HP 6516TX - The computer is personal again

iMav · 07-08-2007, 09:14 PM

The HP 6516TX specs are amazing on paper and for 58k ithink its a good buy .... first the machine core:

Widescreen 15" - 1280x800 reso
2 GB RAM
C2D 1.5 GHz
160 GB HDD
GeForce 8400 GS - 128 MB

Now some addons which are really cool multimedia features ...

The Quickplay Controls ...

these are touch sensitive tap-buttons which are quick and easy access to the QuickPlay Menu (quick Play is kinda HP's Media Centre),

then the keys have access to Play, Pause, Next, Previous and volume ....

the volume control is kinda cool ... slide ur finger to the right the volume increases slide in the other direction volume decreases

After that this baby has a finger print scanner which allows u to lock ur lappy to ur finger (this is kinda really cool to play with ... feels like MI-3)

Then i get a dual layer dvd writer (which i still have to try)

HDMI output port (another good feature i feel - future secure)

2 USB ports, 1 fire wire port, 1 external monitor connector, expandable slot, Memory card reader PCMI express slot

Now the Wi-Fi and bluetooth features are also there and u have a slider which allows u to turn on or off the wireless features

The mouse pad has a unique feature ... it has a button which when u press the mouse pad is dis-abled -the clicks, scrolls and mouse is dis-abled

Blue neon lights .... this is something adds to the sex appeal of the notebook .... the quickplay controls i was talking about earlier have this blue neon light glowing below them, the charger input on the right has a circular light surrounding the slot where u connect the charger

Integrated Camera and mic ... again really and this my friends is the only draw-back this machine has ... the camera is a VGA camera, the mic has a good range u dont need o go too close to the screen ...

WEI is 3.1 thanx to the 8400GS

and it comes bundled with Home premium and using ultimate on 512 mb and then this on 2gb is like an amazing feeling ... using vista is so cool on this baby

Now comes my personal favorite the Multimedia Remote .... yes i have access to complete multimedia features in my palm .... the remote is filled with featres ... it is blakc and gray and has all buttons in black except the Windows Media Centre launcher which is in Green and the remote looks kick a$$ coz of this green button ... the remote can launch quickplay menu, windows media centre and u browse play pause everything from the remote, the remote also has the shut down button ... hit it the baby hibernates and hit it again the monster awakens (yes hit the button when machine off it springs back to action)

It also has 2 headset connectors along with a mic connector in the front

PS: im arranging the images and will upload em asap ...

gxsaurav · 07-08-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by iMav

Widescreen 15" - 1280x800 reso
2 GB RAM
C2D 1.5 GHz
160 GB HDD
GeForce 8400 GS - 128 MB

Not bad, will match a 3 GHz P4 easily in performance. 8400GS is a sweet add on for Vista.

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The Quickplay Controls ...

these are touch sensitive tap-buttons which are quick and easy access to the QuickPlay Menu (quick Play is kinda HP's Media Centre),

then the keys have access to Play, Pause, Next, Previous and volume ....

the volume control is kinda cool ... slide ur finger to the right the volume increases slide in the other direction volume decreases

Trust me guys, u have to use it to believe it. Feels like Minority report.

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After that this baby has a finger print scanner which allows u to lock ur lappy to ur finger (this is kinda really cool to play with ... feels like MI-3)

Ultimate in security.

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HDMI output port (another good feature i feel - future secure)

Unfortunately, some ***boys who spends 3 times more money can't enjoy Real HD on there laptops

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PCMI express slot

U sure? isn't it PCMCIA Slot

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The mouse pad has a unique feature ... it has a button which when u press the mouse pad is dis-abled -the clicks, scrolls and mouse is disabled

Nice

Blue neon lights .... this is something adds to the sex appeal of the notebook .... the quickplay controls i was talking about earlier have this blue neon light glowing below them, the charger input on the right has a circular light surrounding the slot where u connect the charger

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the camera is a VGA camera

Its made for chatting etc. VGA resolution is good enough.

Which OS r u using? Bundled Home premium or ultimate?

iMav · 07-08-2007, 09:36 PM

ya sorry its the PCMCIA ...

