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    HP 8710p has now Core 2 Duo T8100 and T9300

    Discussion in 'HP' started by darkmax, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. darkmax

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    Not in Australia they didn't! As soon as they do I think I've made my decision about which notebook to buy and that will seal it.
     
    stevenkelby, Mar 30, 2008
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    I have mine upgraded to T9300 for almost a month now
     
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    Did you do it yourself? What did it cost you?
     
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    Mid April or in approximately 3-4 weeks.
     
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    Thanks! I can wait that long. :)

    Should have made a decision by then, or figured out a way to buy it from the USA and save some $$$.
     
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    Yes, myself. Took about 20 minutes. Almost nothing to remove to reach the processor in 8710-series. The T9300 costs about $320 delivered.
     
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    Cool. Do you think it was worth it? Did you use it much before hand and what is it much faster?
     
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    The machine became a lot faster as my original CPU was a T7300. A lot colder too. The battery performance improved as well. It was sure worth it. I recommend the upgrade to everyone.
     
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    Good news, thanks for that!

    I guess the same could be done to any notebook really, like a T61?
     
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    Sure, if you've got Santa Rosa platform.
     
    suland, Mar 30, 2008
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