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    Is this HP dv5t from hp.com with student discount good price? Thanks!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Havock, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Havock

    Havock Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, i built this hp laptop to replace my fried sager2090 and was wondering if it is a good deal (im using student discount for this, and i dont think coupons can stack on that) and if not when might a good deal arrive? (i need this in the next 3 weeks) Thank you :)

    Configuration:
    COLOR- Onyx
    CPU - Pentium(R) Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200 (2.0 GHz)
    OS - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    DISPLAY - 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1680 x 1050)
    MEMORY - FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    GPU - 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS
    HDD - FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    WIRELESS - Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    DRIVE - SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Price comes out to be $747 with student discount. Estimated tax of 45 dollars so total 792? I am actually curious on this estimated tax as well... how can it be estimated? I live in Maryland btw.
     
    Havock, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. Tippey764

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    Thats a pretty good price i would go for the 9600m gt though because you cant upgrade that your self down the road.
     
    Tippey764, Dec 31, 2008
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    Comes out to 728 with my student discount, but ya decent price, I would stick with stock screen unless you need the resolution, its $125, but to each their own.. :). I hear that screen is awesome though.
     
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    I second this. :)
     
    ahl395, Dec 31, 2008
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    if the op plays games that is.
     
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  6. Havock

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    yeah im not going to be playing games on this, just some game programming.
     
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    How do you get it to come out to 728? Do diff schools have different discounts or did you just use default screen?
     
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    Oh, ok. Then dont worry about it. ;)
     
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    Ya I think different schools have different percent discounts, up to 12% or so. Guess mine is slightly more :).

    TIME OUT LOL!

    I think I forgot to change the wireless card, nvm, we all have good discounts then :).
     
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  10. Havock

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    good :). cant have others getting more discounts now can we lol :D. im still bummed out on the tax part but i think this is as good of a winner as i am going to get if i need it in the next 3 weeks. Does hp do the 21 day return if we make our laptop cheaper policy with student discount laptops too?
     
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    I read mixed reviews about the 21 day exchange policy, as for returning, you should be able to return within 21 days of receipt.
     
    nfsnyc, Dec 31, 2008
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