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    Couple of HP nc8430 Questions

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Vaden, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. Vaden

    Vaden Newbie

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    1) Does the nc8430 have a 15.4 inch widescreen display? I ask this because the reviews I’ve read (and even on HP’s website) only lists it as a “15.4 inch screen”, nothing about widescreen. The pictures of the screen even seem larger/taller to me than regular widescreen displays.

    2) Since it isn’t offered with the nc8430, do I have to e-mail HP support about purchasing a recovery disc separately?

    Thanks. :)
     
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  2. Luar

    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Yes
    2. Yes but i386 is already installed on the hard drive
     
    Luar, Oct 7, 2006
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  3. racerdg

    racerdg Notebook Enthusiast

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    2. The nc8430 comes with a recovery partition and a utility that allows you to create your own set of Recovery Disks.
     
    racerdg, Oct 7, 2006
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  4. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    Yes, it has a recovery partition with HP recovery manager. You can make the recovery discs with dvd-r's then delete the partition if you need the extra space
     
    LFC, Oct 7, 2006
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