New notebook=(HP Pavillion dv6000 + Kubuntu) - Vi$ta
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Got myself a new laptop HP Pavillion dv6000 from Al-Ghanim. Some specs:
- Intel Core 2 duo 2.0
- 160 GB HDD
- 2GB RAM
- DVD/CD reader writer
- WiFi/Bluetooth
- 5-in-1 Card reader
- 15.4″ screen with built-in webcam
Priced at KD 359.000 I had a choice between HP and Acer [KD 330.000]. Since I already own an Acer, and I wanted a change, I picked up HP. The specs were similar between the two products.
As usual the Micor$hit Vista Home Premium was pre-installed on the machine. Micro$hit has sort of hardwired their crappy product line to the BIOS of this machine, so everytime you boot up, it shows an option to boot in Vista recovery mode.It doesnt let you install XP. There are workarounds for XP installation but they are way to buggy and complicated for an average user. So much for monopolistic bitch called Micro$hit.
Who cares…anyways..
In went the Kubuntu 7.10 cd and the sweetness of linux just sprayed all over the walls of this baby. I wiped out all partitions on the notebook and within 30 minutes Kubuntu was installed. No errors..no hiccups [touch wood]. Kubuntu 7.10 recognised every component on the notebook, including the webcam, wireless card, bluetooth adapter and the nVidia graphics adapter. It smartly downloaded all the updates…and now the thing rocks!
oye! congrats man that’s sweet
:: Mabrook, Since i wanted to install Kubuntu on my Toshiba but i found that Fedora much better and faster. eventhough i did not install it on my laptop so i installed on my PC anyway Mabrook again
@Chika/Frankom: Thx guys…am enjoying the box [touche]
Congrats for the great device ..
HP is actually my brand of choice, when you walk yourself into my study room you’d find all kinds of Gadgets produced by the company, from Laser Color printers to Office All in One solutions .. even a TX1120 laptop - their top ranked laptop currently - ..
I really adore HP ..
Congrats once more .. Enjoy your new device
Congrats Man, I have trying to find a similar notebook with Identical Specs … can you please advise from which showroom you bougth this notebook …. would really appreciate the info.
@Saeed: From Al-Ghanim Salmiya store…now prices have reduced a bit too.
well its not my 1st visit to your site, but i really need your help with these series.
For how much the sell it and where to find it in Kuwait???
HP Pavilion DV6580
Sony Vaio VGN-AR770
Sony Vaio VGN-AR670
Sony Vaio VGN-AR730E/B
@TripleM: I dont have idea about Sony Viao’s, but HP 6000 series are in the range from KD 350/- to KD 450/- depending on features. Best place to buy them is Al-Ghanem stores in Kuwait as they offer good deals, lowest prices and are most reliable.
Thanks DA
There is no problem removing Vista and installing XP. You just have to change the SATA mode in the bios.
Can we install xp on hp pavilion dv 6000?…i will do whatever if i can install xp….
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