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    8510p from buy.com - M269UT#ABA

    Discussion in 'HP' started by myzac101, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. myzac101

    myzac101 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I am looking to buy the M269UT#ABA - 8510p from buy.com :)

    http://www.buy.com/prod/sbuy-hp-com...160gb-hard-drive-dvd/q/loc/101/205120560.html

    I am curious whether it will carry the same warranty as given by HP.

    Also, does this laptop come with worldwide warranty or not? the HP rep was confused on this... :eek:

    The main page does not say worldwide: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/321957-321957-64295-321838-3329741-3355678.html

    Whereas if the link of discounts is clicked, the page says worldwide warranty:
    http://h71016.www7.hp.com/dstore/ct.../smProdCat/PSG/promo/notebooks/8510p/smartBuy

    Thanks and regards
     
    myzac101, Sep 1, 2007
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  2. Ackeron

    Ackeron Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes it carries same warranty. Yes it's worldwide.
     
    Ackeron, Sep 1, 2007
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  3. myzac101

    myzac101 Newbie

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    Thanks a lot for the response, Ackeron.

    This is really helpful.
     
    myzac101, Sep 2, 2007
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  4. Ackeron

    Ackeron Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I went through the same thing buying my 8510p so always good to help other forum-goers :)
     
    Ackeron, Sep 2, 2007
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  5. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    does that mean that if you need any assistance/service you would do so through hp.com?
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 2, 2007
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  6. myzac101

    myzac101 Newbie

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    Some more final questions:

    Does the 8510p Vista Business best buy model have the Intel Turbo memory?

    How good would you rate the speakers of this machine compared to say the Harmon Kardons or Altec Lansings we see in some consumer laptops?

    Is there any easy way (read cost effective ) to also get the wifi abgn configuration instead of wifi abg?

    Thanking you
     
    myzac101, Sep 2, 2007
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  7. Ackeron

    Ackeron Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The warranty is through HP yes. No clue about the WIFI, I guess you'd have to customize and order from HP.com.

    Speakers are decent. Functional for business stuff and maybe some music...not much bass though.

    No clue on the turbo memory. I haven't seen anything about it so...
     
    Ackeron, Sep 2, 2007
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  8. vengance_01

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    none of HP's models have turbo memory as it dose very very little for performance.
     
    vengance_01, Sep 2, 2007
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  9. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    thats good to know since i was going to spend $40 on it for a compal. but now i'm going to get an 8510p :D . i can't wait till i save up some more money :( .
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 3, 2007
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  10. Hapkin

    Hapkin Notebook Enthusiast

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    where did you all buy your 8510p and what kind of RAM is compatible to upgrade it to 2gb? Thanks!
     
    Hapkin, Oct 29, 2007
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  11. Corster3

    Corster3 Notebook Geek

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    I think, if I remember correctly. They posted an Article on NBR about HP not using Turbo Memory, because they do not think it has any benifit. I might be wrong but I think that is what it said. (Sorry if I was wrong)
     
    Corster3, Oct 29, 2007
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