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    2011 Laptops?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by KyleL787, Dec 15, 2010.

  1. KyleL787

    KyleL787 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone know when HP usually unleashes most of their new laptop models for the new year? Or do they just kind of trickle in all year long?
     
    KyleL787, Dec 15, 2010
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    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    A major refresh to the laptop models should happen relatively soon, since Intel is about to announce Sandy Bridge (2011 Intel 6-series platform, 2nd generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs).

    Minor refreshes happen every 1-2 months afterwards. Major refreshes usually happen when a new platform is announced, which varies (although 6-9 months is probably a good estimate).
     
    justinkw1, Dec 16, 2010
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    For the past 3-4 years HP has announced new models in Jan/June with volume shipments and retail availability about 45 days later. So being able to buy (mail order, retail, etc) in late Feb and Mid-August is a reasonable expectation.

    Price reductions from intro prices (sales, coupons, etc) usually occur approx 60 days after volume availability.

    I've also found that retail stores (except for the excrement-al Best Buy) often have in-store sales that equal or better on-line price/coupon combinations. Plus you get the machine in your hand immediately and have a place to bring it back (no return shipping costs!) in case there is an early failure.
     
    newsposter, Dec 17, 2010
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  4. joe1347

    joe1347 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wonder if HP will make any radical changes in styling (in 2011). Although I wouldn't mind seeing HP or another manufacturer take a hint from the Google Chrome notebook and copy it's look.

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    joe1347, Dec 25, 2010
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  5. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Reminds me alot of my Envy Beats....

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    makaveli72, Dec 28, 2010
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    Ichinenjuu Notebook Deity

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    Ichinenjuu, Dec 28, 2010
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