*HP HDX16 Owners Lounge*

Not counting CPU and HDD and Bluetooth, it is the same config I got mine for $980

 

thanks lancorp, start64.com was very helpful finally ordered mine:

Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
Display
16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
Memory
FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics card
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Hard drive
250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Personalization
HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
Keyboard
HP Color Matching Keyboard
Networking
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Primary DVD/CD drive
FREE Upgrade to Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
TV & entertainment experience
HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
Primary battery
6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Productivity software
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

yayyyy

 

Just order mine:
HP HDX16t Premium Series customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
* 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768)
* FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
* HP Color Matching Keyboard
* Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
* FREE Upgrade to Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
* No TV Tuner w/remote control
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

WA Tax $84.15
Grand total $1,019.14

Plus 3% cb from FW. Under 1k for this system is kinda nice I think.

 

Nobody wants to use the live.com 20% cashback? That's some big savings you guys are missing out on!

http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q=hp&form=QBLH

Just click on the Live Search Cashback link that is next to the gold coin...

 

Just thought I'd point out that the 20% cashback offer has expired as of 10/11 as I just found out because I never recieved an e-mail from live.com regarding the cashback. It's a shame... but use the code SV3204 as it gives you 15% off your purchase.

I continued with my purchase using that 15% coupon.

HP HDX16t Premium Series customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
* 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
* FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
* HP Color Matching Keyboard
* Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
* FREE Upgrade to Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
* HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

And that was all for about $1481 including WA tax! Can't compare to what it was a few weeks ago, but it's still a great deal!

 

The 15% on top of the 200 off is definitely a good deal.

The system I got is decent. However I wish it were 4G. If I end up keeping the 16t over the 18t I'll definitely get a new 4G memory unit as well as a dual 7200 RPM hard drive.

But of course I'll need to get this bracket that people keep referring to.

 

The 300$ off on the HDX16t is no longer stackable with the 15% coupon for all products.

 

I remember somewhere people said that live.com won't honor their cb combine with coupon.
15% stackable + 3% fw cb are good enough for me.

 

Just to clarify my statment - the live.com didn't work for me even though I didn't try to add any coupons (which it still would go through, I just wouldn't recieve my cashback). Plus I got confimation by Microsoft just now that the deal is done... for sure - she even offered me $150 compensation for my "inconvinience".

 

Microsoft offered you $150 for compensation...? Please elaborate on this because I am sure we would all like to see if they do the same for everyone.

 

Okay - so I first contacted the support for live.com cashback regarding if I would recieve my cashback because I did not recieve any notifying e-mail. That's when I was informed that the deal was over. So I plead my case writing that the 20% cashback link still appears when I search HP on live.com and that they shouldn't be advertising a deal that's expired. Then, I got my $150 compensation offer (which would be used like any of the other offers... I don't think it is stackable. If someone could confirm this, that'll be great).

I denied that offer and instead used the 15% offer SV3204, but now that's not stackable, might as well give it a try with live.com support. Just remember to mention "false advertising" . Hope this helps!

 

I read the program terms and conditions, and I don't even see anywhere where it says it ends today. Is it just by a whim they decided to stop it?

Oh well. You could try using the coupon along with the live.com, and call about not getting the email, and then get the $150 compensation offer.

 

Interestingly, I configured the exact same system I originally purchased from HP the day the HDX16 was introduced (and I used a $500 off coupon back then). My HDX16t cost $999 after $500 discount. Now, the same system, except with FREE 3GB upgrade and FREE Blu-ray drive is now $1232.49 after $200 rebate + $217.50 (15% coupon)! Even if I could get $500 in coupon savings, the same HDX16t is still $150 more today! Doesn't sound like a FREE 3GB upgrade or FREE blu-ray drive to me!

That ol' "hide the savings" shell game they play!

 

I just tried the SV3204 coupon and it does stack with the HDX16t $200 instant rebate and the free 3GB RAM and free blu-ray.

FYI...

 

Thanks for the correction, thought I read that it wasn't stackable. Good thing it is though; otherwise, this laptop wouldn't be as appealing with the financial crisis and everything.

Just to think that I saw the laptop when it first came out and I was pricing it, but I didn't know that there was an HP coupon worth $500. All I (we) can do is regret and forget .

 

Anyone looking for 4GB DDR2-800 RAM, Newegg.com has just lowered the price again today, and you can get 2 x 2GB DDR2-800 for $40.99 after rebate and only $3.99 shipping. PLUS, via the free combo deal, you get a FREE OCZ 4GB High Performance USB drive!

