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    HP business laptops question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by recain, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. recain

    recain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, all. Could you please tell me what is the best and cheapest way to buy HP business laptop? It seems that their "business" site is quite overpriced ( http://www.hp.com/sbso/busproducts.html). So is there any other places I could find a cheaper HP than their's site? I am looking for a HP 8510p or their 6500-6900 series. Thanks in advance. :)
     
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    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The only ones that are really overpriced are the ones with BluRay drives and the fastest processors of the bunch (T7500,T7700). The are also overpriced if you configure one yourself, which is why I recommend getting a pre-configured one. Upgrade the RAM aftermarket too...another way to save money.
     
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    Yes, that seems about right, although I got something like a T7800 + WUXGA for 3100US + 3 year accidental damage warranty. The rest was a small HDD and 1GB of RAM. Stupid...
     
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    recain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you all. Upraging the RAM afterworlds is a great idea, thanks for mention it, Grag. But could i also install a larger Hard Drive later, for a notebook? Is it possible? If yes, how is the pricing?
     
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    StoryR Notebook Geek

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    Definitely possible or HP Compaq business notebooks, it's as easy as turning it upside down and opening a little "door" (if you will) and replacing the HD that is in there :)
     
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