New Compaq V2000 and HP DV1000 series watch

[bayernjuven]

Just got my dv1000 but found the HD is very noisy~~
The model is Toshiba MK6026GAX, 60G 5400rpm.

Every time I access the drive, the noise comes~~It is more noisy than the HD on my the Dell that I have been used for 3 years~~

Is that normal?

Thanks!

 

[Tatonkaland]

I have had mine since New Years and have had no problems.
My HD is a Fujitsu MHT 2080AT
I can barely hear the HD upon accessing at anytime.

This is my unit:
HP Pavilion dv1000 Series Customizable Notebook PC
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 745 (1.8 GHz)
- 14.0" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)
- Intel(R) Extreme Graphics designed for Pentium(R)
- 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 80 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
- FREE Upgrade from DVD to DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive!!
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG & Bluetooth

 

[gbrux]

Like Ta Tonka Land, I can bearly hear the HD.

Incidentally, I saw a dv1150 model at Circuit City. It's specs include an Intel graphics card with a dedicated 64 MB of DDR memory. I thought the dv1000 was only available in shared graphics memory configurtions.

Now, I think the dv1000 would be a perfect notebook if it had a grahics card like the ATI 9700 moble with at least 64 MB dedicated memory, not shared graphics memory like the current version.

 

[fbrdphreak]

All dv1000/v2000 models use shared memory. All Intel graphics on laptops use shared memory. I think "dedicated" means that the memory from the system RAM is dedicated to the graphics card. The keyword you are looking for with non-shared memory is "discrete."

 

[gbrux]

Thanks fbrdphreak. You are absolutely correct.

I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about these computer things. But, as you have pointed out, I misunderstood the word "dedicated" for "discrete" memory. The difference in technology is significant, and the differences in performance are huge.

My post shows how marketing can be tricky. While I understood that the only relevant terms were "shared memory" versus "discrete memory", Circuit City's marketing added "dedicated memory", which threw me off.

However, I will reiterate my belief that the dv1000 would be a perfect notebook if it used a mobile grahpics card with at least 64 MBs of discrete (not shared) memory.

 

[fbrdphreak]

I will definitely agree with that. A dedicated graphics card could make this little puppy a mobile gamer, I would buy one then! (My gf bought one, thus why I'm involved in this thread )
To those who are interested, in the next week or so there will be reviews on both the v2000 & dv1000 on the website listed in my sig. Check 'em out and please leave comments after the reviews (there is a form to do so). Thanks!

 

[GeekyMe]

Ok, I tried to burn my 1st DVD "Troy" and I get this "copy Protected" message, same thing with "Ray". I paid for my DVD and just want an extra copy. Not trying to bootleg them or anything like that. Am I doing something wrong here or do I need another software program, I'm using the included software "Record Now". Which is misleading. - lol

Someone please tell me what the DVD burner is for if you can't burn movies?

Thanks

 

[gbrux]

It is a violation of American copyright law to copy copy-protected DVD movies.

Having said that, you must use an application to break the copy protection scheme of the DVD movie, rip the DVD movie files from the DVD to your hard drive, and then you can burn a copy of the movie files to a blank DVD disk.

The advice I just gave you paraphrases the advice of commercial copying software like Roxio Easy DVD/CD Creator and Nero Burning. Don't believe me? Get a copy of one of these applications, and search their help files.

DVDShrink appears to be the most popular and most useful of the ripping and burning free applications available. DVDShrink not only will rip the DVD movie files, it will also compress the files to sizes small enough for one DVD disk. This compression is necessary because the files on most DVD movies can fill two blank DVD disks of 4.3 GB disks. When used on a computer where Nero Burning coexists, DVDShrink will also burn the files to a blank disk.

As far as I know, no one has ever been prosecuted for using DVDShrink to do what you want to do: i.e. for backing up your own DVD movies.

 

[modestninja]

You might consider using DVDdecrypter to do the ripping and only using DVDShrink to do the shrinking since DVDdecrypter tends to do a little better job with the ripping than DVDShrink.

After ripping with Decrypter just open the copied files with Shrink and remove whatever you want (like the french audio track and those annoying extra features and menu) then burn the movie. It very nice when you tend to demolish dvds to demolish a $.40 copy rather than a $10-15 copy.

 

[bugger]

actually, it does fit. the notebook sticks out maybe an inch at the top but the velcro flap will cover it, and the sides are wider but a perfect fit for the power and other cables. there's not a lot of padding though.

Originally posted by: GeekyMe
Oops, after closer examination those bags are too small. The inside dimensions would not work.

Oh well.

 

[imported_dynamic]

Ordered one more V2000 today. Its just terrific.

The specs :
Pentium M 715A - 1.5Ghz (previous one is 1.6Ghz)
Intel Pro Wireless 2200 BG( previous one has bluetooth too, no hassle - linux drivers available)
Bright view screen (didnt have it for the last one)
256 Megs of RAM (bought a 512MB module for $88 at newegg)
60Gigs 4200 RPM (Want no issues with over-heating due to the higher speeds)
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Comes with a HP printer ($80 worth), free after rebates.

