I checked the forum for DV2000 club (since there is one for DV6000 series) but couldn't find one save for a HP and Compaq thread. I decided to start this forum specially for the proud users of all featured and most stylist laptop today, The HP Pavilion DV2000 series.

Welcome to all owners and the prospectives!



The Original Series


The Radiance Imprint


The Special Edition Verve Imprint


The Artist Edition Asian Odyssey


This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Jul 21 2008, 05:01 AM

good job mate...but i think not many people own this laptop so far...i am buying mine soon..btw, the latest is the dv2700t series...

Yeah. A lot of people still prefer Acer and Dell but now it seems more and more people become design-cautious. Just give it a lil more time. I just started the post anyway.

I just checked the new DV2700 series. HP just released the '7' series for DV2000, DV6000 and DV9000. TX1400 also joined the new line. Nonetheless, nothing beat the Verve. Never seen a laptop that beautiful.

Vivala Pavilion!

i bought a pavilion dv2703tx for my aunt. Must admit it's a nice laptop but I'm not the one who using it. btw, does the laptop has overheat problem?

and I found that it's quite laggy using windows vista premium with aero effect although this baby has dedicated graphic and 2gb of ram...

How about installing window XP in it? Anyone try b4?

u can install windows xp into it

How about the driver issues?

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Added on January 21, 2008, 7:43 pmThe overheating is due to various aspects. Vista not to mention Premium or Bz really makes your CPU and GPU work harder than they do with XP, hence the resulting heat.

My fren has a HP DV2100CTO with Core2Duo with no dedicated graphics and XP Media Center, the temperature was as regular as other notebook.
The fact that, it uses Dedicated Graphic further worsen the power consumption and heat production.


Pavilion DV2703tx for aunt?? Dude!!!

This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Jan 21 2008, 07:43 PM

guyz im planning to get this dv2615tx where can i get the best deal .. ?

already replace by hp pavilion dv2713tx

william what u mean by replace .. by dv2613tx

This post has been edited by Nervosa: Jan 21 2008, 08:17 PM

Better get the DV2713tx. Price I last saw was RM4'999 (DV2615 is also costing the same price)


Ms Win Home Vista Premium License

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz)

800MHz FSB 2MB L2 cache

Intel PM965 Express Chipset

2GB DDR2 667MHz (max 2GB)

250GB SATA 5400rpm HDD (DV2615 has 160HDD)

nVidia Geforce 8400GMS 64MB dedicated memory up to 831MB with 4GB sytem memory

14.0" TFT WXGA widescreen LCD panel with Brightview Technology

HD DVDROM superMulti DVDRW +/- double layer drive

HP Pavilion Web Cam integrated

Integrated Bluetooth

Fingerprint Reader, HP Remote control

Wireless 802.11a/b/g LAN

10/100 NIC integrated, 56k Modem

5-in-1 digital media reader slot

USB 2.0x3, IEEE1394 x1, TVout x1, VGA, Express Card Slot

2 Altec Lancing branded Stereo speakers

6 cell L-Ion Battery

Weight 2.4kg

This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Jan 21 2008, 08:26 PM

lol..im lost im planning to get the verve edition 1 with 2.2GHz which model is that .. ? i thuoght it was the 2616tx..

The Verve Imprint is DV2616tx. Only differ in CPU and imprint. Verve has 2.2ghz. Other specs same with DV2713tx. I think the price is RM5499. Add RM500 mo for the CPU and the imprint.


It's a limited edition, so better hurry.

Really love the imprint, best laptop design ever.

yea i have heard about the heating prob...ok, hp lappies come with loads of bloatware...i tried out a 2715 too, was pretty laggy for me....

You might want to try a clean install : http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=120228

and do check this out :
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=177289

Thanks for sharing. Btw, how can I use the Webcam w/o using Muvee? Is there a software I can download?

sorry bro, not sure yet...am only getting my pavilion with montevina...so that would be around june/july hopefully....

