which model should i buy

[Haku Mioje]

deciding which version of the hp dv6 i should buy

the first one is the stock(non-customized) model, specs follow: Price $967.67

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.00GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90 GHz
Memory 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM); Max supported = 8GB
Display 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Video graphics Radeon HD 6770M switchable graphics with 1024MB GDDR5 and up to 3813MB total graphics memory
Audio Dolby Advanced Audio with Altec Lansing speakers
Primary CD/DVD drive LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer Support
Hard drive 1TB (5400RPM) Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Networking Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless options Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & WiDi
Finish Brushed aluminum
Warranty and support-1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Toll Free Support (NA);1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support; 30-Days Free Limited Software Support with 1-Year (from date of purchase); Free Limited Software Support with Product Registration.
Weight 5.78 lbs
Power 120W AC Adapter ; 6-Cell 55WHr Lithium-Ion Battery
Beats Audio Yes
Backlit keyboard No

the second one is the customized one, specs follow: price $1290.47

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor 2.00GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90 GHz
Memory 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM); Max supported = 8GB
Display 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
Video graphics 2GB GDDR5 Radeon(TM) HD 6770M Graphics [HDMI, VGA]
Audio Dolby Advanced Audio with Altec Lansing speakers
Primary CD/DVD drive LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer Support
Hard drive 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Networking Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless options Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & WiDi
Finish Brushed aluminum
Warranty and support-HP 2-year Care Pack Pick Up and Return Service for HP Pavilion Laptop PC
Weight 5.78 lbs
Power 120W AC Adapter ; 6-Cell 55WHr Lithium-Ion Battery
Beats Audio Yes
Backlit keyboard No


not to much has changed for the $300 difference and extra 2-3 weeks wait... whats everyone elses opinion???

 

[jeremy28092]

I would go with the 2nd 1 it has way better graphics extra year of warrenty

 

[IknowLITTLE]

i agree with jeremy unless your looking to store a TUN on it. Meaning enough to the point were your not going to be gaming as much as saving videos or what have you.

 

[Haku Mioje]

well im not going to be hard core gaming and i do have alot of movies and music i watch and listen... how BIG of a difference will the graphics be, like give me some stats on the difference because waiting a month and adding closer to $400(im deployed so i have to ship it to the states before i get it here) just doesnt sound as nice and 2 weeks and $400 in my pocket just for me to play games like sims 3, maybe cod, and maybe stuff like assassins creed or mass effect.

 

[jeremy28092]

the difference will be playing the games on low settings vs max settings the cheaper 1 has a bigger hard drive so thats a plus for you if you really don't care that much about games then go with the cheaper 1just know your getting 1 year less warrenty with the cheaper 1