$934 after APP and rebates!

Also ordered a Jansport Java bag. ($44 at ebags, after discount)

Was contemplating between the DV1000 and the V2000, but finally decided to go for another v2000. Its looks beat the DV1000's DVD playing feature.,in my opinion.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Nice, can I assume that was with student discount? Enjoy your v2000; my gf's dv1000 rocks :thumbsup:

 

[gbrux]

Say.

I have a problem with QuickPlay playing DVD movies. After starting QuickPlay and after the DVD move has started with its menu showing, I can't get the movie to start playing. I can get to the menu showing Play movie, options, lanuages, etc., but can not access any of these options.

When I press the Play/pause button, I get the little green circle with the cross.

Music CDs play just fine.

Anyone know whta is about.?

 

[imported_dynamic]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Nice, can I assume that was with student discount? Enjoy your v2000; my gf's dv1000 rocks :thumbsup:

Yes, its with student discount (APP - Academic Purchase Program)

 

[dfinder]

Looks attractive with student discounts, but thinking as it is just in early stages...
anyway nice notebooks..

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: dfinder
Looks attractive with student discounts, but thinking as it is just in early stages...
anyway nice notebooks..

What do you mean early stages?

 

[gbrux]

A review of notebook sleeves can be found here;

Review Sumdex Impactguard Notebook Sleeves

 

[imported_dynamic]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: dfinder
Looks attractive with student discounts, but thinking as it is just in early stages...
anyway nice notebooks..

What do you mean early stages?

Certainly not early stages. Its been more than 5 months since it released.

I ordered my first one on Aug 28th, immediately on its release. The brightview option wasnt even available then and the 512 X 1 RAM module was cheaper than the 256 X 2

That system is doing absolutely great. I even went for a 2nd one (a gift) today.

 

[EvanAdams]

Mine is going great. My problems have stemed from windows mostly. HOWEVER, the silver lid on my dv1000 has taken a severe beating. It is heavily scratched and chiped. (the chip is actually white, very odd)

If I were to get a new one I would get the compaq as the dvd feature has been useless for me.

 

[GeekyMe]

Interesting Evan,

I looked at the Compaq as a result of finding a comparison review of the two, but chose the HP because of it's layout.

Lol, I noticed my clock malfunctioned and did not keep the right time today after I had traveled with it over the weekend. Time to see what can be done, although it's not a biggie to me.

Happy Valenstine's Day to All!

-God Bless you

 

[fbrdphreak]

Hey all,
Can somebody with the DVDRW on this model post or PM all of the various read/write speeds? I'm in the process of wrapping up my review on the dv1000 for LaptopLogic.com and would like to include those speeds for reference. Some quick Googling didn't yield any results and I haven't found it on HP's site yet. Thanks in advance!

 

[imported_dynamic]

Originally posted by: EvanAdams
Mine is going great. My problems have stemed from windows mostly. HOWEVER, the silver lid on my dv1000 has taken a severe beating. It is heavily scratched and chiped. (the chip is actually white, very odd)

If I were to get a new one I would get the compaq as the dvd feature has been useless for me.

believe it or not, my friend with a dv1000 has a similar kind of scraping ...
i havent brushed up my v2000 yet, dont know what color will show up
atleast your lid is silver and white doesnt look tooo different ...

problems with windows
good for me, i hardly, if ever, use windoze!

 

[imported_dynamic]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Hey all,
Can somebody with the DVDRW on this model post or PM all of the various read/write speeds? I'm in the process of wrapping up my review on the dv1000 for LaptopLogic.com and would like to include those speeds for reference. Some quick Googling didn't yield any results and I haven't found it on HP's site yet. Thanks in advance!

Great! One more DV1000 review!:roll:
Does anybody have any clue as to why HP isnt sending the V2000 for reviews? All I see are DV1000 reviews! with very few v2000 reviews.. No wonder it is more popular than the V2000!

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: dynamic

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Hey all,
Can somebody with the DVDRW on this model post or PM all of the various read/write speeds? I'm in the process of wrapping up my review on the dv1000 for LaptopLogic.com and would like to include those speeds for reference. Some quick Googling didn't yield any results and I haven't found it on HP's site yet. Thanks in advance!

Great! One more DV1000 review!:roll:
Does anybody have any clue as to why HP isnt sending the V2000 for reviews? All I see are DV1000 reviews! with very few v2000 reviews.. No wonder it is more popular than the V2000!

First of all slick, my dv1000 review is a lot more in depth than any other one I've seen. Second, we have a v2000 review also. The main reason we're doing the dv1000 review is because my gf bought one recently and would make a great addition to this fledgeling site.

 

[bayernjuven]

I returned my dv1000 2 days ago.

I found from DV1000 forums that the problem in my machine is very common in some recently made dv1000.

They have noisy HD(from TOSHIBA, 4200rpm and 5400rpm)and the fan turns on and off frequently even when the machine is doing no serious task(type in Word, browse web page...)!

I don't know whether early dv1000 have problems like this~~