Which hp laptop is best??

Question

im looking at buying a new laptop soon. i have had hp desktops and i really like them. so now i want an hp laptop. but i cant decide since most are pretty good. i would like your opinion on these laptops from best buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~cabcat0500000%23%230%23%2313l~~cabcat0502000%23%230%23%231t~~cabcat0502003%23%230%23%2311~~q466173746c696d69747067735f313131~~nf510%7C%7C4850&list=y&nrp=15&sc=abComputerSP&sp=%2Bbrand+skuid&usc=abcat0500000

the ones that i am looking at are the first two. please let me no which one you think is best. or any other hp's. thanx

Answer 1

Unless you can't afford a nicer one don't buy an HP. I have one and it keeps breaking. Apparently this particular model isn't as good. So stay away from the HP Pavillion DV8000. Also, if you think something may happen that you would want fixed by the company in the warranty time stay away from HP. I sent my computer in for repairs and it took almost 3 months to get it back. The only reason it didn't take longer is because I went through the legal department and threatened to sue. The products are complained about so much that they have a direct number to their legal department on their website. It's not hard to find either. If you can afford it I would buy a Fujitsu. They have some really nice notebooks. The one I'm looking at is the Fujitsu LifeBook® A6120 Notebook. Here's a link to their notebooks. http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Ecommer...

Hope some of this can help you with your decision.

~Lizzie

Answer 2

go with dv4-dv5-dv7 series, because they are newest,and best new ones i have the 2nd one dv5-1004nr

Answer 3

All HP laptops are good.  I have a Compaq Pressario Laptop and Desktop, Never had any problems!  Go with what you will need it for, either school or business.  Consider how much memory you will need and what you will be using it for.  

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

You should try the HP Pavilion from Circuit City. They are cheaper than at best buy and the computer is awesome...I love my brand new HP Pavillion. dv6910. I can't get off of it.

Answer 5

1st one its newer and more improved, it can also support blue ray disks, its better.  

Answer 6

Well dude there's really no best laptop.

Depends on what your looking for.

The best gaming laptop is nowhere near the same as the best business/office laptop.

First poster said it well tho, blue ray disk enabled is the best in this case.

Answer 7

Alrighty then, lol.

If you’re buying a laptop, there are a few things to consider.

1.     The processor. Most, if not every decent laptop in today's market has dual-core technology. This means that it has two processors working as one to compute information. Now, what's the difference between speeds? In all reality, for a common user (that is not a hard-core computer geek like some of us), the difference between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz is negligible. The only areas you will be able to notice will be in gaming, and video encoding.

2.     The memory. If the OS (Operating System) is a "32-bit" then it can only read approximately 3 GB of RAM. Only the "64-bit" processors can understand 4+ GB of RAM. RAM is what the computer uses to store temporary information, like open programs (internet, word processing, music players, etc...). A general rule of thumb is that the more RAM, the faster the computer will load programs/files to a point (as with everything). An industry standard nowadays is around 3 GB. The faster the "clock speed" of the ram (the higher the PC xxxx), the higher quality the RAM.

3.     Hard Drive space is what you store the more permanent information on - word files, music, videos, programs, etc....If you have an extensive music library (5000+ songs (legal songs)), then you should be looking at a computer with at least 250GB (1 GB = 1 Billion Bytes). If you don't really need all that space, then a laptop with 160+ GB of Hard Drive space would suffice.

4.     Graphics Processor!!! If you will not be watching many DVD's or playing any games, then you can settle for an integrated video processor such as the INTEL X3100. If you want the security of being able to play the occasional 3D game, then I would recommend a dedicated graphics card with dedicated memory (256MB or 512MB). You can check whether or not the card is integrated by going to "http://www.notebookcheck.net"

5.     Most laptops now feature DVD/CD Burners. Some offer a built in feature known as "Lableflash or Lightscribe." This will allow you to "etch" images on special CD/DVD's. It makes the finished CD/DVD look more professional.

6.     Price Comparison. Expect to spend $550+ for a decent laptop nowadays. You can sometimes (or during really good sales) find ones cheaper around $450.

       The first laptop I would recommend is the Toshiba M305D-S4829 from Circuit City this week. I just purchased it last Wednesday, and am typing on it right now. It has a ton of power, like seriously. I was playing BF2142 last night with no problems. It costs $699, but It'll be running strong for a few years before anything begins to become too demanding for it. The sound quality on this laptop is phenomenal. It has Harman/Kardon speakers that are Bose quality, and the headphones produce 8x more bass than my previous laptop. It has 4GB of RAM, an ATI Radeon 3100 processor, which is nearly equal to most mid-range dedicated graphics processors. The only game that I haven’t been able to run at medium settings has been Crysis, but it is playable at low. It supports 802.11b/g/n networks. It has a standard webcam (not to mention facial recognition software for extra secured log-ons) and all the other features you need lol. The style on this laptop is phenomenal. The only area it could use improvement in is with its battery life, averaging 90-120 minutes; this can easily be addressed with an extra battery.

       If that is slightly out of your price range though, I would say go to Best Buy and pick up the HP DV5-1002NR. It costs $679, but it is nearly as good as the above laptop with only a few exceptions (it is actually better in some areas as well, lol). The touchpad on it has a glossy feel which is fine for cooler weather, but if its humid out or your fingers are the least bit sweaty, it becomes quite difficult to move the pointer. It has a slightly better video processor - the ATI Radeon 3200 (the main difference is that it has a HDMI output). It has a slightly larger screen at 15.4" WS. Its half a pound heavier, which isn't really a big deal to me at all. It also runs the 32-bit OS of Vista which will only support 3 GB of RAM, which is fine for nearly everything. I hope this helps you in your quest!

       The next two are right about tied for abilities if the above prices are a bit out of your budget. I would recommend testing each one, and then deciding which one you prefer better.

       The first one is the Toshiba L305D-S5868 from BestBuy this week at $549. It features the ATI Radeon 3100 which is capable of handling many 3D games, and in fact - it is the same video processor as the laptop that I am using. It features a built-in webcam, as well as standard DVD/CD re-write ability. It has a 250GB hard drive running at 5400RPM. One feature that it could improve upon is its stock RAM. From the store, it only comes with 2GB. This can be easily upgraded to 3GB from any computer retailer (including www.newegg.com). It also comes

Answer 8

any of the ones with the amd proccessers you will be very happy with, if you go with the x2's that would be the best, but it all depends what you are going to use it for