HP m7-1015dx (M series) vs the dv7t

[UltraBookQues]

I was just wondering which of these two models are up to date. Is the m series laptop newer than the dv7t? And what's the difference between the two series? Thanks 

[Huffer]

M7-1015dx

B4T70UA
Microprocessor	2.30 GHz 3rd generation Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.30 GHz
Memory	8GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
Memory Slots	2 User accessible
Video Graphics	Intel HD graphics 4000 with up to 1696MB total graphics memory
Display	17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit display (1600 x 900)
Hard Drive	1TB 5400RPM hard drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Multimedia Drive	SuperMulti DVD burner
Network Card	10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity	802.11b/g/n
Sound	Beats Audio with 4 speakers and the HP TripleBass Reflex Subwoofer

DV7T-7000

Components

• • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

• • 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2450M Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz)

• • Intel(R) HD Graphics
• • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery - Up to 5.75 hours of battery life +++
  • • 17.3-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit Display (1600 x 900)
  • • SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
  • • • FREE UPGRADE to 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    • • FREE Upgrade to 750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive

The M series is newer it uses the 3rd generation i-Series processors which you want. Other than that the hardware is very similar. Links to pictures below. 

https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1C6sSFE-gcQELkCt95KzPKOylY2FGGe4vG_evfYHr7ln8R...

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWlSIw6MsPnITeWsWoUBW1I2VyqcOWoblL5p5bTQrglHFfM...

[cuznannd]

The Base dv7t 7000 costs more but uncludes Blu ray / DVD RW, and is black brushed aluminum and has a 2 year warranty

the M7-1015dx comes with 9 cell battery, backlit keyboard and Bluetooth that are all "optional" on the dv7t but lacks the Blu ray player and is Natural Silver Brushed Aluminum and 1 year warranty

the dv7t is currently a CTO machine that takes 3-4 weeks to get, the m7 is at best buy NOW

[myBella]

thanks for the comparison.  i use consumer reports as well as internet to double check items but the m series is too new.  i was looking at this model tonight at best buy.  their sale price is actually the list price everywhere else i have looked...   i also have been looking at the dv7 7012nr, which is not available by best buy.  :-(