Any problems with putting an HD-DVD drive in a laptop? (+ laptop deals inside)

[Beezy]

Alright, thanks. Here's what I'm looking at:

HP Pavilion dv6500t customizable Notebook PC

– Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
– Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
– 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
– 75% OFF Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!!
– 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
– HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Microphone
– Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
– FREE Upgrade to 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
– HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
– Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
   
Order subtotal + tax - 30% off web only coupon = $999.86

Coupon code for anyone who is interested:




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[Beezy]

Prole you HP cigarillo, get in here!

[Van Cruncheon]

no problem at all, and that's a fuckin' great deal

6500t =

america's favorite laptop

[TVC15]

Sorry, dude.  You aren't going to get much help.  HD-DVD drives in PCs are a new thing, so nobody is going to have any experience

[MCD]

Awesome deal.

but HP software is lol.

doesn't matter much though.

[MCD]

Sorry, dude.  You aren't going to get much help.  HD-DVD drives in PCs are a new thing, so nobody is going to have any experience

i doubt he would have any problem, and even if he did, it can always be patched via a firmware update.

[Beezy]

Sorry, dude.  You aren't going to get much help.  HD-DVD drives in PCs are a new thing, so nobody is going to have any experience

I see. Any idea why HP only has HD-DVD drives and no Bluray? Format war bullshit?

The main reason that I want this is so that I won't have to buy a standalone HD-DVD player (at least not anytime soon).

[MCD]

Originally, HP was HD DVD exclusive (just like Acer).

but about 2 months ago at some blu/hd conference (can't remember the exact name/date) they announced  that they will go neutral.

[Smooth Groove]

What about this deal, Prole?

Sorry, dude.  You aren't going to get much help.  HD-DVD drives in PCs are a new thing, so nobody is going to have any experience

I see. Any idea why HP only has HD-DVD drives and no Bluray? Format war bullshit?

The main reason that I want this is so that I won't have to buy a standalone HD-DVD player (at least not anytime soon).

You can use the 360 drive with any PC and it comes with 6 free movies.  The 360 drive is probably cheaper than a labtop Hd-dvd drive. 

[brawndolicious]

the external drive (the 360 strap-on) is probably the better deal because as smooth said, it comes with a bunch of free movies and it connects to your PC/laptop through a USB port.  An internal drive would help with portability but then there's the problem that you could probably only watch one HD movie on a full charge (disk constantly spinning).  and then you have the problem of the drive possibly breaking forcing you to send in the whole laptop.

you plan to use this for school or for everything in general on PC?

[TVC15]

That's my laptop, Smooth, except mine is awesomer.

[Smooth Groove]

That's my laptop, Smooth, except mine is awesomer.

So $900 is a good deal? 

[Beezy]

The 360 drive is really ugly to me.

Plus the reason I wanted this is so that I can just hookup my laptop to my TV to watch HD-DVD movies.

An internal drive would help with portability but then there's the problem that you could probably only watch one HD movie on a full charge (disk constantly spinning).

...what?

you plan to use this for school or for everything in general on PC?

Everything in general.

[Smooth Groove]

The 360 drive is really ugly to me.

It looks better than a WII, you dummy Ninthing!

[Beezy]

Fuck the 360 drive! I don't want it! I don't even have a 360 yet!

[MCD]

Fuck the 360 drive! I don't want it! I don't even have a 360 yet!

We need to talk.

[Beezy]

Fuck the 360 drive! I don't want it! I don't even have a 360 yet!

We need to talk.

I'm trying to take advantage of Kmart's 20% off coupon, but the fuckers haven't had any of the new systems for about a week now.

[brawndolicious]

The 360 drive is really ugly to me.
Plus the reason I wanted this is so that I can just hookup my laptop to my TV to watch HD-DVD movies.
...what?

laptops run out of batteries faster when they're playing a movie.  this is from the drive constantly spinning .  I'd imagine HD movies make it run out a little faster because it does require more processing power.

the best thing to do is get a 360 HD-DVD drive and use it on your laptop for a while and then put it on your 360.  unless it really looks too ugly to you.

Everything in general.

that's what I thought.  would have been better to go lighter for a school only laptop.

[Beezy]

The 360 drive is really ugly to me.
Plus the reason I wanted this is so that I can just hookup my laptop to my TV to watch HD-DVD movies.
...what?

laptops run out of batteries faster when they're playing a movie.  this is from the drive constantly spinning .  I'd imagine HD movies make it run out a little faster because it does require more processing power.

I'd be displaying the movies on my TV in bedroom. The laptop would be plugged in the whole time. I want the HD-DVD drive to watch movies on my plasma, not the laptop's lil' 15 inch screen.

[brawndolicious]

The 360 drive is really ugly to me.
Plus the reason I wanted this is so that I can just hookup my laptop to my TV to watch HD-DVD movies.
...what?

laptops run out of batteries faster when they're playing a movie.  this is from the drive constantly spinning .  I'd imagine HD movies make it run out a little faster because it does require more processing power.

I'd be displaying the movies on my TV in bedroom. The laptop would be plugged in the whole time. I want the HD-DVD drive to watch movies on my plasma, not the laptop's lil' 15 inch screen.

yeah so the external drive would work best in that situation.  I don't now if they have a black one yet but that might look a little better.

[Beezy]

yeah so the external drive would work best in that situation.

How? If I get the laptop without the HD drive, then it won't have an HDMI output. How would I connect my laptop to my TV? It has no DVI inputs. HDMI is the only way that I can connect my TV to a PC.

[brawndolicious]

oh, I thought it would let you choose HDMI when you assemble it.  It's pretty stupid to only allow it if you get an HD-DVD drive.

[Vizzys]

you get hdmi out when you choose discrete graphics over shitty intel bullshit graphics

but you lose a few usb ports

[Beezy]

you get hdmi out when you choose discrete graphics over shitty intel bullshit graphics

but you lose a few usb ports

Really? I still don't want the 360 drive though.

[Beezy]

I missed out on both of the deals in this thread. They both ended earlier than they were supposed to. :'(