what notebooks have this config? Light, 14" or 12" widescreen + DVD burner

[imported_GLO]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: GLO
and how much would a DV1000 with 1.8ghz, 100gb HDD, 2gb ram cost in the USA? or anywhere else?

You can go to HP's website just the same as us.

dv1000 w/1.86 P-M, 256MB RAM, CDRW/DVDROM, Brightview, wifi, 40GB 4200RPM: $1219

2x1GB DDR2 sticks: ~$250
100GB 5400RPM: ~$200-$250

EDIT You might also consider in the HP L2000 Special Edition. It is a Turion based notebook, but is an incredible value. It is based on the same chassis as the dv1000:
http://www.laptoplogic.com/news/05/20/2005/242/0/
It is available at http://hp.shopping.com

the L2000 seems to be about US$200 cheaper when comparing a 1.8Ghz. 2gb ram, 100Gb hdd.

Plus the L2000 uses the ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M graphics, which provide up to 128MB of user-configurable UMA VRAM.

How does the ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M compare to the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 - Pentium??

I know that the Turion64 cpu may provide upto a 10% performance gain, with a 10% reduced battery life to offset the gain.

Lastly, i thought i read somewhere that the L2000 doesnt have the DVD or music quickplay feature like the DV1000? Is that correct? Ifso, it makes the L2000 more like the Compaq V2000! (which does usually sell cheaper than the DV1000).

Your thoughts. The search is still on!😉

 

[imported_GLO]

this is interesting!

Special Edition L2000 series PC $1,599.00
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz/1MB L2 Cache)
14.0 WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)
ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/productivity ports
2.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x1024MB)
100 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM)
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works/Money

dv1000 series PC $1,894.00
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 750 (1.86 GHz)
14.0" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)
2.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x1024MB)
100 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 - Pentium
FREE Upgrade to 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM!!
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works/Money

V2000 series PC $1,924.00
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)
2.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x1024MB)
100 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 w/productivity ports
54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN w/ 125HSM/SpeedBooster(TM)
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works/Money

Isnt that very interesting!!!

They all share the same chassis, come out of the same plant and yet it seems as though the best spec'd system is the cheapest???

Since the L2000 now uses the ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M gpu, do you think that the DV1000 will gain that upgrade soon?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: GLO
They all share the same chassis, come out of the same plant and yet it seems as though the best spec'd system is the cheapest???

This is because of two main things: (1) Turion is priced a bit lower than Pentium M in terms of the CPU itself. (2) The L2000 is a special edition "fundraiser" notebook, with $50 of each purchase being donated to Lance Armstrong's Cancer Foundation. HP is probably selling this at a lower price point to move more units for this cause; eating into their margin some, but helping (A) promote HP, (B) promote AMD, and (C) help a good cause.

Since the L2000 now uses the ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M gpu, do you think that the DV1000 will gain that upgrade soon?

No, this will most likely not happen because Intel REALLY likes its partners to use its motherboard/chipset. The Radeon Xpress 200M chipset DOES support Pentium M, so it is possible. But Intel most likely gives more of a discount for those who buy CPU/chipset together and manufacturer's can't take advantage of the Centrino logo & therefore the Centrino marketing unless they use the Intel CPU/mobo/wifi card.

EDIT Here is some first hand info on the L2000:
http://www.laptoplogic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774
And my review on the dv1000 (keep in mind the dv1000 in the review is the 855 platform, not the 915 (Sonoma) platform the dv1000 is currently based on):
http://www.laptoplogic.com/reviews/hp-compaq/46/1/1/

 

[imported_GLO]

which DVD burner does the DV1000 now use? and what are its specs? Does it burn well?

 

[Foghorn]

Poor build quality of the Dell 700m is an idiotic statement. I have one and see nothing wrong with the "build quality". Care to provide evidence of this other than "what I've heard"? The 700m is a solid notebook.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: GLO
which DVD burner does the DV1000 now use? and what are its specs? Does it burn well?

HP's site is down at the moment, but I believe they offer an 8X DVD+/-RW drive, although I am not sure if it is dual layer. THey also offer a lightscribe version, which when using special discs will inscribe a label on the disc for you.

I've not used an HP notebook DVDRW but I would expect them to be of average quality. Burn's DVD's just fine, CD's as well. The only thing I would be skeptical of is commercial DVD ripping, for backup purposes only of course 😉

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Foghorn
Poor build quality of the Dell 700m is an idiotic statement. I have one and see nothing wrong with the "build quality". Care to provide evidence of this other than "what I've heard"? The 700m is a solid notebook.

I share experiences that I have heard from other users. I also share my experiences that I've had setting up different Dell laptops, which include a 600m that I was not impressed with. Lower end Dell Inspiron laptops ARE known for their lower build quality. Why do you think Dell can take $750 off any of their machines? You get what you pay for 😉 Some machines you get a lot, others you don't get as much as you can with say an HP or Asus

That's my opinion, agree or disagree 🙂

 

[Foghorn]

My old el cheapo low end Inspiron 1100 lasted two years without a hitch, sold it to a new owner who said it worked perfectly. I don't think it ever crashed once. Never had a hardware problem or a quality problem. Dell's sales volume, like any other high volume seller, allows them to sell at lower prices. Show me a better laptop for the money. Yes, you can pay more for a carbon fiber or titanium frame, but I don't intend on throwing it out the window as a quality control test.

 

[Plester]

700m build quality is very good - I have an Asus M3N and my wife has a 700m and I would give the 700m the edge on build quality, In the last few years I have worked with a Dell L400, Toshiba Portege 7220cte and M35, IBM T23 and R51, and again the 700m ranks right up there. (ps. I have completely dissassembled all the above notebooks so I know the build quality throughout - incidentally the portege 7220 wins the best of the bunch).

Dell rightfully got a bad rep for build quality on more than a few of their lappys over the past few years, but lets face it, a company doing that kind of volume with that many models is going to have some dogs.

 

[Tostada]

Originally posted by: ricebin
u guys should check out the

gateway 250m

cheap <1100 bucks
14" bright widescreen
light 5 lb
1.1 in thick

awesome all the way around

I really like that laptop. You can play with them in Best Buy, and they seem like the perfect size, really sharp looking and thin but solid. It's only $930 for the M250X with 512MB, the 9-cell battery upgrade and the screen upgrade. I think I'd want to spend $210 for the 3-year on-site coverage, though.

Still, I'm having a lot of trouble justifying the Gateway purchase when Dell has the new $600 off a $1499 laptop coupon. I could get a 12" Inspirion 700M or a 15.4" Inspirion 6000D with 4-year on-site and accidental damage and a few other upgrades for about $900.

The 700M is just not enough smaller/lighter to justify the cramped keyboard IMO. I could justify getting a Latitude X1 because it's 2.5 LBS, but not a 4.1 LB 700M... and of course the coupons don't work on the Latitude.

 

[ND40oz]

Any Dell is going to be cheaper because of their coupons. The 700m's build quality is great, had a problem with the one of the keys with my brother inlaw, they next day'd me out a keyboard. Service is top notch with Dell, although it does help that I'm Dell certified and get all my parts from them next day. Though if you do have to send it in, turn around seems to average 3-4 till it's back in your hands. You should be able to pick up a decent 700m, as in 1.7 or 1.8 p-m with 1 gig and a DVD-burner for less then 1200 bucks after one of their coupons. Much cheaper then any of your other options that are spec'd the same.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Plester
Dell rightfully got a bad rep for build quality on more than a few of their lappys over the past few years, but lets face it, a company doing that kind of volume with that many models is going to have some dogs.

My thoughts exactly

Glad to hear your 700M is working out well