I using HP DV2715TX Special Edition...LOL

Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz
Intel 965GM Express Chipset
Intel WiFi Link 4965 AGN
GB Dual Channel DDR2 667MHz RAM Total up 4G
nVIDIA GeForce 8400M with up to 384MB RAM
250GB Western Digital SATA HDD
DVD-RW SlimType
Windows Vista Home Premium
HDMI plug (but only 2 USBs sigh..)
HP 1.3 Webcam
Fingerprint security
Cost me RM5400

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 2 2008, 06:57 PM

im gonna this dv2615tx in another 2 days more wahaha

Yeah, Montevina with 45nm Penryn, DDR3 RAM and built-in WiMax!! But keep your expectation low, that just a proposed date. Hopefully, Intel will release around May as they did with their other Centrinos platform. That's like a whole new chipset altogether.

but, AMD Fusion is way cooooler!! CPU and GPU on 1 chip. Dowh!!

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Added on January 22, 2008, 12:11 amWelcome to the club dude!!

HP is quite stingy tho, even with all the superb specs and price still give GeForce 8400 (with only 64MB discrete RAM) duhs....

What can be said, expensive brand..

HP maaa.

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Added on January 22, 2008, 12:15 amWelcome in advance man!

Any question, just pop it up here.

This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Jan 22 2008, 12:15 AM

HP all new design laptop is quite hot.....just start the laptop already can feel the heat out from processor and mobo.........Quite heavy also...can carry around easily......

I gotta agree. My HP also very warm. The ventilation is rather poor. Can't really feel the air coming out. The heat is trapped inside.
Something is not right with the architecture.

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Added on January 24, 2008, 12:54 amI gotta agree. My HP also very warm. The ventilation is rather poor. Can't really feel the air coming out. The heat is trapped inside.
Something is not right with the architecture.

This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Jan 24 2008, 12:54 AM

bahh all the verve edition got no stocks ..

Limited Edition maa.

bah.. just bough the dv6715...

im user for dv2615tx since 9/12/2007
wahahaha
i bought it from Singapore
all my fren very jealous to my laptop...
they said it very advanced
wahaha

so far....... no problem for me~~!!

Welcome to the club man. Mine is 2614tx. Collecting money to buy either the Verve Imprint or the Asian Odyssey now. Wohoho..

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This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Feb 1 2008, 11:19 PM

Is there anyone who noticed the HP/MTV TAMA? It's basically, a laptop skin competition in conjunction with HP drive to make the computers
personal again. Contestant were required to send their self-designed laptop with messages to the world at heart.

I really love this kind of art competition but as u probably already knew the competition was long closed.

The winner was Portuguese Joao Oliveira with the theme "Asian Odyssey".

Checkout the winning designs at: www.mtv-tama.com





















This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Feb 1 2008, 11:19 PM

how much is dv2703 selling at lowyat..dont tell me 3999..

Officially, it is priced at RM3'999 but that's official. U can get a RM50-100 discount from any shop or maybe even more. If u wanna get good price, go to shop like Sri Computers or Cycom. Even better price are offered by kiosks but I don't think u would get the genuine HP carry case. U can buy the HP bag at RM50 anyway at lowyat 3rd floor.

is there any possiblilities buiyng refurbished hp from the kiosk?? how to differentiate between original hp and refurbished hp besides recognizing the model no..

http://h50198.www5.hp.com/Store/default.as...mily.asp?pid=27

plus another 1 model that dint listed: HP Pavilion TX1316AU

all this is genuine model,other than this NO

i bought for my aunt 3 weeks ago i think. It's 3899 in Sri Computer wif 2GB ram (free upgrade), so far it's the best offer around lowyat that i can find.

how come??
then my dv2615tx not genuine ??

Im working in HP and im getting a HP Pavilion 6715tx which is not available in malaysia i guess. Im getting from singapore which im buying at a very very cheap price due to the employee programme. Anyway, pavilion is a really good notebook. Go get it.

is genuine model too but is consider old model already.dv2615tx replace by dv2713tx

This post has been edited by williamngwl: Jan 31 2008, 10:03 PM

Yeah, your friend is right. Charging a laptop with the battery on would inexorably reduce its life-cycle . If u charge with the batt on, chances are, u will get half the battery life in just over 2 months in a single charge.

Nonetheless, it's inadvisable. Taking the battery out would cause the current to travel with a slightly different electrical circuit
than normally it would with the battery on as the batt act as medium with which the current complete its circuit. Without the batt, sometimes u wud feel a slight stinging sensation on your keyboard tho I'm not sure if this indicates a serious issue. I did feel it sometimes with the batt off.

