HP's Vista-toting a1700 desktop, dv6255, dv6265 notebooks on the way

So far we can only confirm the existence of one of these machines, but thanks to a tip we've got the details on three new machines from HP which we're guessing are timed for a release that coincides with the availability of Windows Vista. First up is the a1700 Pavilion desktop machine which comes with an Athlon 64 X2 3800+ CPU, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250GB SATA Hard Drive, a multi-format LightScribe DVD burner, and the inevitable weakspot: an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE. The two new laptops designated as the dv6255ca and dv6265ca are both based around an equivalently weak GPU for their class -- namely an integrated Intel GMA950 chipset -- but they make up for it with generous helpings of RAM and Hard Disk space at 2GB and 160GB respectively. Other specs for the laptops include 1.6 and 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duos, 15.4-inch WXGA displays, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, and a/b/g WiFi connectivity. So far the only price we can see is for the dv6255 at CAD$1,399, which is shipping from Best Buy's Canadian store on January 30. That's the date we'd expect the other machines to be announced, since all the machines come with a copy of Vista Home Premium, which ships on what date? You guessed it, January 30.

[Thanks, Daniel]

[ScOObyDoo @ Jan 28th 2007 8:16PM]

And in true Bestbuy style, they show the machine with a Mac screenshot on the display...

[ferny @ Jan 28th 2007 9:35PM]

well anyone that is in HP's AAP (Academic purchase program) have had the option of buying them online with vista preloaded, for a while now.

[adam.c @ Jan 28th 2007 9:38PM]

Why is that HP running Photoshop in Mac OS X?

[Matt @ Jan 28th 2007 9:49PM]

stfu /off topic


wtf i knew vista was sorta copying off os x but i didnt think it would look like it :o

[ashgilpincom @ Jan 28th 2007 10:00PM]

That's too funny. Love that product promotion on a PC showing Mac OS X interface.


www.ashgilpin.com
www.eyepinch.com

[Will @ Jan 28th 2007 10:12PM]

they had 2 hp's running vista at my local best buy...one powered by intel and the other amd. i liked what i saw, but nothing that would make me throw out $1k for it right now

[Drew @ Jan 28th 2007 11:10PM]

Ok, I work at Circuit City and we got the A1700n in about a week ago and got the ok to put it on display...


The going price for it is $599

[pbmwatstein @ Jan 29th 2007 12:15AM]

I hate to say but that wasn't a mac os x its running but looks like Fedora Core Linux with a Mac OS Theme. Look at the top and the icon's, not totally mac, but "macish"

[Brendan @ Jan 29th 2007 12:39AM]

Why must there always be a crap graphics card in the thing? Been looking for a lappy for months that won't break the bank and has a little muscle.

[Christian @ Jan 29th 2007 12:18PM]

Those laptops are actually pretty nice. After having played with several different sizes and Vista in Circuit City the past weekend, if you're in the market for a laptop, they're a pretty good bargain. However, although their a decent deal, I would order from shophp.com and get the better speced Intel versions that allow you to get the NVIDIA 7600 mobile chip for relatively the same price.

[Arabian @ Jan 29th 2007 12:48PM]

Wait till march we will see real discounts I guess ;)

[Kay @ Jun 5th 2009 2:44PM]

does the guy come with the lappy? XD