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    Buying zx5000. Coupon codes?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by playtothebeat, Aug 1, 2004.

  1. playtothebeat

    playtothebeat Notebook Geek

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    I think ill be buying the HP zx5000 tomorrow.
    here are the specs that i came up with:
    p4 3.0 HT
    XP Home (i have pro lying around at home that i can install)
    512 (1x512)
    40gb 4200 (i figured if this runs too slow, i can upgrade later)
    dvd/cd-rw
    802.11b
    15.4wxga
    128 radeon9600
    12 cell battery

    1315 - $50MIR = 1265.

    im putting the Bestbuy warranty on it (ahh, the beauty of working there and having managers that like you :))

    now my question is.. are there any coupon codes that i can use? i think i read that "NB9367" 9$50 off) expires 8/1. Whend does NB8218 ($100 off) expire?? im ordering it tonight, 8/1, (around 6pm pt)..

    i also have like 42000 points with HPInfoLab. maybe they'll put a laptop on there for once??

    College Virtual Tours
     
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  2. Wyrm2

    Wyrm2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would suggest getting 802.11g. It works much faster (5 times faster), back compatible with b and seems like it is going to be pretty common standard in the years to come. If there is a way to upgrade it later than it is OK, otherwise you will have to get an external card sticking out of your laptop.
     
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  3. playtothebeat

    playtothebeat Notebook Geek

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    well the thing is most of my networking will be over the internet, so b/g will not matter.
    ill buy a card for "g", and will use that when needed

    College Virtual Tours
     
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  4. l0ngb0ards

    l0ngb0ards Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree, i got the same computer with mostly the same specs, and the 802.11b card was free so i opted for it, i figure that if i ever really want to use the wi-fi, i can spend the extra cash and get a decent wireless G system.

    By the way - any reccomendations? ive heard good and bad things about linksys...

    Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHz w/HT Technology
    Microsoft Windows XP Home
    512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB)
    60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    802.11b Wireless LAN w/ Built in 56K Modem+10/100 LAN
    15.4" WVA WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
    128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
    Microsoft Works/Money
    12 Cell Li Ion Battery
    1326.56 After Student Discount, 100$ coupon code, 100$ rebate, free shipping and no tax - God I love HP.
     
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  5. fishcube

    fishcube Notebook Evangelist

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    We are looking to buy a zx5000 after the 15th. We are also looking for coupons...??

    SK
     
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  6. SalD

    SalD Notebook Consultant

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by l0ngb0ards
     
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  7. NeedToKnow2

    NeedToKnow2 Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the $100 coupon longboards speaks of is the one that expired on 7/27. The only thing available now that I can tell is the $100 mail in rebates (and the new smaller MIRs). Go for the $100 one since you ordered a CTO before the expiration date (9/1). They are suppose to be for all CTO HP's and Compaq's. I asked a HP rep and he told me my order would qualify (ordered an HP CTO on 8/2).
     
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