OS: home premium
Cam: most other laptops have 1.3 mp cams even some cheaper hp notebooks have 1.3 mp cam

Ankur Gupta · 07-08-2007, 11:09 PM

Thanx a lot for the review...
Your review makes me more inclined to buy this one...
Also could you run a few tests to gauge the actual strength of this monster...
Waiting eagerly for the pics!!

iMav · 08-08-2007, 12:00 AM

^^ ah the tests ... yup il do those 2moro ...

and dont pin ur hopes on the pix coz they are gonna be from my 6600

TechHunter · 08-08-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by iMav

The Quickplay Controls ...
these are touch sensitive tap-buttons which are quick and easy access to the QuickPlay Menu (quick Play is kinda HP's Media Centre),
then the keys have access to Play, Pause, Next, Previous and volume ....
the volume control is kinda cool ... slide ur finger to the right the volume increases slide in the other direction volume decreases

The Quickplay Control is really cool to work with, so is the Finger print security system.

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Originally Posted by iMav

2 USB ports, 1 fire wire port, 1 external monitor connector, expandable slot, Memory card reader PCMI express slot

small correction, I think, It has got 3 USB ports.

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The mouse pad has a unique feature ... it has a button which when u press the mouse pad is dis-abled -the clicks, scrolls and mouse is dis-abled

There is but one problem with the mouse pad, not so major though, on prolonged use (of about an hour or so) it gets sticky !!

DV6516 configuration is one of the best in market now.... and it rocks...

Choto Cheeta · 08-08-2007, 11:18 AM

Tell me, Same config can come with Dell 1520 (modified) tooo, as price would be same i guess...

What would be ur Choise ??

TechHunter · 08-08-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

Tell me, Same config can come with Dell 1520 (modified) tooo, as price would be same i guess...

What would be ur Choise ??

Glad that you brough this point out.... Well i did considered DELL option before going for HP. A lot of research into this went by for deciding on HP or DELL. The same config when i tried out in DELL it was almost as same as HP if not less. So it was not cost that made me to go for HP.

And also the services they provide are at par(though the mode is different). Both are reputed companies and have both encouraging and horror stories about their services. No one can say ones services is better than the other or they offer better product than the other. After all the machine is defined by its configuration than its tag name. Its more or less like going for Intel processor or AMD.

I believe, most of you will agree, that HP has got a lot better looks and style than DELL. And that's one of the main reason i went for HP, atleast you will like to have a good looking machine when u pay around 50K

. Its not that HP machines gives you more than what DELL can in terms of performances, or vice versa. Its just a personal choice between them and a bit of homework before(this is really needed)you choose between them.

TechHunter.

Ankur Gupta · 08-08-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

Tell me, Same config can come with Dell 1520 (modified) tooo, as price would be same i guess...

What would be ur Choice ??

Well as of now Dell costs more in my city that is Delhi...
A few things you should have a look before deciding on one:
1)Do you need a better gfx card than 8400GS??
2)Do you need a better processor than intel C2D T5250?
3)Do looks matter to you a lot?
4)How is after sales-support of both companies in your city?(its almost same in major cities)
Well answers to these questions is what separates the two...

@iMav
Borrow a good camera frm someone or do watever but please upload some good,clear close up pics of the lappy!!

Choto Cheeta · 08-08-2007, 05:38 PM

@ankurgupta.me

well, Gaurav (Tary_G) bought one 1520 at Rs. 53k (incl tax shiping and that all) with 1 GB DDR-II incl 8600 GT, so i suppose Dell with this same config will definatlly come under Rs. 58k

and i dont understand ur question apart from the looks one...

as I asked for the same config

iMav · 08-08-2007, 05:44 PM

no, there is a huge cost difference in the same config now and gaurav's config when he purchased it, it has become more costly now .... besides with hp u get a tv tuner card (which i have to still procure) and a reliance data card

koolbluez · 08-08-2007, 05:45 PM

almost similar to my lappie.. xcept that i've a bigger & better screen.. but this one has a newer DX10 GPU...

