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    Any thoughts on the HP HDX18t????

    Discussion in 'HP' started by CHAD9174, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. CHAD9174

    CHAD9174 Newbie

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    Just ordered my first laptop, and here it is.....


    HDX18t series

    Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) edit
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Processor Q9000 (2.00Ghz) edit
    Memory 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M edit
    Hard drive 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection edit
    Graphics card 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory edit
    Display 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) edit
    Primary optical drive Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer edit
    Personalization Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) edit
    Networking Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth edit
    TV & entertainment experience HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner edit
    Keyboard Full Size Backlit Keyboard edit
    Primary battery 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery edit
    OS and recovery media System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) edit
    Productivity software No Productivity Software


    Any thoughts?
     
    CHAD9174, Jun 12, 2009
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  2. Pipper

    Pipper Notebook Consultant

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=300221

    It's a terrific laptop. I have the Qx9300, 8GB RAM, ssd + 500 GB hdd, and I love it.
     
    Pipper, Jun 13, 2009
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  3. Pipper

    Pipper Notebook Consultant

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    I hope that you used the 30% off coupon NB3442 on your order.
     
    Pipper, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. CHAD9174

    CHAD9174 Newbie

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    Sure did!!! Saved me over $600 :D
     
    CHAD9174, Jun 13, 2009
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  5. Pipper

    Pipper Notebook Consultant

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    Great! You'll love the laptop.
     
    Pipper, Jun 13, 2009
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    notebook303 Notebook Evangelist

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    As it stands now I may end up getting one also around the Holiday's waiting till Windows 7 and also seeing what else will be out there in the 17 + range with HD 1080P.
     
    notebook303, Jun 13, 2009
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  7. Howitzer225

    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    I think it should have a more powerful graphics card-an Nvidia GTX 260M perhaps? 18 inches is more than a large enough form factor for the card.
     
    Howitzer225, Jun 15, 2009
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    lunixer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anybody have the recovery cds for this notebook? Or a place where I can download/torrent them? I really need them and don't want to have to wait for my copy to get here. I'd really appreaciate it if you could point me somewhere where I can get them.
     
    lunixer, Aug 25, 2009
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  9. Safal Suri

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    Hi Piper... I'm interested in buying similar config. Do you have more discount coupons? Appriciate if you do...
     
    Safal Suri, Feb 1, 2010
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  10. CyberBeach

    CyberBeach Notebook Consultant

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    Safal Suri, this is an old thread (Aug 2009); HP is no longer making the HDX18 :( - a sad fact.

    I love my HDX18 and people are still buying them where they can find them.

    HP apparently believes the dv8 is the replacement line for the HDX's, although there is a bit of controversy as to whether the top of the line dv8 is really a match for the last top of the line HDX's that were made. Chipwise, the dv8's use the new mobile core i7's and i5's.

    Take a look at the dv8 owner's thread in the HP owner's lounge forum.

    There has been no hint or squeak from HP as to whether there will ever be a continuation of the HDX line, so although some have their finger's crossed, there is currently no evidence to believe there ever will be.
     
    CyberBeach, Feb 1, 2010
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