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    !!!!!----- dv5z Last Call -----!!!!!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by julian310335, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. julian310335

    julian310335 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm in a terrible hurry to get my dv5z ordered. I hope this works out better than my v3019 did. I found a coupon for % 5 off, do you guys know of any other discounts. I't seems to be a good value. I hope the 256 hd 3450 works out too. Is it worth geting the ram (3mb vs. 2mb) for an extra $50, or should I wait and find a deal on 2x2mb? Installing ram should be a snap, even for me, right? Will this system entertain a light gamer ? If you guys could drop a line, I would be greatfull.

    "Last call" for the 5% dicount ends tomarrow.
     
    julian310335, Aug 3, 2008
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Go through HP AP (Student discount) and get more discount on top.

    I dont like the hassle of installing RAM if HP is upgrading for comparably cheap.. so go for it..
     
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    julian310335 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks you............
     
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    michaelj Notebook Enthusiast

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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Go with 2GB and look for a deal on 4GB later (I usually prefer Crucial though G.skill is growing on me). Installing RAM is trivial, just remember to remove the battery first! Definitely configure 64-bit Vista so you'll be ready for 4GB. If you can afford it, get both 802.11n and Bluetooth since upgrading later is questionable.
     
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