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    HP DV5t configuration recommendation for college

    Discussion in 'HP' started by GEORGIAN, Sep 18, 2008.

  1. GEORGIAN

    GEORGIAN Notebook Consultant

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    I just ordered HPDV5t series(non gamer) Lappy for $1100 w/tax.

    HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1680 x 1050)
    3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS
    FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    [For BrightView Infinity Display] Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
    HP Color Matching Keyboard
    Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN and Bluetooth(TM)
    No Modem
    SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    No TV Tuner w/remote control
    High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    $10 OFF Computrace LoJack for Notebooks, One Year
    HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
    1-year Accidental Damage Protection Extended Service Plan for Notebook PCs ($109.99 included)

    How do you like confy ?

    Do you think 1-year Accidental Damage Protection is waste of money ?
    It's possible make configuration change (HP.com) until it arrives?
     
    GEORGIAN, Sep 18, 2008
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  2. JiTooFlyNyC

    JiTooFlyNyC Notebook Geek

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    your configuration looks good i dont think its necessary ot make a change to it. Do you feel you might drop it or something could happen to it accideentally at your college? it might be good to have just in case
     
    JiTooFlyNyC, Sep 18, 2008
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