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JackalsNose · 05-22-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djeuro

well what other better notebook is there than the DRAGON!?! i mean WOWWW look at these specs!

* Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
* Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor X9000 (2.80GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* 20.1” diagonal WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen (1920×1200)-”True HD” 1080p res
* 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS
* HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
* Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Blu(TM)
* 500GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB x 2)
* Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
* Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer

thats like a laptop you only dream about. I dont know about other people but this is like amazing

I think calling that thing a laptop is a misnomer. If I bring that to a class next year to take notes on, besides breaking my back, people would glare at it because of how dang huge it is. Battery Life would also be a downer for those long projects worked on away from the desktop. However, since I don't have a desktop, this would serve as one.

bboy daniel · 05-22-2008, 10:40 AM

I've never really voiced my opinion about this laptop, but yeah. Holy geebus, HP comes out with some ridiculous technology. I was watching the youtube video of the from digitalmediathought.com and notebooks.com of the Dragon and was thinking, this thing is pretty large. I was also wondering if it was larger than our house tv. Really though let's call it a standtop since it doesn't fit on your lap but is too small for a desk. Anyway, I really like how the media remote is at your fingertips. It would make playing, replaying and screening movies a breeze. The feature that includes the full keyboard is not bad either. It't not like you see many laptops having that for their sizes. I see myself never using the battery though. It'll pretty much end up a stand-alone desktop for me.

All in all, I think it's great. It rivals my other favorite thing from HP, The Blackbird. I would actually choose that monster over the Dragon lol.

Larrabee · 05-22-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackalsNose

I think calling that thing a laptop is a misnomer. If I bring that to a class next year to take notes on, besides breaking my back, people would glare at it because of how dang huge it is. Battery Life would also be a downer for those long projects worked on away from the desktop. However, since I don't have a desktop, this would serve as one.

Afcourse it would serve as a desktop. This one is huge and it has the power of a desktop of these times!

djeuro · 05-22-2008, 10:00 PM

serves as desktop, but its actually a laptop. never thought id say that

sharkhead7854 · 05-23-2008, 07:02 AM

*dreaming* yeah... its perfect.... the only laptop iv ever used was a malfunctioning dell LOL
i cant think of a cooler piece of machinery
id do anything in the world for one

Shan Gee · 05-23-2008, 08:42 AM

If I win the HP Pavilion HDX Notebook PC, I intend to use it as a portable on the go desktop. This is what HP wants you to do anyway because it calls this a "Notebook PC" not a "Notebook". If you were to carry it around like a notebook you would wear yourself out. This thing is heavy!

I do not agree with the fact that this is the best notebook, because this "Notebook PC" serves a completely different purpose. Notebooks are meant to be mobile in my opinion. They're supposed to be devces that are light and easy to carry around with you. This is a "Notebook PC" and is meant to act like a small form PC that you can carry around with you. An example of a good notebook would be the ASUS EEE PC or the HP Mini-Note. Now that's what I call a notebook!

You can see a review on the ASUS here:
ASUS Eee PC 900 Available from $549 | notebooks.com

There is also a review of the HP Mini-Note here:
HP 2133 Mini-Note: Videos, Specs, Photo Gallery | notebooks.com

Larrabee · 05-23-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djeuro

serves as desktop, but its actually a laptop. never thought id say that

You did right now!

Notebooks are coming closer and closer to the desktop performance. Desktop will always have one big advantage. Cooling systems!

sushrukh · 05-23-2008, 09:54 PM

Though there's no way of complaining but i've heard that the 4GB ram & the HDDs which has been used in Dragon aren't of high quality.It can be determined by the Vista Experience Index Memory & HDD scores.They should've used 7200RPM drives though & some Corsair or Micron memories.

Here's a screenshot of Vista Performance Index for all vital parts of Dragon ( taken from a review linked below) .

There's a great review of Dragon if you've not seen it yet.

Link :- BostonPocketPC - Review of the HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook aka the Dragon

Larrabee · 05-24-2008, 04:11 PM

Thanks for the link/review. The quality of the memory doesn't botter me. The hard disk that run @ 5 400RPM is that great, but when the dragon was released in June 2007 it came with a hard disk @ 4 200RPM.

sushrukh · 05-24-2008, 04:18 PM

Yep they have upgraded most components over time & now it's near perfect.

05-22-2008, 10:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
bboy daniel Status: Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 65	Thoughs about Dragon I've never really voiced my opinion about this laptop, but yeah. Holy geebus, HP comes out with some ridiculous technology. I was watching the youtube video of the from digitalmediathought.com and notebooks.com of the Dragon and was thinking, this thing is pretty large. I was also wondering if it was larger than our house tv. Really though let's call it a standtop since it doesn't fit on your lap but is too small for a desk. Anyway, I really like how the media remote is at your fingertips. It would make playing, replaying and screening movies a breeze. The feature that includes the full keyboard is not bad either. It't not like you see many laptops having that for their sizes. I see myself never using the battery though. It'll pretty much end up a stand-alone desktop for me. All in all, I think it's great. It rivals my other favorite thing from HP, The Blackbird. I would actually choose that monster over the Dragon lol. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/csulb_breakers If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend. ~Bruce Lee

05-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
djeuro Status: Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 189	serves as desktop, but its actually a laptop. never thought id say that __________________ DjEuro Sorry for gramatic errors

05-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
Shan Gee Status: Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 70	If I win the HP Pavilion HDX Notebook PC, I intend to use it as a portable on the go desktop. This is what HP wants you to do anyway because it calls this a "Notebook PC" not a "Notebook". If you were to carry it around like a notebook you would wear yourself out. This thing is heavy! I do not agree with the fact that this is the best notebook, because this "Notebook PC" serves a completely different purpose. Notebooks are meant to be mobile in my opinion. They're supposed to be devces that are light and easy to carry around with you. This is a "Notebook PC" and is meant to act like a small form PC that you can carry around with you. An example of a good notebook would be the ASUS EEE PC or the HP Mini-Note. Now that's what I call a notebook! You can see a review on the ASUS here: ASUS Eee PC 900 Available from $549 \| notebooks.com There is also a review of the HP Mini-Note here: HP 2133 Mini-Note: Videos, Specs, Photo Gallery \| notebooks.com __________________ - time tracking

05-23-2008, 09:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
sushrukh Status: Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 192	Though there's no way of complaining but i've heard that the 4GB ram & the HDDs which has been used in Dragon aren't of high quality.It can be determined by the Vista Experience Index Memory & HDD scores.They should've used 7200RPM drives though & some Corsair or Micron memories. Here's a screenshot of Vista Performance Index for all vital parts of Dragon ( taken from a review linked below) . There's a great review of Dragon if you've not seen it yet. Link :- BostonPocketPC - Review of the HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook aka the Dragon Last edited by sushrukh; 05-25-2008 at 12:55 PM.

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05-23-2008, 07:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
sharkhead7854 Status: Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida, US Posts: 114	dreaming yeah... its perfect.... the only laptop iv ever used was a malfunctioning dell LOL i cant think of a cooler piece of machinery id do anything in the world for one

05-24-2008, 04:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Larrabee Status: Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 234	Thanks for the link/review. The quality of the memory doesn't botter me. The hard disk that run @ 5 400RPM is that great, but when the dragon was released in June 2007 it came with a hard disk @ 4 200RPM.

05-24-2008, 04:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
sushrukh Status: Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 192	Yep they have upgraded most components over time & now it's near perfect.