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    How to tell if Envy on Ebay is a Gen 2?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ViperSurf, May 10, 2010.

  1. ViperSurf

    ViperSurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could swear I read a thread on this recently but can't find it on here about buying an Envy on Ebay. There are some good deals that pop up, but how do you check/know if its a Gen 2? I see some with SSD etc.
     
    ViperSurf, May 10, 2010
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  2. HardBall

    HardBall Notebook Geek

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    The Gen2 would come with a Mobility Radeon 5830
     
    HardBall, May 10, 2010
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  3. ViperSurf

    ViperSurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok cool, just wanted to make sure if I go this route I don't get a gen 1 lol
     
    ViperSurf, May 10, 2010
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  4. mdsniper7

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    yea it will have 5830
     
    mdsniper7, May 10, 2010
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  5. justinkw1

    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Since the question has been answered, time to close this thread. :)

    If further discussion is needed, feel free to PM.
     
    justinkw1, May 10, 2010
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