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I wanted the sleek book with the low power 25w A10, but they didn't offer it with a high res screen, so I went for the DV6z and picked up a discrete 7730m even though I believe it won't hybrid crossfire. I am so excited I had to tell someone. Here are the specs.
HP Pavilion dv6z
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M Accelerated Processor (3.2GHz/2.3GHz, 4MB L2 Cache)
2GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7730M Graphics
FREE Upgrade to 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
FREE Upgrade to 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
No additional security software
One 6 Cell and One 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
15.6-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone + HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
802.11b/g/n WLAN
Backlit Keyboard
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Total price with tax $895.41 (was able to use EPP and also use the $100 off coupon EPPVIP)
More than I wanted to spend, but I have been hankering for a backlit keyboard for a long long time, just gave my c60 AO722 to a sister-in-law in need, so all I have been using is the wifes x120e and the water cooled 3570k desktop. I can't believe I spent so much for a laptop that has such a weak discrete card, but I got my 1080p and an extra $75 for a discrete GPU seemed like a good idea.
With SSD prices crashing, I think I'll wait a couple of months for the prices to come down even further. This is what happens when Samsung, Hynix and IMFT all release 20nm Nand, only one way consumer prices can go, I still can't believe I spent $150 for a 128gb Vertex 4.
Thinking of upgrading the ram with this Corsair model, fastest 1600 MHz 8gb dimms I could find(10-10-10-27), able to get two for $102.58(using coupon code BTENDHE43).
Now the waiting truly begins...
HP Pavilion dv6z
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M Accelerated Processor (3.2GHz/2.3GHz, 4MB L2 Cache)
2GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7730M Graphics
FREE Upgrade to 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Microsoft(R) Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word/Excel(R) only, No PowerPoint(R)/Outlook(R)
FREE Upgrade to 640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
No additional security software
One 6 Cell and One 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
15.6-inch diagonal Full HD Anti-glare LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
HP TrueVision Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone + HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
802.11b/g/n WLAN
Backlit Keyboard
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Total price with tax $895.41 (was able to use EPP and also use the $100 off coupon EPPVIP)
More than I wanted to spend, but I have been hankering for a backlit keyboard for a long long time, just gave my c60 AO722 to a sister-in-law in need, so all I have been using is the wifes x120e and the water cooled 3570k desktop. I can't believe I spent so much for a laptop that has such a weak discrete card, but I got my 1080p and an extra $75 for a discrete GPU seemed like a good idea.
With SSD prices crashing, I think I'll wait a couple of months for the prices to come down even further. This is what happens when Samsung, Hynix and IMFT all release 20nm Nand, only one way consumer prices can go, I still can't believe I spent $150 for a 128gb Vertex 4.
Thinking of upgrading the ram with this Corsair model, fastest 1600 MHz 8gb dimms I could find(10-10-10-27), able to get two for $102.58(using coupon code BTENDHE43).
Now the waiting truly begins...