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    Just ordered dv2500t instead of Asus V2S-A1

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DRTH_STi, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    14.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    319MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
    FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM from 120GB 5400RPM!!
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    All for 1200 taxes in. Great price. I was tired of waiting for the asus to come in.

    Did I make the right decision?
     
    DRTH_STi, Sep 6, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Good alternative, theres the fairly comparable 1420 as well.
     
    coriolis, Sep 6, 2007
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  3. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    1420 = unprofessional dell sales/support reps (don't know their products), sub-par build quality, no lightscribe, no fingerprint scanner, no HDMI, bulky and heavy, and I don't fancy the look.
     
    DRTH_STi, Sep 6, 2007
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    staryoshi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm probably going to order a DV2500t with the following specs:

    T7500
    2GB Ram
    8400M GS
    160GB HDD
    High Capacity Battery, etc

    However, thanks to a coupon, it's only going to cost me $1000. (w/o tax) After MUCH comparison, HP really does have great prices for medium-end laptops. I have a zv6000 atm but it's too large and it's half-dead... so it's time for a replacement :)

    Quick question: What speed is the ram? I'm guessing it's 533mhz... Also, are both sticks external or is there one external and one internal module? Those internal ones are a #$%^ to get to...
     
    staryoshi, Sep 6, 2007
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  5. suland

    suland Notebook Evangelist

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    Great decision, guys! That's gonna be a speedster-machine!
     
    suland, Sep 6, 2007
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