You Can't beat that!!! (and, it's 5-5-5-15, so that's not bad!)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227251

 

Oh, I was thinking of other deals, like the 30% off the DVs, nevermind.

 

I really need some help! I have the 64-bit version of vista home edition and wanting to downgrade to 32-bit and I'm having a hard time trying to find software and drivers for it to work optimally. HP won't let me exchange for the 32 bit version so I'm wondering if any if you guys can make a copy of that and send it to me via mail. I'll pay for the postage and coffee? Many thanks.

 

HP will let you, but it'll cost you $15.00. Go here and order the vista home premium 32b sp1 recovery kit:

https://warp2.external.hp.com/driver/dr_country_select.asp?Product=508379-001&lang=en&cc=us

 

FYI for those who may have purchased an HDX under the assumption they were getting the 20% cashback from Live and didn't....

Last night I purchased an HDX with the standard $200 rebate, the 15% off coupon, and using the 20% Microsoft Live. (Although I know the Live disclaimer says it doesn't work with other coupons, I placed a separate order last week with a coupon (5%) and Live DID honor the 20% on top of it).

I didn't get the 20% cashback from Live, so I decided I'd cancel and place an order with less upgrades. However, when I called they offered me $100 on top of the $200 rebate and the 15% coupon. This is basically the equivalent of the 2 coupons which were previously stacking yesterday, SV3204 and NB5748. So if you're disappointed you didn't get the live cashback give HP a call and they may do something about it for you!

 

I've been thinking of making an SSD HDD upgrade to fix stuttering in games, as well as snappier loading and bootup. Does the HDX have 2 HDD slots or would I need to reinstall the OS on the SSD somehow? Don't remember if it came with a recovery disk lol, at work right now.

I've been looking at this drive specifically, I'm not really concerned about write speed. ($300 for 128MB)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820609349

 

I am purchasing this model for my wife (I purchased the HDX18 for me).
is there a major difference between the following:

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)

 

can someone please post the new hp wallpaper that was included with this laptop?

 

darengibo, go with the P8600. Less heat and voltage and it's already good processing popwer.

 

That may be, but the P8600 has only 3MB shared L2 cache...that isn't much. Even the older C2D T7X00 series has 4MB. The T9400 has double that, 6MB, cache. Much better performance.

If battery life was critical to you, then choose the P8600, but if you're mostly connected to AC and only a bit of portable use, the T9400 would be better (IMHO).

 

Thanks! I went with the 8600 since it is for my wife and she will have it on battery a lot...
i was shocked to see my live.com account get credited 267.00!!
i used the coupon to get 200 off and then used the 15% coupon stacked.. then saw the email from live...
we shall see come Dec 13th!

 

Yes, it's all very mysterious how that works. I'm sure we'll all kick ourselved in the you-know-what in December when we find out there are those who tempted fate and did the coupon+live.com+instant rebate thing and got ALL OF THEM!

Interestingly, I had an issue with fatwallet with my current purchase of my HDX18t. The problem is, I didn't use fatwallet! They sent me an email saying I got my 3% fatwallet cashback, but my click history did not show ANY clicks to HP that day, or for the past week! Great....something to screw up my 20% live.com cashback! So, fatwallet is working on removing that with HP.

Hopefully, you get all your discounts! Merry Christmas!!

 

What did you tell them? And they tried to offer another $100 off or you just tell them you want a better offer?

 

I am new to this forum, but thought I would throw in my experience with coupons and cashback from Live.com for my HDX16T purchase last night. My order is as follows:
- HP Pavilion HDX16t Entertainment Noteboo
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
- 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
- FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
- HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
- HP Color Matching Keyboard
- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
- FREE Upgrade to Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
- HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
- HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
- HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One
- HP 74/75 Inkjet Print Cartridge Combo Pk
- 2 yr ADP w/ER

I got the follow discounts
-$200.00 Notebook instant rebate
-$70.00 PC+Printer instant rebate
-$10.00 Multipack rebate (Printer Cartridge)
-$368.10 Coupon SV3204
-$360.77 Confirmed cashback from Live Search
-$1008.87 total discount

When I used the 20% CashBack link from Live.com, I took a screen print of the confirmation that I was getting the 20% just to be on the safe side, but didn't need it. My order was placed at 11:50pm and I received confirmation from Live Search at 11:59pm.

