours after it was available and mine has been at "Order Dropped Off at Factory" Status for 2 days now.