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    Just pulled the ole' trigger :)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MaRiNexICEx, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. MaRiNexICEx

    MaRiNexICEx Notebook Guru

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    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
    * 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    * FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * HP Imprint Finish (Mesh) + Microphone + Webcam
    * HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN from 802.11b/g WLAN
    * No High speed 56K modem port
    * SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    * No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
    W/ the 3-year complete warranty
    Grand total: $1,358.61

    Not too shabby IMO :)
    Lemme know what ya think!
     
    MaRiNexICEx, Aug 5, 2008
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  2. josher

    josher Notebook Guru

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    for what model?
     
    josher, Aug 5, 2008
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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display + 9600GT = dv5t... simple maths, never fail :D
     
    aespinalc, Aug 5, 2008
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  4. HI DesertNM

    HI DesertNM Notebook Deity

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    Seems about right. A bit expensive but you have the 3 year warranty and strong GPU. Looks like a good gaming laptop. Dell really has nothing over HP anymore now that they are finally putting strong GPU's in the Pavilions.
     
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  5. MaRiNexICEx

    MaRiNexICEx Notebook Guru

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    haha whoops, yea its for the DV5t,

    The only thing I was concerned about was the screen resolution... I wanted the higher one, but apparently you need the Blueray DvD drive just to read HD movies and suff... So the extra $600 to watch and movie in HD didn't seem too appealing =P
     
    MaRiNexICEx, Aug 5, 2008
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  6. Rusch

    Rusch Notebook Consultant

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    Just ordered the same exact set up as you except I got Vista 64-Bit. Gonna be upgrading to 4GB Ram through newegg instead of paying $150 through HP.

    Also went with the high res screen.


    I am excited to get mine. Gonna be awhile though, I just ordered it today.
     
    Rusch, Aug 5, 2008
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  7. Manic Penguins

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    Not bad, especially with the warranty, thats a ncie strong gaming lappy. :)
     
    Manic Penguins, Aug 5, 2008
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