Topic: GPa's New Toy!

[Ken (OP)]

Yes, another one!   

So, GMa Kay is thinking that the Acer Aspire One is not seeing a lot of use by GPa lately and she's thinking that maybe GPa needs a bigger Laptop and then maybe she could use the Acer... and maybe a new lappy for GPa would be a good Christmas gift...

Next thing you know she's coming home with this big honking 10lbs bad-boy HP!   


So what am I thinking about it?
I'm thinking that this is one kick-butt PC! Still learning to use it of course, but so far it has been impressive. The 17.3" wide screen is plenty big and the display values are great, it looks as good as my 19" widescreen desktop monitor. And, this thing has plenty of muscle for running apps including games, I loaded it up with one of my fav games, 'Prey' and it managed all those heavy graphics and animations in this game with no problems at all. 
As mentioned, I'm still learning to use it, after all it has only been a couple of days, so I may post more later but to this point it is a real joy to use.

Thanks GMa Kay! 


Here's some detail:

HP dv7-3067nr Entertainment PC
Product Description
# AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile Processor M500
# 2.20 GHz
# 1MB L2 Cache
# Up to 3.6 GT/s system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 watt
# 4096MB DDR2 System Memory
# ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
# 500GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
# Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
# HP Espresso Imprint finish & HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone
# LightScribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVDR/RW Double Layer
# 17.3 Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
# Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
# Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
# 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
# High speed 56k modem
# Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound and Sub-Woofer
# DIMENSIONS: 16.2 (W) x 10.9" (D) x 1.37" (min H)/1.70" (max H)
# WEIGHT: 10.7 lbs

Here's a size comparison with the Acer and my desktop:
 

[Skhilled]

Nice!

When I get my tax rebate back I'll probably build a new PC or max out this one.

[Ken (OP)]

Building a new one is always a fun thing to do... it's been 3-4 years sense my last build, been buying them off the shelf lately. But building up an old one can be fun too, I've finally run out of junk parts so my days of knocking one together are at a standstill for now.  :08:

[Skhilled]

I buy all new parts including the case unless the PC I have is still worth upgrading. I do my research to make sure they'll all work together then I go for it. I usually buy from microcenter.com. I just go to the store instead of online then I can see everything. They have everything you'll need to build a custom PC. They even have a training center, a book store and can assemble your parts for you, for a price, all in one store. But I'd rather assemble it my self.

[Ken (OP)]

We have a small store like that here, but I've not tried them for a full build... have used them for some parts though.
http://www.intrex.com/

[Lesmond]

Very nice ken, I like the full keyboard too, my acer lappy has the full k/b, with the 17" widescreen

[Ken (OP)]

Yepp... the full keyboard makes it lots easier to use.

[Sport]

....now Our Familyforum has a SeriousCruncher!!!!!!

[Lesmond]

 Sport my little acer quad core is crunching 24/7

[Burgundyrose]

Awesome new toy! I bought my hubby a dvd player  , hehehehe.

[Skhilled]

LOL