iMav · 08-08-2007, 05:49 PM

^^ yup and finger print scanner

PS: tv tuner card will come in 2 months and reliance data card depends when anil ambani decides to give it ... crap

gxsaurav · 08-08-2007, 06:12 PM

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^^ yup and finger print scanner

Thats one reason I would prefer HP over dell

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tv tuner card will come in 2 months and reliance data card depends when anil ambani decides to give it ... crap

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lolz...

tarey_g · 08-08-2007, 06:42 PM

pics pics pics

Ankur Gupta · 08-08-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

@ankurgupta.me

well, Gaurav (Tary_G) bought one 1520 at Rs. 53k (incl tax shiping and that all) with 1 GB DDR-II incl 8600 GT, so i suppose Dell with this same config will definatlly come under Rs. 58k

and i dont understand ur question apart from the looks one...

as I asked for the same config

Well as iMav pointed out that right now there is quite a big difference in the price between the two so HP wins hands down at the moment...
And if you looking at same config on both then looks and after-service support comes into picture...
If you have flexible budget then the first two questions have relevance...

iMav · 09-08-2007, 12:14 AM

update:

wei score automatically increased to 3.4 it said new hardware found and then when i refreshed my wei score it increased to 3.4 and ya it has 3 usb ports i found the third 1 next to the charger connector

infra_red_dude · 09-08-2007, 12:21 AM

hdmi and fingerprint scanner are somethings what this lappy scores over most of the lappies in that range

also, the pcmcia standard is obsolete now. that slot is called as "express card" the cards are now almost quarter the size of pcmcia cards (16bit) and half the size of card bus cards (32bit).

regarding the cam, do check it out again. one of my frenz bought this lappy. he said its 1.3mp.

iMav · 09-08-2007, 12:24 AM

also the quickplay menu and remote control are really cool advantages ... over the dell offcourse

i confused the jargons ... the lappy has:

express card slot ... gx kya kaan fuse kara hai yaar ...

gxsaurav · 09-08-2007, 12:26 AM

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update:

wei score automatically increased to 3.4 it said new hardware found and then when i refreshed my wei score it increased to 3.4 and ya it has 3 usb ports i found the third 1 next to the charger connector

Did u reinstalled ?

& You said PCMCIA, I have never seen this lappy how would I know it has express card

infra_red_dude · 09-08-2007, 12:28 AM

dunno why, mebbe its the drivers. do check out the best drivers for ur 8400gs card. try out all thats available and decide on the best. my sis' lappy has the same card wid same memory (dell 1420) but it gets a consistant 3.8 rating for it in windows experience.

iMav · 09-08-2007, 12:29 AM

no i didnt re-install .... i updated vista and jus now chked that it downloaded updated drivers .... infra which drivers is she using did she dwnld em from nvidia site ???

freakin sh!t game performances have increased like helll ..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fifa 07 with everything max is running like a breeze

gxsaurav · 09-08-2007, 12:35 AM

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no i didnt re-install

Actually, U don't really need to. Just uninstall everything u don't need & clean the temp & residual files. Its a cumborsome task but u won't have to re-install.

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freakin sh!t game performances have increased like helll ..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fifa 07 with everything max is running like a breeze

Welcome to running Windows Vista with 2 GB RAM

infra_red_dude · 09-08-2007, 12:36 AM

nope, nothing. i'm the one who'll be doing all the housekeeping work for her lappy

and i hafnt updated. its using the stock drivers out of the box. jus experiment wid different drivers - stock, modded... everthing. i'm sure the rating will increase from the present 3.4.

@gx
pcmcia has been obsolete since a long long time. it was cardbus that was existant all these dayz and the express card has superseded it since the past few months.

iMav · 09-08-2007, 12:37 AM

hmmm ... will have to research this now ...

gxsaurav · 09-08-2007, 12:38 AM

Check laptopvideo2go for Drivers for Laptop graphics cards

infra_red_dude · 09-08-2007, 12:42 AM

one thing i don't understand is why is hp/dell not shipping the intel 4965 wifi card (802.11n). its the std. everywhere out now. why are we left out??!!!