6500t Do you think the is a good deal for the price? or a waste of money

I am planning to get the 6500t without the blue tooth. How importnat is the blue tooth ? for blue tooth is additional $45 bucks.
what do you guys think? is this a good deal. Its 818 before taxes.

Here is the combo Specifications and Pricing .

* Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7250 (2.00 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* RAM: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 667MHz (2 x 1GB)
* Hard Drive: 120GB SATA @ 5400 RPM
* Screen: 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)
* Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 128MB dedicated VRAM + up to an additional 256MB shared
* LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* Audio: Reaktek High Definition Audio with digital output
* Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
* HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
* Ports/Slots: one IEEE 1394 (FireWire); HDMI; three USB 2.0; 5-in-1 memory card reader; VGA monitor out port; S-Video out; RJ-45 Ethernet LAN; RJ-11 modem; Express Card; IR receiver; Expansion Port 3; two headphone/speaker jacks; microphone/line-in jack
* $30 OFF HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner!!
* Remote: HP Express Card IR media center remote
* Warranty: 1 year standard warranty
* Weight: 6.14 lbs.
* Dimensions: 14.05" (W) x 10.12" (L) x 1" (min H)/1.69" (max H)
PRICE : $818.3

 

Good price if you ask me, and no...bluetooth is not needed. Usually if you do not need it already you won't need it as there are always USB equivalent products.

 

that's cheap, how did you get that price offered? with a TV remote?

 

that is a GREAT price for that config!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks all ..It came to $818 with 30% off and before taxes. How did you like the performance overall for the 6500t and issues? It would be my first time getting HP. I have a old toshiba laptops they r ok. my old toshiba is still going it almost 3+ yrs old.
... and also can you play the newer games on the HP hows the performance?

Thanks

 

it will probably play games on high-medium settings

 

Definitely worth it, I payed a little over a 1,000 for it but I'm loving it so far.

 

I thought HP took the -30% coupon off already...

 

I love the Bluetooth- first PC I've had with it! I use a Bluetooth mouse and still have access to all USB ports. The touchpad on the 6500 is in a bad spot for your right thumb so you have to use an external mouse... unless you have integrated BT, one USB will probably be used for a wired mouse or wireless dongle.

With BT you can tether your phone for Internet or hook up a keyboard.

I'm planning on using my BT for this: Ricavision VAVE100.

 

That doesn't sounds like a bad deal. I didn't even think about the bluetooth when I ordered mine. As Greg said, you can always purchase an bluetooth USB, that is a great alternative (but do lookout for rebates sales and specials, otherwise, it may cost you as much as it would have to get it installed internally).

I know you haven't said anything to indicate so, but if you qualify for the academic discount (APP program) as a student or faculty, the dv6500t comes out to 557.00 at the base config. That's a great deal, and even the upgrades are cheaper.

Good luck, let us know what you decide!

 

Did any body experience any problem with the hp 6500t? I heard it makes lots of noise when on battery? or any other issues?

thanks