HP DV6000

Quelch · 18th June 2007, 4:47 AM

The 'Good Guys' have this laptop optioned with 160gb harddrive

Asking $1800- negotiable

Anyone bought one of these or seen any reviews ?

parasonic · 18th June 2007, 8:18 AM

I can think of three DV6xxx models with a 160GB hard disk. You'll need to be more specific: what's the CPU, RAM...?

If it's a 1.73GHz Core2 Duo, you can get it for $1563

If it's a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM, you can get it for $1999

If it's a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 2GB RAM, you can get it for $2299

GreasyBear · 18th June 2007, 8:26 AM

Gezze $300 for 1GB of ram extra, that's insane. You can pick up 1GB for less than $80 these days.

parasonic · 18th June 2007, 3:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreasyBear

Gezze $300 for 1GB of ram extra, that's insane. You can pick up 1GB for less than $80 these days.

Also runs Vista Ultimate and has an ExpressCard digital tv tuner.

HP isn't as good value in their notebooks as Toshiba at the moment; $1997 (RRP) gets you a Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz with 2GB of RAM and $2292 gets you the same with a 2GHz CPU.

Quelch · 18th June 2007, 4:05 PM

Thanks ‘parasonic’

It’s a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM
They are asking $1,800-

Can you tell me the model number for the:
Toshiba; $1997 (RRP) Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz with 2GB of RAM
I may be able to get a good deal on it from the ‘Good Guys’

Are they as well made and reliable as the HP’s

Quelch

McbLt · 18th June 2007, 4:43 PM

From what I've read and my experience with a bunch of different lappies, Toshiba's are generally top notch when it comes to build quality and reliability.

parasonic · 18th June 2007, 5:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quelch

Thanks ‘parasonic’

It’s a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM
They are asking $1,800-

Can you tell me the model number for the:
Toshiba; $1997 (RRP) Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz with 2GB of RAM
I may be able to get a good deal on it from the ‘Good Guys’

Are they as well made and reliable as the HP’s

Knox

DV6304 for the HP ($1563 at Harvey's)

A200/K00 for the Toshiba (can be had for $1790 or so, I'm sure)

Much of a muchness in terms of build quality, I'd say.

TomSlick · 12th July 2007, 2:11 PM

What I'd like to know is why neither the Toshiba or HP are available here with 2.0Ghz processors.

They are available overseas

parasonic · 15th July 2007, 7:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomSlick

What I'd like to know is why neither the Toshiba or HP are available here with 2.0Ghz processors.

They are available overseas

New Toshiba $2499 RRP with 2GHz C2D.

Quelch · 18th July 2007, 8:23 AM

Is the difference between 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo
and 2.0Ghz processors noticeable in normal use ?

parasonic · 18th July 2007, 5:22 PM

I doubt it.

It'd be more evident if you're running any CPU-intensive operation that would normally take a fair amount of time, i.e. the 2GHz would take 9secs where the 1.83GHz takes 10secs.

18th June 2007, 4:47 AM	#1
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18th June 2007, 4:05 PM	#5
Quelch Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 417	Thanks ‘parasonic’ It’s a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM They are asking $1,800- Can you tell me the model number for the: Toshiba; $1997 (RRP) Core 2 Duo 1.73GHz with 2GB of RAM I may be able to get a good deal on it from the ‘Good Guys’ Are they as well made and reliable as the HP’s Quelch __________________ CPU - Intel E8400 3Ghz Core 2 Duo, Motherboard - ASUS P5K-SE-EPU (EPU), Memory A-DATA 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800 6400, Hard-drive SATA W.D. 640GB HDD, Graphics Card Gigabyte PCI-E 512MB 8600GT, Case CoolerMaster RC-690 with PSU, DVD RW Samsung SATA 20x Black, Logitech LX-310 Cordless K/B + Mouse, MS Windows VISTA 32bit Home Premium Edition Last edited by Quelch; 20th June 2007 at 10:47 AM. Reason: Wrong name (Mate's name who is also buying a laptop)

18th July 2007, 8:23 AM	#10
Quelch Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 417	Is the difference between 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo and 2.0Ghz processors noticeable in normal use ? __________________ CPU - Intel E8400 3Ghz Core 2 Duo, Motherboard - ASUS P5K-SE-EPU (EPU), Memory A-DATA 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800 6400, Hard-drive SATA W.D. 640GB HDD, Graphics Card Gigabyte PCI-E 512MB 8600GT, Case CoolerMaster RC-690 with PSU, DVD RW Samsung SATA 20x Black, Logitech LX-310 Cordless K/B + Mouse, MS Windows VISTA 32bit Home Premium Edition

18th June 2007, 8:18 AM	#2
parasonic Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,250	I can think of three DV6xxx models with a 160GB hard disk. You'll need to be more specific: what's the CPU, RAM...? If it's a 1.73GHz Core2 Duo, you can get it for $1563 If it's a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 1GB RAM, you can get it for $1999 If it's a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo with 2GB RAM, you can get it for $2299

18th June 2007, 4:43 PM	#6
McbLt Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, SA 5000 Posts: 1,102	From what I've read and my experience with a bunch of different lappies, Toshiba's are generally top notch when it comes to build quality and reliability.

12th July 2007, 2:11 PM	#8
TomSlick (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,456	What I'd like to know is why neither the Toshiba or HP are available here with 2.0Ghz processors. They are available overseas

18th July 2007, 5:22 PM	#11
parasonic Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,250	I doubt it. It'd be more evident if you're running any CPU-intensive operation that would normally take a fair amount of time, i.e. the 2GHz would take 9secs where the 1.83GHz takes 10secs.