BB: HP DV2418 14.1" Intel Centrino Core Duo T2450 2.0GHz Laptop

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I don't have any pics, but the battery sticks out of the bottom by about 2cm, so the laptop is tilted. The screen does have an obvious reflection, which is really only obvious if a) the screen is off, or b) you're looking at a primarily dark image. As for the weight, it's a bit over 6lbs with the 12 cell battery installed.

Thanks for the feedback. Because the laptop is tilted with the 12 cell, is it annoying to type on (with the slanted keyboard), or harder to balance on your lap?

Actually, now that I write that, I realize that I usually put up the "legs" on the back of my desktop keyboard. Maybe a slight tilt would be ok...hmmm...

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I don't mind posting pics, but not sure how to or what size to set them at. If someone gives me that info, I will glady show you different views of the comp.

I don't mind the battery sticking out a bit, cause it's well worth the extra run time. The 6 cell was pitiful...

Thanks, but I found some good pics at notebookreview.com! Cheers

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I have the AMD X2 version of this laptop and love it! The model I bought is the DV2422 for $899 and comes with 2gb of ram. I would go for core duo but to be honest, the GMA 950 is horrible compared to the 6150. I'm able to run source games (counter strike source, half life 2, gmod) at 1024x768 almost max, Dawn of War at native resolution, Warcraft 3, etc etc. I find the processor to be just fine and I have a feeling that the perceived differences between the two chips are exaggerated. I just came from an Asus A8JS with a T7100 and the difference in day-to-day performance is negligible.

The keyboard is average, I don't find it too loud.

The screen is crisp and reasonably bright but the verticle viewing angles could be better. I'm wondering what screen you guys have.

If you have the time: In device manager click on monitor and then right click on "plug and play monitor" and go to properties. Click the details tab and select hardware ID from the drop down box. This is the manufacturer ID of your panel, and some can be much, much better than others.

Mine is NVD0800 and has washed out blacks from the bottom to roughly halfway up the screen. It's tolerable until I see a screen with a lot of black (watching a widescreen movie).. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem.

Glad you chimed in. I just noticed that one was on sale @ FS for $300 off as well ($899). What caught my eye was it has 2 gigs of RAM standard vs. 1 gig for the BB model.

Question - I can't see anywhere on the FS website as to what battery it comes with (6 or 12 cell). Can you help out there?

[mr_saturn]

It comes with the 12 cell. It does add a fair bit of weight to the laptop, but I actually like the slant it gives. Like you I would bend my knees up while using other notebooks, on this one I don't have to do that. A rather large plus is that while laying on a bed or even just sitting somewhere, the battery gives a bit of clearance to the air vents. I've had to arrange my blankets in a certain way for every other notebook I've had, but this one can just sit on top with the battery providing some space.

[oakjefferson]

I just bought this from the Oakville store an hour ago because of this thread. I'm sitting here setting it up as we speak. I grabbed the $30 HP printer which seemed like a good deal. Now I'm wondering though if I should return it and get the FS model

[tanim]

you guys i bought the amd version of this computer for the same price from futureshop on august 1st.

Can i do anything to get a refund adn then buy it from best buy. Or will they only let me exchange it. I bought it 10 days ago.

[mr_saturn]

The best buy model only has 1gb of ram and inferior gfx, so go ahead and return the FS deal if that doesn't bother you. In my opinion the benefits of the Intel processor are outweighed by those two points.

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I'm just back from the store too.

I didn't buy it though - want to think a bit more on it. It's a nice machine, for sure, but the glossy screen has me a bit worried. I get headaches/migraines from bright lights, and the laptop was reflecting pretty much every bright light in the store right into my eyes. It wasn't a problem with just the HP though, all the glossy-screen laptops were doing it.

The other things I noticed were the lid shows fingerprints easily (not a huge deal) and on the 1-gig version @ BB, Vista was a bit choppy; an extra gig of ram (like on the FS one) would be helpful. Damn I hate Vista...


Which has me re-considering the $499 Dell 1501 deal since you can get it with a matte screen and XP. Really wanted a black case (the silver/white Dell is kind of unattractive to me) and a 14.1" laptop though for the size/weight savings...

Decisions decisions...

[tanim]

The best buy model only has 1gb of ram and inferior gfx, so go ahead and return the FS deal if that doesn't bother you. In my opinion the benefits of the Intel processor are outweighed by those two points.

My dv6402 has 1g ram as welll tho, its teh dv6402

the graphics card is better tho


what do u think if i have 1g of ram on the amd one is it then worth it to get the intel one?

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Well suddenly we're talking apples and oranges - your laptop is a 15.4" DV6xxx series. The one(s) this thread is about are the 14.1" DV2xxx series. They are quite different.

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Can someone link me to the FS deal?

[tanim]

Well suddenly we're talking apples and oranges - your laptop is a 15.4" DV6xxx series. The one(s) this thread is about are the 14.1" DV2xxx series. They are quite different.

ahh my mistake sorry, thanks for helping me though!

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No problemo Tanim!

Can someone link me to the FS deal?

Here u go:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0090529&catid=

$100 more then the one @ best buy, but with an extra gig of RAM.

[oakjefferson]

Just got back from Heartland FS. I returned the 1gig 2418 to Bestbuy, they tried to sell me the 2408 which is the same Intel 2080 chip as the 2418, but with 2gig for $899 (same price as Future Shop's 2422 with the AMD). I went with the FS one after tracking it down as what I read told me the processor is a bit better. Now, there's a 2432 at FS that has an Intel 2450 that might be better, but it's $999 so it's a different ball game.

Either way, great bang for the buck I think for $899 on my first laptop after 3 desktops.

[EGee6]

i feel bad for people who bought laptops last week and got the turion instead with a small battery for the same price.

Why? All they have to do is return it and purchase this new one.

My gf's sister bought this laptop last week and said it's not bad for the price. Battery is suppose to last like 6 or 7 hours