However, the most probable scenario u wud get is a crack to your battery hinge or u may get a loose battery compartment which makes sound whenever u shake ur laptop.

Bear in mind, HP clearly warns in every their laptops' manual to not disassemble the battery. This may implies voiding of the warranty if found so.

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Added on February 1, 2008, 4:32 amI don't think HP Malaysia sell refurbished laptops as does DELL. Below are the refurbished/imported laptops which are not under the warranty provided by HP Malaysia. I believe there are more now.

- Pavilion dv6409us
- Pavilion dv6409tg
- Pavilion dv6433t
- Pavilion dv6174t
- Pavilion dv6563cl
- Pavilion dv2415nr
- Pavilion dv6305t
- Pavilion dv9310us
- Pavilion dv6448se
- Pavilion dv2550se



They may come with International Warranty but HP Malaysia won't be covering the warranty neither in parts or labors. Nonetheless, these laptops by no means are illegal laptops. If you are thinking of buying one or just realized you just bought one, warranty will be provided by the shops/resellers that sell the units. I heard there is a shop that sell this imported units from Taiwan, if you happen to have a problem, they will send the laptop to Taiwan for warranty claim but of course it will consume a lot of time and maybe cash for the shipping.

The good thing is, they give consumers extra choices, say the Pavilion DV2415nr. U can get a Pavilion DV2000 with webcam and remote control with less than RM3000 for a AMD Turion X2 processor.

This post has been edited by ALIMUS: Feb 1 2008, 04:32 AM

does d2703 comes with a remote control??

It does have.

Product Description:

Intel Core2 Duo T5550 1.8Ghz
1GB 667Mhz-DDR2 /
160GB HDD / DVD+/-RW DL LightScribe
14.0" TFT HD WXGA w/ BrightView Tech
Nvida Geforce 8400M Graphic
USB 2.0 x 2, VGA x 1, TV-Out x1, HDMI
RJ-45, RJ-11, 802.11a/b/g, Finger print reader
5 in 1 Digital Media Card slot, Bluetooth
Integrated Webcam, Microphone, Remote control
2.41Kg with 6 cell battery
1 Year International Limited Warranty
OS: MS Windows Vista Home Premium


Best price I heard so far is RM3899 with 2GB RAM.

Introducing the new HP Pavilion DV2800 Artist Edition Asian Odyssey.




The dude in the picture is none other than the Designer of the imprint himself, 21 years old Joao Oliveira who won the laptop DV2800
with his designed imprint.

I'm not sure about the availability of DV2800 series but the Asian Odyssey will be available at least for US market come Spring.

For more pictures of the Artist Edition, check it out on the very 1st page of this posting.

guys i am thinking of getting this, but pretty concerned about the warranty and support. Would be getting it from the US and am not sure if HP UK, Aus and most importantly Malaysia will support it....any idea?

If u buy it frm proper shop with international warranty, shud be no problem. Be sure to ask about the specific countries coverage. Some1 is advising on buying global care pack.

hmm....ic ic...i am buying it online from the US site and getting my cousin to bring it down for me...i called hp malaysia, apparently no one was in, left a message and yet to hear from them...i even went to their site - US & Malaysia and got enquired about it, but still no answer this is pretty shocking for a big company like HP who is the No.1 computer brand in the world...

Here is what I configured in the US site:

2.5GHz, 6MB cache T9300 processor - penryn
2GM ram
250GB hard disk
128MB nVidia card
Intel 4965 card with bluetooth
webcam, mic, fingerprint reader

This is the dv2700t Special edition model and now they are giving discount coupons, and guess what? the total comes up to only RM 3698 A fantastic price if you ask me...

Yeah, I must say, it's a steal. Ur getting T9 CPU. I wonder if the Nvidia is not the typical 8400M. Wait till CNY hols end, and ask for the Nation warranty coverage. I don't think u will get this specs with the price in Malaysia.

guyz..how do i partition my dv2703tx??
or is they any specific tutorial for me to clean install everything back..

To partition disk, I only know how to divide 1 partition into 2: To do this, right click on mycomputer/computer, open down storage, click manage, find the partition u would like to shrink/divide. For other task, google and download magic partition.

U will need to make a recovery CDs 1st in order to clean install.

Go to Search Panel, find Recovery Disc Creation. U will need 2 blank DVDs. Follow the instruction. Bear in mind, the recovery disc creation can only be done once!

