Notebook with HDMI

[chiewee]

Looking for a notebook with HDMI to watch movies from HDTV.. any recommendation? :s11: Budget is 2.5k max... Some choices found in BD:
Brand Price
Dell L1525 1249
Dell m1330 1999
HP dv3025tx 2299
Compaq v3709tu 1899
HP 2773tx 2299
HP 2712tx 1899
LG e200cp7ea3 1799

[linliansen]

benq joybook S41 $1699
T8100, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, GeForce 8600GS, 14.1"

[chiewee]

Dell 1525 $1,349.00 "Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5550 15.4""
Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
2GB DDR2 SDRAM"
Dell M1330 $1,999.00 "Core Duo T7300 Processor 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM
Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS, 13.3 inch, 1.79 kg"
Dell M1350 $2,199.00 "Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor 2.2GHz, 2GB RAM
"
LG E200 $1,799.00 "Core 2 Duo T7250 Processor 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM 12.1""
ATI Mobility Radeon X1250"
HP Pavilion dv6700 "Core 2 Duo T8300 processor 2.4GHz; 2GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS 256 15.4"""
BenQ JoyBook S41 $1,699.00
ASUS U2E (Core 2 Duo U7500 Processor 1.06GHz, 1.5GB RAM)
HP Pavilion dv3000 dv3025tx $2,299.00 "Core 2 Duo T9300 processor 2.5GHz, 2GB RAM 13.3""
Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS 256"
Acer Aspire 6920G $1,998.00 "Core 2 Duo T8300 Processor 2.4GHz, 3GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 9500M GS 16"" 3.5kg"
LG E300 "Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor 2.2GHz, 2GB RAM 13.3""
ATI Mobility Radeon X1250"
NEC Versa S5500 "Core 2 Duo T7700 Processor 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100"

[haylui]

get the HP one...either one

[WestGuy]

If your primary purpose is to watch movies on your HDTV, my recommendation is the HP dv6773tx.

Simply because it comes with a Blu-ray drive, and not many laptops come with a Blu-ray drive

RRP is $2699, but i believe it should be cheaper at most places

Simply spectacular when i watch Blu-ray movies via HDMI to my 1080p LCD TV=:p

[FireHobbit]

asus also ahve f6s...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/frozentrace/DSC08760.jpg

[frozentrace]

yeap the F6 comes with hdmi 1.3

[linliansen]

The Benq Joybook S41 comes with HDMI too.

Comparing the specs between the Joybook and Dell, you notice how much more ex Dell is?

[hitme]

any new recommendation after 1 year?

looking for notebook with hdmi

[low123]

notebooks with hdmi, serves no purpose I think..
for HD. full HD movie viewing a LCD TV is required of at least 24" I think,

Unless ur notebook has a 24" LCD screen.. Hdmi will be of no use to you..

[MrJacky]

notebooks with hdmi, serves no purpose I think..
for HD. full HD movie viewing a LCD TV is required of at least 24" I think,

Unless ur notebook has a 24" LCD screen.. Hdmi will be of no use to you..
The purpose of the HDMI is for people to view movies on their HD-capable TV.

HDMI is there to replace S-Video.

Your notebook does not need a "24" LCD screen".

[GhostZM]

Go for ASUS..

With yr budget, you can consider these ASUS models:

N81Vp
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9550 2.66 GHz
- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
- 4GB DDR2 800Mhz DRAM
- 14.1 " TFT Widescreen display with LED backlighting (1366x768)
- ATI HD4650 1GB VRAM GDDR3
- 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi DVD+/-RW
- 5 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI
- Built-in Bluetooth® V2.0+ EDR
- Approx. 2.4kg
- 2-year global warranty
Price: S$2170

N50Vn
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 2.26 GHz
- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
- 4GB DDR2 DRAM
- 15.4 " WXGA (1280x800)
- Nvidia GeForce 9650M GT 1GB DDR2
- 320GB SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi DVD+/-RW
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI
- Approx. 3kg
- 2-year global warranty
Price: S$1690

