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    HP ZV5410 notebook for $949, is this a good deal??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ItsMoney, Jan 4, 2005.

  1. ItsMoney

    ItsMoney Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just saw this ad at Fry's: $949.99 after rebate: HP zv5410 notebook with athlon 64 3000, 512 MB, 1GB max, 60gb HD, 64MB Ge Force 4 440 Go (Dedicated) 5 in 1 card reader, CDRW/DVD-rom, 15.4" WXGA HD Brightview. What do you guys think? Guys at Fry's said this will operate at about 1.8Ghz if applications dont support 64 mb....pls i need help in my first notebook purchase...thanks a lot in advance
     
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    ItsMoney Notebook Enthusiast

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    come on..someone must have an opinion??
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Semms like a nice price, especially with the BV screen at under $1000.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    I just ordered the compaq r3310us yesterday for $1000 after tax and rebate. But if I knew about this deal, I'd probably buy the HP instead. To me, the specs seem to be better, unless someone can correct me.
     
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    ItsMoney Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah but can anyone give tips for any better deals out there....i will be using the laptop with some gaming and im thinking the GeForce won't cut it...thanks
     
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    From what I've read on the forum, the GE Force isn't good enough for intense gaming. I guess it depends on what type of games you play. Also, out of curiousity, how much in rebates is your deal for?
     
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    ItsMoney Notebook Enthusiast

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    its $999.99 store price w/ $50 rebate...so $949.99 total.....its definitely a great deal plus i get the brightview widescreen with that price
     
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    seems like a decent deal...not the best i've ever seen. I would say after taxes it'll be just like buying it from hpshopping.com configured almost identically (+- $50).

    I'm typing from a similar compaq machine and love it. Either ways seems decent for the price.

    ~beast
     
    smilingbeast, Jan 6, 2005
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