After finished burning the recovery discs. Insert disc 1, restart, check the BIOS to boot from CD-ROM (usu this is the defaut, so no need to go into BIOS).

Follow the instruction.


Other than this, u can simply press F11 during the boot up. It also act as recovery console but burn the recovery out 1st for safety.

which one is tru?? what i saw on hp site is that 2703 comes with 64mb dedicated gfx card but what i see on my 2703 box is 128mb..???

Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS(128MB Dedicated)

My DV2614tx has only 64mb dedicated graphic. The new 2703 shud have 128mb. Make sure u check the max graphic. For instance, mine is around 304mb with 1 gb ram. Not sure about 2gb ram.

owh ok.tanxs..
one more prob..i hear screeching sound at my power adapter..even it so low..but it can be heard if im very near to that thing..do u guys face that problem?? one more thing..how do i register hp warranty?

https://h50155.www5.hp.com/connexion/en_my/index.asp

i have register my product..but i read somewhere in hp site that says register product is not equivalent to warranty registration..plz clear me..

hey there,
i am using HP Pavilion DV2314tx, this laptop have a major heat issue,
especially the palm rest area where below it is the hard disk. Another thing is that i only covered under Asia pacific warranty...is that proper? am i suppose to receive international warranty as well?...someone please help

yes,it only come with asia pacific warranty only

Where exactly do u hear the screeching sound? The power adapter itself?

yes on the adapter itself

There something wrong with your adapter. Try to call HP. Maybe they can change the adapter.

hi, i'm the proud owner of dv2703,
by the way, i have a problem with this lappy, i'e created 2nd partition to install windows XP. boot with xp cd, but later face a blue screen error. acpi something something. do you guys have idea to solve this issue, need to install winxp as 2nd o/s, few program cannot run under windows Vista

u have to install windows xp first then install windows vista to enable dual boot

wanna ask bout temperature..
i use speed fan to check my laptops temp.. it give me 3 readings..in hdd then temp1 and temp2..where is temperature 1 and 2 taken?? my temperature 2 is usually 57-60..is it ok?

There are a few VERY IMPORTANT items you should take into consideration when buying a dv2000.

1) Make sure you have the 1 year local warranty by buying it from local manufacturers.

2) Stress test your PC, specially the processor within the 1 year warranty.

This is because the dv2000 series has a high degree of probability of failure within the first year. I acquired 4 units for our office and have already sent 2 for motherboard repair. It seems that the overheating problem is not just an annoyance to your palms but to your wallet too. The 1st one was within warranty, the other was beyond warranty. Good thing we had an extended warranty from an insurance company. Motherboard related repairs would cost you around 1000 USD.

There is really no replacement model from other manufacturers for this beautiful, classy and capable mobile. That is why I am still getting another 2730 for myself. (Core 2 2.2, 2Gig Ram, HD-DVD, and HDMI). I will just have to live with the overheating problem by making sure I have it insurance-covered for 3 years.

well, from what i have read - did extensive research on this model as i am going to buy it. those with the models dv2000~dv2500 are very prone to having overheating issues and most of the time the motherboard and maybe the graphics card too would need replacing. since the dv2600 model till now, the dv2700, there have been no problems yet, only some ppl having problems installing xp on the dv2700..

am getting the special edition version... will pull the trigger next week for :
2.5GHz T9300 processor 6MB L2 cache
2GB RAM
250GB hard disk
128MB nvidia 8400 gs card
lightscribe dvd drive
wireless-n with bluetooth
fingerprint reader, mic, webcam
high capacity 6 cell batt

if i can wait till july, hopefully the montevina version will be out.

some dv2700 owners claim that it runs much cooler than the previous 2000 series, but a bit warm where the hard disk is...

If not mistaken i think you would need to slipstream some drivers to the XP installation disc in order for you to install your XP. Check with Mr.Google for slipstream (nLite i think) then google around for dual boot (vistapro something) boot up manual. There are a few forums quite comprehensive about the dual boots for HP notebooks.

Cheers.

