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    Just bought an HDx18

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sonic2120, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. sonic2120

    sonic2120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered my first laptop today. I don't have a desktop so I wanted to get a large laptop just so I had a decent computer I could take somewhere if I needed to. Should I be pretty happy with one of these? I don't game but the blu-ray might be nice.

    tHP HDX18t Premium Series Notebook PC
    - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
    - 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
    - FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    - 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    - 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    - Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
    - HP Color Matching Keyboard
    - Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    - Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
    - No TV Tuner w/remote control
    - 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    - No Productivity Software
    - HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    I paid ~1280 including a 1 year accidental damage warranty. I can upgrade the ram and hard drive later when I have some extra cash. This should serve me well as my only pc for the moment, shouldn't it?
     
    sonic2120, Jan 14, 2009
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Looks good, and yes, both the ram and hard drive are user-upgradeable.

    :)
     
    R4000, Jan 14, 2009
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    Good price! Although you won't need to upgrade the RAM unless you upgrade to 64 bit. Not sure if you can get the free upgrade from Microsoft since it's an oem version? Seagate has the momentus 7200.4 500GB just the around the corner which I'm waiting for.
     
    anothergeek, Jan 14, 2009
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  4. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    I would have bought the quad core.
     
    Tippey764, Jan 14, 2009
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  5. sonic2120

    sonic2120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I spent more than I had originally wanted to spend on a computer as it is. Are quad cores really necessary yet? I probably won't do much more than use the net and watch movies.
     
    sonic2120, Jan 14, 2009
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    A dual-core is more than fine. Notebook quads are new and not exactly cost effective on a budget.

    My 1.9 dual-core still runs everything today.............
     
    R4000, Jan 14, 2009
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    Well im just planning for the future i gusse. Plus GTA4 PC likes quad cores and i play games.
     
    Tippey764, Jan 15, 2009
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  8. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah, I heard GTA4 is a power hungry beast (which is why I keep playing San Andreas).... :D
     
    R4000, Jan 15, 2009
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