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    I'm New - Someone help me out.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by l0ngb0ards, Jul 27, 2004.

  1. l0ngb0ards

    l0ngb0ards Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought the HP zx5000 series notebook, customized of course.
    Specs:
    Intel Pentium 4 3.00 GHz w/HT Technology
    Microsoft Windows XP Home
    512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB)
    60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    802.11b Wireless LAN w/ Built in 56K Modem+10/100 LAN
    15.4" WVA WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
    128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
    Microsoft Works/Money
    12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Those were my customizable options, so these are in addition to all thebells and whistles that come with the notebook already.

    After a student discount, 100$ coupon, free shipping and no tax the total i paid was $1426.56 and i still have a 50$ rebate when i get the computer.

    What do you all think? I don't know very much about computers but this seemed to be the best deal i could find.

    Enlighten me...
     
    l0ngb0ards, Jul 27, 2004
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  2. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, it looks good. I like the 1x512mb ram so that you can upgrade easily in the future.

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  3. ambuletz

    ambuletz Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's a good deal to me. That configuration is pretty much the exact same thing I'm going to be getting.
     
    ambuletz, Jul 27, 2004
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    postal Notebook Geek

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    Looks good.

    Ambuletz, if you know how to install memory you may want to consider getting a 1x256mb in your notebook, and then getting a 1x512mb from online, it usually costs the same as upgrading to a 1x512mb on HP.

    Longboards, don't use the $50 rebate, there's a $100 rebate if you look in the rebates section thats good until 9/1/2004, bringing your final price down to around $1325
     
    postal, Jul 27, 2004
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