Getting my new laptop DV2703TX on this Saturday, and sold my Compaq laptop. Seems like everyone very happy about their HP pavillion laptop, I will test it kaokao on this Saturday and install COD4. Start the WAR with HP Pavillion DV2703TX.

ur laptop sure over 5k above..heh i got mine 2713TX SE model cost me RM5499 with T7500 2.2ghz other all same with you except dvd-rw no lightscribe and my ram comes with 4G

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 28 2008, 11:36 PM

I'm goin to get myself a DV2703TX this wkend,
kinda worry bout the overheat n the installing win xp pro prob..

but this is sure a vr pretty stuff, not juz pretty n im sastify wif the specs as well.. hehehe..

the windows xp installation will not be a problem

Why dun want Vista? Vista Home Premium good mar

regent, am getting mine in the US..price is circa RM4K, if there is a coupon, the same config would be rm3.6K only after conversion..this is the special edition model too but am so wanting montevina...anyway, if i cant wait till then, too bad ler...

i heard in some forums that the dv2700 model has probs installing xp..dunno maybe u guys can try and see...

Wah so nice u can get 2715TX SE in RM4k.....malaysia lowyat selling 5k above le

dont like vista..
n nid to do fyp..
so better use XP Pro
1st time lappie user..
hahaha~ hope it wont disappoint me..

The Laptop heat and weight 100% will let u down already.....heh....

huh.. bye bye DV2703TX.. no chance to get it d..
my dad called n said at penang no stock..
how come?
n most of the seller said this is an old model n wont hv new stock afta current stock is finish

wat happen wor?

n i ended up getting myself a vaio cr-35

Montevina is expected to be out in the mid of this year. It will be embedded with 45nm processing chip. The small size of the chip implies better efficiency, hence faster performance, less heat, longer battery life. Better wait if u don't reli need a laptop at this moment. I presume the next dv2000 generation will at least come with nvidia 8600 series.

anybody knows the reason why this laptop would suddenly fail to boot ?

no BIOS beeps or display , but have all the media control lights and can hear the fans spinning

hmmm probably you could try taking out the batterry ...leave for a while..and then boot without the battery (thru AC current)

already tried, but still the same

also tried remounting the RAM , n boot without hdd or optical drive

helping a friend with this actually , but since we're overseas should we just send it to HP for RMA ?

send to HP serivce center if all efforts failed!

Is the HP pavillion DV2000 got finger print ?

All HP Pavillion model now should come witha finger print if i'm not mistaken.

Not all...some got some dun have..depents ur budget

dv2713TX got finger print ma ?

yes,it come with finger print security

what modal you use ?

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Added on March 8, 2008, 5:56 pmremote control got ma ?

This post has been edited by Feliex: Mar 8 2008, 05:56 PM

to answer your question,DV2713TX do come with finger print security

oh..u use DV2713TX ?

so far nice to use ma ? how much u buy ?

HP DV2000 series so far weakness is Heavy , Easy Heat Up , Low GraphicCard ......8400M GS is junk..useless.....

than wat modal good wor ?

u want light and very good mobility then TX13XX....but graphic is junk....Actaully DV2000 are good....only this 3 weakness...HP laptop stability on hardware are good...Heat Problem ar..u need buy Laptop cooler...must Very good cooler(Aluminium) tehn can overcome this problem. Heavy? no choice...u cannot reduce it weight LOL...Graphic card?..Even 10k HP laptop also comes with 8400GS M

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Mar 8 2008, 06:27 PM

Actually i want use to school,gamming,listen music,watch movie and on9.

So i have three modal to compare.

1)HP DV2713TX
2)HP DV2715TX
3)DELL XPS m1530

so dunno wanna take which one....

so strees...if after buy got problem,cause this three notebook very expensive.

But I went to Low Yat Plaza, almost all booth oso put this lappy out for display, it is really eye catchy! I love this laptop but dun hav budget, end up buying Compaq as a replacement...

2715TX like mine one? Price is RM5.5K....5.5K laptop for schooling are far more beyong le..hahaha,,if u liek it no choice le....2713 is RM4.5K ...RM1k beyong this 2.....here is HP thread so i no talk about DEll lor...heh i am HP supporter!!!

@DaViDcHiN...COmpaq nice le...no heat problem!!!!

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Mar 8 2008, 06:34 PM

Thats mean can buy la ?

If screen 15.4'', thats was very perfect le.

dell xps m1530 got Geforce 8600GT.

HP DV2700 series all screen are 14.1

For ur la, 14.1 ok ma ?