HP 6710b for AUD$1,799.00

I have seen this HP advertised - HP 6710b - for AUD $1,799.00 with the following specs. What do people think about it ?

The latest Centrino Technology introduces a Faster and Smarter Processor called Penryn. It enables improved performance, particularly with multimedia, all without degrading battery life.

Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Embedded Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Weight
2.6 kg
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 / 2.4 GHz
64-bit Computing
Yes
Data Bus Speed
800 MHz
Chipset Type
Mobile Intel GM965 Express
RAM
Installed Size
2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Hard Drive
250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
OPTICAL STORAGE
Type
DVD±RW (±R double layer) / DVD-RAM
Read Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD±R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed
16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology
LightScribe Technology
DISPLAY
Display Type
15.4" TFT
Max Resolution
1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
VIDEO
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA X3100
Video Memory
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Max Allocated RAM Size
384 MB
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II
Interfaces
1 x battery
1 x docking / port replicator
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - S-video output - 7 PIN mini-DIN
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
MISCELLANEOUS
Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, power-on password, memory change alert, HP ProtectTools Embedded Security, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock
BATTERY
6-cell Lithium Ion
OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Software
Intervideo WinDVD, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Help and Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Roxio Easy Media Creator 9, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP QuickLook, HP Universal Print Driver
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
1 year warranty
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return

 

you much the price will be in us $?

 

1,800AU is kinda alot, id expect that much to at least have a T9500 penryn. Where are you buying this from?

Also i think HP still has the $100 cash back rebate on, not sure if this model is included though

Roughly US$1600..

 

I saw it advertised in a Harris Technology catalog.

I actually checked this out in the store today.

(1) Wasn't too keen on the light grey coloured palmrest area and black keys. Looked tacky...

(2) Didn't really like the two small rectangular rubber bits below the space bar. This is to protect the screen from making contact with the keys when the lid is closed. Kinda tacky if you asked me. Poor design by HP if they need rubber bits .....

(3) Wasn't keen on the maximum screen resolution being only 1280x800

also

 

I have that one. I bought it with a 2GHz processor (800MHz FSB) and 120GB HDDc last summer. The rest is the same. 500€ buying it from a bussines retailer.

 

1. The palmrest is one of the bests I've seen. It's done in the same color and material than the outer casing, so it looks great. And it works perfectly because it doesn't become sticky with sweat or fades/decolorates like the normal black plastic.

2. I read some people have problems with that rubber. In my case it does not contact the screen when closed, so it gets not dirty, but it could happen in other batchs.

3. Average resolution for 15", you can watch 720p movies with native resolution. It's not a LED screen either, but is it really a fault if you know what you are buying?