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    Barebones 8710w or 8510w

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Quantumstate, May 8, 2008.

  1. Quantumstate

    Quantumstate Notebook Geek

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    Has anyone bought the barebones 8710w or 8510w?

    I am looking at something like this:
    http://triointernational.com/all.cfm/partno/RL922AV

    The economics look like they work, but there is virtually no info, so I am wondering:

    - It presumably has no CPU or memory, but what about disk drive?

    - How to find out the resolution of the display? Is it 1200 lines, if not what is the secret model# for the base with 1200 lines?

    - Which graphics card does it have?

    - Does it have an optical drive? If so, which one?

    Can I buy just this chassis, by itself?
     
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    chrixx, May 8, 2008
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  3. Quantumstate

    Quantumstate Notebook Geek

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    OK, but apparently no one has attempted this process?

    - How to find out the resolution of the display? Is it 1200 lines, if not what is the secret model# for the base with 1200 lines?

    - Which graphics card does it have?

    - Does it have an optical drive? If so, which one?
     
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  4. FoxWhere

    FoxWhere Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think you can buy a HP without CPU, memory, optical drive etc. I've never heard of it anyway.
     
    FoxWhere, May 9, 2008
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    I meant these base units you are referring to are CTO part numbers. They must be configured with HDD, Processor, RAM, etc. before you can purchase them.
     
    chrixx, May 9, 2008
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