The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Does Anybody Know If This HP Laptop Is Any Good?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pokerholic9, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. pokerholic9

    pokerholic9 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Here is the link...
    http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10320131&whse=BCCA&Ne=5000000+4000000&eCat=BCCA|84|22494&N=4009835%205000014&Mo=14&pos=1&No=5&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC805-Cat84&topnav=

    The specs say...
    Processor and Memory:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6400 2 GHz (2 MB L2 Cache)
    4 GB (shared) DDR2 SDRAM at 800 MHz (2 x 2048 MB), upgradeable to 8 GB (2 x 4096 MB)
    Drives:
    320 GB Serial SATA, 5400 rpm
    LightScribe CD-RW\DVD±RW dual-layer combo drive
    5-in-1 card reader
    Display and Video Card:
    16-in. TFT HD display with BrightView™ technology, 1366 x 768 (native)
    Up to 1759 MB (shared) PCI Express™x16 Intel® GMA 4500MHD
    Audio:
    Integrated SRS premium sound system
    Built-in digital microphone
    External ports: Microphone, line-out (speakers/headphones)
    Communication:
    56K modem
    10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN
    Integrated wireless LAN, 802.11a/b/g/n
    Integrated Webcam
    Keyboard and Pointing Device:
    Full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad
    Touch-pad pointing device with dedicated vertical scroll pad
    HP mobile remote control
    Ports:
    1 ExpressCard™/54 slot
    4 USB 2.0 ports
    1 eSATA (shared with 4th USB port)
    RJ-11
    RJ-45 Ethernet
    HDMI™
    VGA
    IR remote receiver
    1 expansion port 3-connector
    Operating System:
    Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit
    Additional Software:
    Microsoft® Works
    Norton Internet Security™ 2009 (60-day subscription)
    Security Features:
    Kensington® MicroSaver cable lock slot
    Power on password
    Power Supply:
    Battery: Rechargeable, 6-cell lithium-ion (Li-ion)
    Power supply: 65 W AC adapter
    Specifications:
    Dimensions (W x D x H):
    37.8 cm x 25.9 cm x 4.1 cm
    (14.9 in. x 10.2 in. x 1.6 in.)
    Weight (approximate): 2.9 kg (6.3 lb.)
    Warranty and Returns:
    Costco extends manufacturer warranty to 2 years
    Returns accepted within 90 days from date of purchase

    Based on all of this, is $1000 for this laptop a good deal? And can anybody who has the laptop tell me if it is any good?
     
    pokerholic9, Jan 24, 2009
    #1
  2. Chris Redfield

    Chris Redfield Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    148
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Chris Redfield, Jan 24, 2009
    #2