N51Vf
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9550 2.66 GHz
- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
- 4GB DDR2 800Mhz DRAM
- 15.6" HD LED backlight (1366x768)
- Nvidia GeForce GT 130M 1GB DDR2 VRAM
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Super Multi DVD+/-RW
- 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI
- Built-in Bluetooth® V2.0+ EDR
- Approx. 3kg
- 2-year global warranty
Price: S$2220

F50Sv
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 2.4 GHz
- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium
- 4GB DDR2 800Mhz DRAM
- 16" WXGA (1366 x 768) Color Shine (Glare-type)
- Nvidia GeForce GT 120M 1GB DDR2
- 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Blu-Ray Disc Drive (Reader) + CD/DVD Burning Feature
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI
- Built-in Bluetooth® V2.0+ EDR
- Approx. 2.9kg
- 2-year global warranty
Price: S$1960


CheerS!!!;)

[ayeong]

Hi folks,

Beside the video aspect of having HD via HDMI connection, what do you guys solve the audio aspect ? Most of the notebook (at least I have not seen one) does not come with any coaxial or optical SPDIF output to connect to an external amp for surround sound effect.

Probably, another solution worth taking a look is Intel Atom + Nvidia Ion solution which could decode HD materials. Likewise, the chipset does have the capability to output both coaxial or optical SPDIF output (depending on the manufacturer offering).

Thanks

[micromousez]

HDMI include 'audio + video' cable inside... basically is all in 1

[ayeong]

HDMI include 'audio + video' cable inside... basically is all in 1

But connecting HDMI between notebook and TV only allow stereo and not surround sound. How do you get surround sound from HDMI ? Need special devices ?

Thanks

Cheers,

[MrJacky]

Hi folks,

Beside the video aspect of having HD via HDMI connection, what do you guys solve the audio aspect ? Most of the notebook (at least I have not seen one) does not come with any coaxial or optical SPDIF output to connect to an external amp for surround sound effect.

Probably, another solution worth taking a look is Intel Atom + Nvidia Ion solution which could decode HD materials. Likewise, the chipset does have the capability to output both coaxial or optical SPDIF output (depending on the manufacturer offering).

Thanks
Don't rely on an Atom for high framerates on HD content, yet.

[whezzy]

How do u get asus N81vp in sg? Heard it wasn't sold here.

[myle_77]

But connecting HDMI between notebook and TV only allow stereo and not surround sound. How do you get surround sound from HDMI ? Need special devices ?

Thanks

Cheers,

There is one method. Connect ur notebook to ur HTS or AVR via HDMI, and connect the HTS or AVR to ur TV via HDMI. This HTS or AVR will function as HDMI repeater esp for video signal, and the AVR or HTS will optionally decode and output the audio signals to the speakers connecting to it.


By the way, any bros here doign the same thing as mentioned above?

[ZeptoSG]

But connecting HDMI between notebook and TV only allow stereo and not surround sound. How do you get surround sound from HDMI ? Need special devices ?

Thanks

Cheers,

Zepto and Asus machines typically have the SPDIF 7.1 surround sound. Its normally configured under the sound card menu to enable 7.1 into HDMI. This is typically for the cinema buff.

[Softcore]

But connecting HDMI between notebook and TV only allow stereo and not surround sound. How do you get surround sound from HDMI ? Need special devices ?

Thanks

Cheers,

how many speakers ur tv has anyway. ;)

[jie_ge_yeah]

any idea where's selling the ASUS N50Vn

cant seem to find it anywhere in sg

[ayeong]

how many speakers ur tv has anyway. ;)

My TV certainly have only 2 speakers :) However, I do have a HTS which accept coaxial digital input for 5.1 system.

Thus, if the digital audio could only be extracted from the HDMI, the that would mean another investment for a HTS with HDMI input :(

Thanks

Cheers,