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    I just bought an HP Envy 17 SandyBridge

    Discussion in 'HP' started by afra33, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. afra33

    afra33 Newbie

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    Just ordered mine without 3D. Normally I wait for reviews before I pull the trigger but I had 25% discount on all HP products so I couldn't resist once I found out the SandyBridge refresh was out.

    i7-2630QM 2 GHz, 6 MB L3-Cache
    8GB DDR3
    1 TB SATA (5400 U/min)
    Full HD (1920 x 1080)
    AMD Radeon HD 6830M (1 GB DDR5)
    Beats Soundsystem

    Can anyone post some reviews on here :D
     
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    mimipee Notebook Guru

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    TechStock Notebook Consultant

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    Yes inquiring minds want to know. I have only seen a link to a french HP site, but it had weird specs. HM55 chipset and Sata 1. My french is stale, but I thought sandy bridge required a hm6x chipset.
     
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    personally I would of gone for the 2820, or 2830 whatever number.

    It supports alot of new features, that they 2630 can't.

    There somewhere around here, I'll try to find it.
     
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    the REAL question is how did the TS get 25% off HP products? can you share? :)
     
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    I actually just googled the discount, was surprised myself and didn't believe it till the lady on the phone confirmed to me while I was ordering and I kept telling her I only want it if the discount applies. In Switzerland it's called "rabatt" and it's being offered through one of the big banks.
    here is the link: Raiffeisen Internet - Treue-Prämien - HP
     
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    vsherry Notebook Evangelist

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    I wish I had had a discount that hefty.
     
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    Killa Joe Notebook Deity

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    Thanks to cam121, coupon code NB7293 $300 off! I ordered mine today since HP rep said they have special sale, so got another $100 off ontop of the coupon! Call today if you can, and good luck.

    P.S. This is just one of the major benefits of being a member on NBR, or just roaming it.... :D


    KJ :cool:
     
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    vsherry Notebook Evangelist

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    I suppose I should have been more precise and said I wish I had had such a hefty discount. I am already an owner and thus have no practical purpose for the discount now. I did take advantage of a $200 discount when I did buy. My new Envy, a 3D that replaces the standard 17 being captured, is a day away from delivery. I will have that new-computer experience once again. I won't have fun turning the new computer into my current one. More than 400 gigs to transfer. Yay. :(
     
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    affra , you have to be a client of this bank to get teh 25% off? my german is a tad rusty ;)
     
    fxpro888, Mar 9, 2011
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    Actually by accident i am a customer of this particular bank however, i was not asked whether i am or not by hp nor did i have to contact the bank to obtain this discount code. My guess is anybody can apply this discount towards their purchase.
     
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