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    800 Series Buying Choice Help Needed / where to buy from?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by mrrosenthal, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. mrrosenthal

    mrrosenthal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    There are 2 places to buy the HP from
    1.
    HP EliteBook 840 G1 Notebook PC - NEW! - HP EliteBook 800 Series - NEW!

    2.
    HP's Small & Medium Business Online Store

    the 2nd option is much more expensive, but then they offer coupons and discounts. Its a customer headache if you ask me.




    I am looking for SSD hard drive, 8mb ram, intel onboard graphics, win 7 and a good screen thats worth the price.

    I will only use the computer in my office, never travel with it, and will watch movies, use microsoft office, and websurfing. I am buying the elitebook because of its durability.

    I am ok with upgrading parts (ram, SSD, changing the OS) myself.

    I am confused about the
    * screen choices, FHD, ADA, HD, FHD+ SVA etc could really use a clear explanation on the differences
    * processor i3 i5 i7. I only do websurfing and office work.
    * whether I should buy a basic version and upgrade the ram and hard drive myself.


    Thanks
    I don't understand the complex range of choices and the different price points. What is the sweet spot? Thanks
     
    mrrosenthal, Oct 26, 2013
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    peter0328 Notebook Geek

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    peter0328, Oct 30, 2013
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    peter0328 Notebook Geek

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    Just got mine :)
     
    peter0328, Nov 4, 2013
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    aquinas Newbie

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    Peter,

    Which model did you get? How do you like it?
     
    aquinas, Nov 15, 2013
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