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    Customized vs Pre-configured: Shipping Time

    Discussion in 'HP' started by js2393, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. js2393

    js2393 Notebook Geek

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    Are there any differences in the shipping time between HP's pre-configured Envy 17 and the customized Envy 17? I would assume the customized takes a good 1-2 weeks longer to build, so I plan to order a pre-configured one. I am really hoping to receive it in 1 week (2 weeks max) if I'm going for a pre-configured model.

    Also, are there any coupons for the pre-configured model? I found the $450 off and 33% off coupons, but they're only for the customized model. I could get the free Xbox and sell it, but that's only worth $200.

    EDIT: Also, how reliable is the "next business day" shipping option? It's a whopping $80, but will be worth it if it means my laptop will arrive next week. Do the shipping options account for going through customs, because I believe that in itself might take a few days based on experience (with standard shipping, anyway).
     
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    js2393 Notebook Geek

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    EDIT: I was completely wrong about saving more with the Xbox deal. *sigh*
     
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    I originally ordered a custom 17 envy but it was delayed until June 27th. So I canceled it and ordered a ready to ship. I ordered on a Wednesday evening and it arrived on Friday. It did ship out of Memphis and I live in Memphis so I was lucky.
     
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    Awesome. Was that with standard shipping? I'm trying to decide if the two-day is worth $70. I'm in Philadelphia.
     
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