 

Don't count on it, i have asked it too, but seems this forum is more about posting problems then about helping each other. Even if it's only asking for a wallpaper, they seem not to help you

 

hey man,
whats with the negativity.forums are here to solve problems tooo..not just to fullfill our own interests...i acutally got someone from here going to post it tommorow

loop

 

here u go dude
http://rapidshare.com/files/154254123/Titanium1.jpg.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/154254189/Titanium2.jpg.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/154254246/Titanium3.jpg.html

i couldn't attach them as attachments here for some reason...so i had 2 use rapidshare

 

Nice attitude from someone who has never helped anyone! This forum is all about helping fellow HDX16t owners with problems and sharing information.

All your posts in the forums are about you wanting free wallpapers. What do you have to contribute to this forum, or is it once we give you free wallpapers, you just disappear?

 

I honestly told them I just wanted to cancel the order so I could re-vise my order and get the same model with the standard 720 screen instead of the 1020p screen. That is why I found it so startling they'd offer money off the current order to keep it, because they knew I was still going to buy a HP laptop regardless.

 

Agree 100%!
When deciding to purchase the HDX16 or 18 (ended up with both), this forum has been nothing but helpful.
In your case, you could have searched this forum ("wallpaper") to see how many times it was requested, then just be a little patient instead of insulting the group you are requesting the help from in the first place!

In case I haven't said it clearly enough, THANKS to all the guys/gals who have helped me in this (and the HDX18) forum!

 

HP has the 4G option up again on their website for the 16t only....

Just thought those who were holding on would like to know.

 

Have we any actual reviews out and about yet?

 

It's nice man! Which departmant did you call? sale or the customer services? I think it's also depend on the person that talked with you.

 

Anybody successfully boot XP on this machine yet? If so, any issues or certain things not working?

 

I've had to return my notebook due to some annoying click sounds from lose wrist pad thing, and dvd drive making clicking sound, and the best luck I had was either with Indian tech support or 1 call center in Philippines (i think they have multiple call centers there). I've encountered some people who kept on wanting to transfer me to HDX Premium Tech-Support; even though the tech-support person created a case where he documented that I would have to either get the notebook repaired or replaced. There is no way I'm keeping a 10day old notebook which already has to go to repairs.

 

Lol I had the same defect. Nothing like the palm rest creaking everytime your palms are rested. I'm on my third notebook now. First one had the creaking palm rests and the one now, the glass from the monitor pops out. It wasn't properly stuck on. Can't HP just get the physical part of the laptop built correctly? Is that so much to ask. Lol.

Time to contemplate the HDX16.

 

Found a pair of reviews.

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-pavilion-hdx-16.aspx?page=1
http://blog.laptopmag.com/hps-new-hdx-16-and-18-video-and-full-review

 

Also, if these are any indication:

There may be a 12 cell battery available for this laptop in the future.

 

Mine had a bad pixel and the hard drive made a clicking noise (which a lot of people have experienced, and is not really a defect, more an annoyance). I sent it back and am awaiting a new one. HP is giving me the same deal when I first bought it ($500.00) coupon, plus expedited shipping. Hopefully I will receive a non-defective unit.

 

Hello all, new guy here

Have been following this and other related threads with interest and I'm contemplating pulling the trigger this evening an an HDX16.

I see where coupons have come and gone along with other discount schemes and was wondering what the current best approach is.

Would appreciate any advice on the use of currently valid coupons, live.com discounts, etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

Can anyone tell me what the max memory spec is? DDR2-800? DDR3? Can I shove 2x4GB sticks in there? I assume Centrino2 supports 8GB of RAM. Not sure what limiting factors might be.

I've built countless desktops and have spent more than a decade in IT. This is the first time I've had a personal laptop ever, and the first time I've really delved into laptop specs. It really is a different world in some regards.

 

DDR2 PC2 6400 800MHz ram. You can put 2x4GB, as long as you have 64bit vista.

 

Awesome, thanks. And TECHNICALLY you could put 2x4GB in even with 32-bit... it would just be tragically pointless

 

lol yeah

 

Ok so .1 pound more is heavy??? most laptops are in 5-7lb range depending on the material used in the notebook.

I don't know what that person was smoking when they did the review. Sony is known for OVERPRICED items, which look a bit sexier than other brands. If he or she thinks .1 lb is heavier to lug around, I guess money is no object to them. Try to get the same specs in Sony for same price.

Ok so how does this process work?? I did my return on 13th, shipped it back on 15th, and it still says that estimated build date is 31st of october.

I'm really disappointed HP this time (i've got 3 desktops, and 2 laptops all perfect from hp.) Yes, the price point is great for this notebook, but the quality of workmanship is crappy. My original HDX16t had countless glue type smudges all over which I had to clean when I got it. Annoying palm rest and dvd drive.