*HP HDX18 Owners Lounge*

I tried doing the same search I did originally on Live.com to find listings through Ebay for the Cashback program. I couldn't find any current listings on Ebay with the Live.com wiget thing. So maybe that promotion through EBay has ended.

 

I thought so over the weekend, but it was back up today, and it still is as of this moment.

Thank you Microsoft for helping the economy!

 

Well, I just ordered the (almost) exact same configuration from HP back on the 10th, using the (still working) 30% off coupon code NB3434, and got it for $1483. (T9400, 4GB. 1TB, extra battery, etc.). Code NB3434 expired today...

Seems like you could have gotten a better deal direct from HP??? And, if you were really brave you could have used the live.com HP Store code for 25% off (someone here has the link). Then, you're talking around $1100-1200 for the same config! CRAZY CHEAP!

 

now..... You burst my joy bubble.....LOL

 

Don't feel too bad, the 30% off code expired today, so you would have had to order yesterday!

 

Yarseyer,
The ham radio programs I was referring to are for programming my UHF/VHF radios. (Kenwood THF-6A and Yaesu FT-8800R). I like being able to update the programming of the yaesu in my car for repeaters used on road trips.

 

Mine has shipped!

Now I gotta pray that it doesn't have any bumps, nicks, or scratches...please dear God in Heaven.

 

Mine is delayed a couple days. I was offered a QUAD CORE for an extra $200 and I accepted, but they said it would delay, so I have to wait until the 21st.

Oh well...

 

OHHH Mine too! It must have just been shipped because just a couple hours ago it was still in production!

Now I better order that 7200RPM drive!!

 

I'm getting as eager as you guys, but mine is still a week away from shipping. *sigh*

 

Got ya...........

 

You have no idea how eager I am especially when you're working with a crappy laptop that reminds you everyday how you need a new laptop....

 

I think I saw a HDX18 at Fry's over the weekend. It was odd that they called it "X18", not "HDX18". It didn't even specify screen resolution and the desktop image looked stretched out. I did notice a lot of flex over the number pad while playing with it a bit. Can someone confirm if the flex is present in all HDX18 models?

I also saw the Sony AW model right next to it. I think I read somewhere that AW uses DDR3 for the 9600M while HDX uses DDR2. What's the difference in speed? Trying to make up my mind which one to get.

Thanks.

 

Lancorp,

Are you really getting another QUAD CORE? How did they let one go for only $200 more? How do I get my order in? Did you deal with Ryan again?

 

Nah!!! I was hoping to have a little fun, but it's not going as planned...

Mine shipped today too! Yea!!

 

I kinda figured so! After dealing with Ryan firsthand I didn't think he would be that generous again.

 

Man I keeping checking and it keeps saying in production.......like watching water boil. So when is the EST delivery date for you guys?

 

Question about RAM. My usage indicator is around 2-2.5GB and I have 3GB. Does this mean I don't need any more RAM. And if I do, should I go for 6GB?

Same question with processor utilization, if it doesn't get to 100% does it mean a faster processory will not be necessary?

I found out today, one of my programs that was taxing the system, when i turned Vista Aero Glass to Basic, the CPU utilization dropped by 40% FYI.

 

Wait how did you get that offer?

And vistabad I think I'm gonna order 2 hard drives too. However I am a bit concerned about the "bare" part of that Seagate drive. So that means there's no instructions? No guide or anything? Are they just offering it that way to cut costs and assuming that you know exactly what you're doing?

I've also gotta order 4G memory to replace the 3G that I ordered at the time.

And if anyone wants to buy the stock HP memory and hard drives let me know.

 

I was just tryin' to pull a funny one! Bad joke! Sorry!

 

Yeah, when you buy barebone it's always a tad cheaper, plus I couldn't even find the same drive on newegg that has support for g-force.

Why do you need instructions anyways? It's plug and play...

Also, did you order your HDX with dual drives so you get the 2nd HDD caddy?

 

Holy cow, how is this possible? The estimated delivery is this thursday november 20th!!?? It was just shipped yesterday!

It is suppose to be 5-7 day shipping....I was expecting to receive the HDX next week around mon-tuesday, wednesday would be the latest...of course I don't want to jinx myself but this is more like 2-3 day shipping! Wow!

 

Hey guys, I have a question about my 3GIG HDX18t.

How is it 3GIG's? Does one RAM have 2GIG's and the other is 1GIG?

Or are both of them 1.5GIG's? (which I never heard of)

 

It is that.

 

no such thing as 1.5gb's, its a 2gb and 1gb stick since it has 2 dimm slots.

i ordered my hdx16 on the 10th and just got my tracking which says it will be here on the 21st before 10:30 am, when i ordered it said i should have it on the 20th, but 21st doesnt sound too bad. just hope no delays at the border happen

 

Yeah I got it with dual hard drives.

