better double confirm with the reseller as well as chat with HP online customer service for satyness. I would consider the dv7 if i have budget again. Love HP as always (minus the heat problem occured in previous model)

Intel® Chipset Design Issue May Affect Certain HP Desktop and Notebook PCs
» HP Customer Care


This document will be updated as additional information is available.

Overview
On January 31, 2011 Intel announced that they “discovered a design issue in a recently released support chip, the Intel 6 Series, code-named Cougar Point, and have implemented a silicon fix. In some cases, the Serial-ATA (SATA) ports within the chipsets may degrade over time, potentially affecting the performance or functionality of SATA-linked devices such as hard disk drives and DVD-drives.”
For additional information please refer to the Intel website .
To deliver a high-quality experience to our customers, on January 31, 2011 HP stopped manufacturing products with the affected Intel technology and placed a shipment hold on products in HP and channel inventory.
Not all HP computers with Intel chipsets are affected by this issue. To confirm if your computer contains the affected chipset, refer to the following section:
Determine if your HP computer is affected
Use the following steps to identify your chipset using the Device Manager.
Click Start , type device into the search field, and then select Device Manager from the list.
Click the plus sign (+) to expand the System devices entry.
If the chipset name in Device Manager is in the “Intel 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family," then your HP computer has the affected chipset.
Figure 1: Affected chipset listed in the Device Manager



Q:purchased an HP computer with the affected chipset, HP recommends that you choose one of the options below:
A:
- Participate in the no-charge HP service solution after updated parts are available. HP will inform customers through product support pages on www.hp.com when the service solution becomes available.
According to information from Intel, PCs that use the affected Intel chipset can continue to be used until a service solution is available.
Your HP computer will be supported under your existing warranty.
-Return your HP computer to the original point of purchase for a refund.
-Return your HP computer to the original point of purchase and choose a comparable system.



Q:What do I do if my computer does not have the affected chipset?
A :No further action is necessary.



Frequently Asked Questions :

Q :How long have HP products with the affected Intel chipset been available for purchase?
HP products with the affected Intel technology have been generally available since on or about 9 January 2011.
Is HP still making products with the affected Intel chipset?
A: No. HP has stopped manufacturing products with the Intel technology at issue and has placed a shipment hold on products in HP and channel inventory.

Q : When does HP expect to announce the service solution?
A:HP is planning to offer a no-charge service solution as quickly as possible after updated parts are received. We will inform customers through www.hp.com when the service solution becomes available.

Q: How much time do I have to return my HP PC?
A: Once the no-charge service solution is available, you will still have an opportunity to decide if you want to return your PC for a comparable product or refund or to participate in the service solution.

Q:Can I wait to return my HP PC for a replacement until one with an updated chipset is available?
A: Yes, or you may have your HP PC updated by choosing the no-charge service solution that might be available sooner.

Q:What are the technical details on this issue?
A:For technical information about the Intel 6 Series chipset, please refer to the Intel website at: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-032263.htm .


source : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...product=5041097

Check out the new model picture with launching at HP Taiwan. Eprice.tw

oh noes. wheres the bluray spec. sigh

n what did those laptops gone thru? jungle hiking? so much dust finger prints n dirt!

TO ALL SIFU'S!

My windows live messenger hangs/lag/freeze after 2-3 hours since i turn on my laptop. Or when its on screen saver, i use it again, my windows live hangs/lag/freeze. Its only windows live, tried uninstall and reinstall, didnt make a diff.

anyone encountered a similar problem? or any solution for this?


ITS JUST WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER, my other programme and my windows are working perfectly fine.

@toobad try difrent version of live messenger perhaps?

btw, do ur dv6 got the Sb prob as above? might be it related?

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Added on March 16, 2011, 4:46 pmpaging for toobad!

i hope ure busy playing with ur new toy not troubleshooting bcoz of probs or somthing



This post has been edited by Revamperz: Mar 16 2011, 04:46 PM

the spec on the fp is dv6 of wat price?
i saw another dv6 which is 2699 and it's i5 based

link pls?

i5 dv6?

DV6 4003xt
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM Processor
(2 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
4096MB 1333MHz/ max to 8GB* DDR3 Memory (4096 X 1 pc)
640GB 5400rpm
15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768)
Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Bluetooth : Yes
802.11a/b/g/n
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium(64bit)
Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 6570 Graphics, 1024MB DDR5
Altec Lansing internal speakers, Dolby Advance Audio playback
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Full-size island-style keyboard,HP Clickpad with On/Off button
"4 USB 2.0 (4th shared with eSATA port)eSATA Combo
, RJ-45, headphone out, microphone in, AC adapter, VGA, Kensington lock, HDMI"
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader* for Secure Digital cards, Multimedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
9-Cell Lithium-Ion (93Whr)
37.8 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W) x 3.08 cm (min H) / 3.6 cm (Max H)
from 2.51kg with 6-cell (Metal)

unfortunately the link for dv6 4003xt malaysia already been put out

Ohh, its just some settings with the internet explorer. Its working fine now, just need to change the settings

If u actually google it, many other laptops are having this problems as well, not only mine.

and to be honest, there's no problem with my laptop yet! Well i'm quite happy with mine.

now that the new refreshed model is out but almost RM 800 more expensive, i'm happy with my decisions few weeks ago.
Ohh btw, i'm not busy with my new toy, instead i'm busy with uni. but i'll check this thread one a week   

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This post has been edited by toobad: Mar 16 2011, 08:26 PM

glad ur enjoying ur lappy!

btw have u check the IC thing?

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=2082207

does ur dv6 4003xt got it?

yeap mine does.

i thought all 1st batch sandy bridge have it

i tot dv6 4003tx is 2nd gen SB device?

still digging out HP site for any info regarding this issue, when i ask seller, he said dont worry plus it got 3 years warranty

anyhoo.. thanks for ur info

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Added on March 17, 2011, 10:03 amdig dug dig dug! a hah!

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hard.../highlight/true

finally found something regarding this issue on both dv6 n dv7 on SB issue, it was tag solved so it a good thing!

gonna give it a read later

This post has been edited by Revamperz: Mar 17 2011, 10:03 AM

^DV6-4003TX is 1st batch SandyBridge, 2nd gen Core-i series

eh? now im confuse...

from the forum. same spec dv6 also effected n most of em proceed to refund. turn out the culprit will degrade overtime n only solution is silicon fix which HP yet to solved.

my gawd.i already hold this beauty n about to throw the money n skipping away with it. it still got unbeatable spec vs price wise..

why!? aaaaa.....

This post has been edited by Revamperz: Mar 17 2011, 01:36 PM

I called in HP and they said the refreshed DV6 and 7 and not even in stores yet... I thought it was out already? Can anyone clarify?

nope,havent out yet

This post has been edited by marcus20125: Mar 18 2011, 01:00 AM

its out in US with 6770m + usb 3

rm3999 for it?

HD6770M...hurm....

$999.99...