Ordered a new V3000T! Thanks to All!

I finally got around to ordering a notebook for my son. Thanks to everyone on this forum! Lot's of great info. Here's what I got:

Compaq Presario V3000T customizable Notebook PC - $830.34

• Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
• Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2050 (1.60 GHz)
• 14.1" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
• Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + QuickPlay
• 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2x256MB)
• FREE Upgrade to 60 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
• DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
• Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
• 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft(R) Works/Money
• Genuine Windows XP Home Edition Backup CD
• HP Mobile Remote Control
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Three Years - $84.99

3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair Extended Service Plan for HP Pavilion and Presario Notebook PCs - $332.49

CA Tax - $70.94, Recycling fee - $6.00

$100.00 PC mail-in rebate, $30 LoJack rebate, 3 yr.

Total price after rebates: $1,194.76

I also picked up two sticks of the following from NewEgg:

Patriot 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - $175.63 for two sticks after $7.00 MIR

I realize that the FSB is only 533 for the T2050. I'm banking on being able to upgrade to a Core2 someday. I'll wait a few years until they're cheap and then breathe new life into this laptop. (hopefully)

Thanks again!

 

I'm also going to wait a few years when the Core2 price drops.

Hopefully by then they'll have Imprint + Black interior instead of just the silver inside.

 

Good on you!