And I guess I'll buy it and see how it works. Especially since it's cheaper and all.

My 18t is in transit. And I think if I like the look of the 18t that I'm just gonna forget about the Quad Core processor. Further on down the line I'm sure I'll buy another laptop (like 4 or 5 years later) and at that point the technology will probably be a lot better.

 

I used to buy laptops every 2 years. Compaq/HP has gotten a lot of money out of me from a consumer standpoint. I made a promise to myself 5-6 years ago to hold onto my equipment as long as I can.

I did buy an HP tablet last year because I was curious about tablet's and just wanted a new toy. The other laptops I have on my sig are from work so I didn't have to pay out of pocket for them.

I hope to make the HDX last at least 3 years. I'm not a hardcore gamer like I used to be so I won't have the hefty requirements of the latest and greatest GPU...

For everyday programming, photoshop, simple gaming and internet surfing, this HDX should last MORE than 3 years....

Depending on how the economy is, I may actually end up getting a workstation anyways with quad core for heavy duty gaming and video editing. I've always wanted to get into the video editing world just haven't had time to look into it...

But I feel the $1200 I paid for my HDX is more than fair enough to last 3 years.

 

If posible could you PM me the link as well.

--Rocco--

 

I believe I posted something similar to this a little while back when I stated that there doesn't seem to be a difference between FREE shipping and 1 or 2 day...they all come around in the same amount of time...

 

Yes, I remembered your post quite well. I figured you got lucky or there was just some error.

Could this just be an HP tactic? Are all shipping 2-3 day and only the SUCKERS pay extra for the 2 day shipping? hahaha....

HP, you guys are sneaky!

 

I think it has to do with how fast FedEx is. For instance I have Amazon Prime shipping, so I get guaranteed 2 day, but sometimes the item leaves from a warehouse near me so I get ground shipping, since it will still arrive in time. I think with the normal shipping and faster shipping with HP, in the end it takes FedEx the same amount of time. It's not really somethign I blame on HP.

 

Speaking of Amazon, I purchased 2 Linux books YESTERDAY and I got them TODAY.

I didn't order any special shipping. I'm not sure what's going on but everything seems to be shipping very fast lately....

Amazon even tried to get me to sign up for Prime Shipping as you mentioned but I don't really order that many books so I didn't sign up. Came fast anyways!!!

 

I looked back on my other recent HP tracking info for past purchases, and EVERY TIME, my HP computer was delivered the NEXT DAY after it left Anchorage, AK. Regardless of FREE shipping or 2 day.

My 2nd HDX18t just left Anchorage today, so there is a VERY GOOD chance it will be delivered tomorrow. (even though it's estimated delivery date is 11/20).

 

Not to go too offtopic, but it's probably because you're near the warehouse. I used to live in the San Francisco area of California, and Amazon's one warehouse is in Nevada, so it only took 1 day to arrive. It just is dependant on how close you are.

With HP, it's really FedEx. HP will mark the package for the "faster" shipping method, but in the end, it takes fedEx the same time.

 

I would but you have no contact information.

 

You are probably right, I live very close to NYC so perhaps amazon has a warehouse there or near there. I would think they would since it's such a highly populated area....

This is good to know though!

 

Oh you are getting me very very anxious!! I actually hope it doesn't come too early for me because I will be at work!

I will continually check my status to see where the latest checkpoint was. In any event, I pray just like the others that mine comes dent-free and works right out of the box!!

 

BTW:

Lancorp, I got the email from HP that my HDX was shipped but there was no serial number of the unit anywhere. Is it hidden somewhere?

I want to order the Vista Ultimate disk asap.....

 

Have you checked the order status page on the HP website?

 

Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/hpshoppinglivecashback

Please note: this could change at any time.

 

BINGO!!!!!

 

Yeah, perhaps I am just being blind, I just don't see anything that shows
my unit#....

EDIT: Ok I found it, I kept on clicking on the tracking number. But once I clicked on the item itself I found the serial#...

 

Mines just departed Alaska! I think it will be here tomorrow. What do you guys think?

And lancorp the same thing happened with my mom's dv5t. They actually attempted to deliver it the day before I was expecting it and no one was there to get it which sucks.

This time I plan on staying home to make sure I get it if they do try that again.

 

Ohhhh! Another shipment update!


Departed FedEx location

ANCHORAGE, AK


Lancorp, do you think this means I might get it TOMORROW? That would be almost too fast since I am in New York....

 

ha! Your HDX, Lancorp's and mine are all together! I bet they were sitting right next to each other in the assembly line! I'm sure the boxes are right next to each other as well!!

 

I get this too. Some of the "beeps" on my apps crackle, and so does the beep when i log in using the fingerprint scanner. Music is fine. I haven't really looked into it yet.