Well, here's the 2nd update. I am having repeated problems with the space bar. I have done the "live chat" with a HP tech's who had me update the BIOS, then run a "check" in the BIOS for a 'beep' when I use the space bar. Often no 'beep', which I reported back. They are going to send me a box to mail the computer back to them for repairs.
I'm a little frustrated, because I've not had a firmware problem with a computer before. I am not happy that I have to mail this machine back, because 1) I've taken hours to 'clean' up and set up the comp the way I want it, 2) have loaded multiple softwares (including DKS), and 3) have some very, very, very personal stuff on here :blush: Now I've got to figure out how to get rid of the personal stuff before sending it back to computer 'experts' so that they cannot access that personal stuff!
Otherwise, I like the Windows 7 OS, the wide screen (but hate that it's glossy--very reflective), the keyboard layout is a little wider spread than a typical laptop, which makes it feel more like a regular keyboard (without the clunkiness). The little bit of Ego Draconis (DKS edition) and Gothic 3 that I got to play on it was great and very beautiful looking! Doggone space bar didn't help during games, though.
Every other part of my order from HP seems to be all right, and although the techs weren't native English speakers (I'm sure British folks would say I don't speak native English, either, since I'm American!), the communication seemed to be okay-- as live chat. On the phone was a different story. The girl was nice and polite, but such a thick accent that I couldn't understand much of what she said!
So, there's an update on this HP Pavilion, dv7 Notebook, in case anyone was interested.
~~CierraShore
p.s.
I am open to information on how to get all my personal stuff off of this comp before I send it in! I will uninstall DKS so as to revoke the license so that I can retain my 3 licenses. But getting all my personal info COMPLETELY off this comp... I need help with that!
