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    Ordered a Presario v3000z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by *gadget_lover*, Nov 29, 2006.

  1. *gadget_lover*

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    Im new to the forum cuz I just ordered a Presario v3000z, is coming in a few more days cuz I customized it, Im so excited..here are the specs

    AMD Turion64 X2 Dual-Core TL-52(1.6GHz/1MB)
    2 gigs of Ram
    NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
    802.11b/g WLAN
    60GB SATA Hard Drive
    DVD Burner
    Standard Finish

    So, what do u think? :D any specific opinion about this boy?
     
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  2. higuy

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    look like you don't want to try the imprint coat, they should not charge that much for the skin
     
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    well, the imprint finish was 38 dollars more, but I rather choose to spend my money on upgrading to 2 gigs of ram, I think that will have a greater impact on the notebook..Could anybody tell me difference between the standard and imprint finish on terms of color and how does it feel? :(
     
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    The standard finish is just a powder coated finish without the imprint and the glossy finish. The media buttons on the top of the keyboard are white compared to the glossy black with the imprint finish. The colors are the same grey black combo without the glossy coating. Ofcourse since HP does not allow you to customize with the 6150 with productivity ports, so the standard finish also lack the media care reader and 1 USB port. This along with the lack of the microphones and Quickplay.

    I would have recommended the imprint finish but still your configuration looks pretty good.
     
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    So without the imprint finish I could still get the sd card reader and 3 usb ports? I should have chosen the imprint finish, I wonder If I can take it back to hp so they can reconfigure it...its is already shipped out..
     
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    Its the other way around, with the Imprint finish you can get the media card reader, 3 USB etc. The standard finish does not include these. If you system is already shipped out there isnt much you can do other than returning & reordering it within the 21 day return period.
     
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    I think it has to have at least a card reader cuz I have seen another older models of compaq with the sd card reader, its ilogic that this one doesnt bring it...
     
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    You will have card reader ONLY IF you ordered Go 6150 w/productivity.

    Looks you really want make yourself ready for Vista
     
    rockharder, Nov 30, 2006
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    I spoke to a representative and he told me all v3000 models ship with card reader...looks like they dont know what they are talking about..
     
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    Most time, they are not know more than you do if you did a bit of research on internet. My opinion is: You could have chance to buy bigger and cheaper RAM stick from newegg. V3000Z offers free 512MB@667. If you don't want to install Vista right away, then it could save you $100+.
     
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    if i do the returning or reordering , what cost must i pay .
    becoz i have a dead pixel , in the middle of my screen ....
    so i want to know does anyone know , what cost must i pay to returning
    or exchange the notebook


    standard imprint , TL 52 , same spec with my order 2 weeks ago ^^
    but mine only have 1 gig of ram

    here is the picture with standard imprint
     

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    If you bought the system direct from HP, then you have a 21 day no questions asked return window. If you are within this time frame & havent sent out any mail in rebates you can return the notebook & they will refund you the full amount you paid.
     
    miner, Dec 1, 2006
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    thank you miner , yes i bought direct from HP
    but how about the ship , v3000z cost 49 dollar, is HP will refund the shipping cost ??
     
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    Did yor system come with the 5-in-1 card reader?
     
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    thanks again miner

    no card reader, firewire and quickplay

    but i don't care about all of them , in my country 27 in 1 card reader only cost 6 dollar . i don't need quickplay , and never use firewire :)

    check at the picture , on the right there is an empty space where card reader, usb and firewire should be there if u bought with HP Imprint Finish

    sorry for my bad english
     

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    I really wanted a card reader but I did not know that the productivity ports thing had something to do with it,,,man Im so sad now, I wanted my notebook to be equiped with this
     
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    Do you know if this model supports a remote control?
     
    *gadget_lover*, Dec 1, 2006
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    may be not . it's for pavilion series.
    card reader and fire wire is not a big problem since i only use usb thumdrive .card reader is slow for me (compare to my thumdrive speed),i ask for the imprint because it have a better look.
     
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    you can do refund or exchange if u not satisfied
    like a miner said hp will refund all your money , include tax and original shipping cost

    higuy already answer this question
     
    Sniveler, Dec 1, 2006
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    I may buy one of those usb/firewire hub and have it with me if I need it cuz I dont feel like returning the laptop and wait another 15 days for it to come back again..Anyway I dont think Im gonna be using the 2 usb at the same time, and I already have a firewire port on my desktop... :rolleyes:
     
    *gadget_lover*, Dec 3, 2006
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    I just got my v3000z a few days ago - got with the Productivity Ports,
    and Imprint Finish, and also the remote - it does work, but
    it may only work when you get the Productivity Ports, and Imprint Finish,

    I dont know

    Good luck
     
    will1384, Dec 3, 2006
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