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    L2000 w/o Lance

    Discussion in 'HP' started by handyman130, Jun 24, 2005.

  1. handyman130

    handyman130 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is HP going to offer an L2000 model without Lance Armstrong??? The yellow stripe is not as annoying as the signiture.... I like the weight and availability of the Turion-64....just don't want Lance!
     
    handyman130, Jun 24, 2005
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    Very soon:
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7247712&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01174&id=1115365776587

    Some stores have them in stock. Of course, the retail models don't have all the goodies you can get with Configure-To-Order.
     
    brianstretch, Jun 24, 2005
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Right now they dont have one without the livestrong logo...but they probably will soon release the Compaq V2000Z which will have no such logos and will be in Compaq silver.

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    Compaq Presario R3340US AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512MB, 80GB 5400rpm 15.4" Brightview WXGA.
    Acer Aspire 3003WLCi AMD Mobile Sempron 3000+, 512MB, 80gb 4200rpm 15.4" CrystalBrite WXGA
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    miner, Jun 24, 2005
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  4. AMDemon

    AMDemon Notebook Evangelist

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    Congrats on graduating to 'Evangelist' ;)
     
    AMDemon, Jun 25, 2005
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  5. DJoker35

    DJoker35 Notebook Guru

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    You can order a v2000z now and customize it from

    CostCo

    http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPConfigurator.aspx?Prodid=10029572&whse=BC&topnav=&cat=4333&hierPath=84*4333*&model=PV898AV

    or Staples

    http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/SKU.asp?BCFlag=False&PageType=1&SKU=581054
     
    DJoker35, Jun 25, 2005
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  6. AMDemon

    AMDemon Notebook Evangelist

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    Or Techdepot/computers4sure.com ;)

    P.S.- I bet CC & CompUSA have it, too...at their kiosks in-store...doubt BestBuy, though.
     
    AMDemon, Jun 25, 2005
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    DJoker35 Notebook Guru

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    Darn. Missed that one. Can't seem to find a v2000z there.
     
    DJoker35, Jun 25, 2005
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    AMDemon, Jun 25, 2005
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    DJoker35 Notebook Guru

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    DJoker35, Jun 25, 2005
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  10. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, Thanks....We are all on the distinguished road :D
     
    miner, Jun 25, 2005
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  11. strategist333

    strategist333 Notebook Consultant

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    Why is the Compaq so much pricier than the L2000? (at least by $200)... and I thought the L2000 was going to donate $50 too...
     
    strategist333, Jun 25, 2005
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  12. DJoker35

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    Interesting point. Even with the L2000 upgraded from the basic model to match the basic z2000v on Costco's website, the L2000 comes in roughly $130.00 less. Wonder if they actually want to help sell more L2000s, hence raising more money for Liverstrong? Or maybe it's just a accounting goof :rolleyes:
     
    DJoker35, Jun 28, 2005
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    Nothing unusual here...quite frequently the CPQ R4000 has been pricier than Hp's Zv6000 on HpShopping.com....it's called a promotion....But, is it logical?...No
     
    AMDemon, Jun 28, 2005
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  14. miner

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    Yep, its basically marketing. They probably have certain limits on what the percentage sales of each laptop would be.

    The V2000Z is not even officially launched yet, so I think by the launch date the prices should come down a bit.
     
    miner, Jun 28, 2005
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  15. jwentz

    jwentz Newbie

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    Costco, Staples and Techdepot all list the V2000z with only 2 usb ports and no
    mention of IEEE port. Staples actually lists 3 usb and 1 firewire when you initially
    get to the description page. But when you get to the customize page, it then says 2 usb and again no mention of firewire. Could the V2000Z really have one less usb and no IEEE?
     
    jwentz, Jun 28, 2005
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  16. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I am mostly sure that it has 3 USB and 1 firewire port since they are standard on the L2000 which is basically a V2000Z in black & HP colors.
     
    miner, Jun 28, 2005
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    Come on, take a chance with Lance! :p
     
    blksnake, Jun 29, 2005
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