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    Picking an HP Laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Flapjack93, Nov 22, 2012.

  1. Flapjack93

    Flapjack93 Newbie

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    I'm looking for a laptop with these specifications, but i can't find one with all of those. Also my budgets kinda low because i'm hoping on buying it tomorrow (Black Friday) so i can get a good deal. I was looking at a HP Envy with good ram and processor, but it had crappy graphics, and no Bluetooth. So if anyone can find a better one, it would help.

    What is your budget?
    $500 - $600

    What country will you be buying this in?
    US

    What size notebook do you prefer?
    Mainstream (15 - 16-inch screen)

    What brands do you like or dislike?
    Like: HP, Sony

    Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
    Yes

    What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
    Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Movie Streaming and Viewing, Casual Gaming, Graphic Intense 3D Gaming

    What games will you be playing?
    Call of Duty

    Where will you be using this laptop?
    Will be used different places and Will stay on desk

    How many hours of battery life do you need?
    6

    Will you be buying online or in store?
    online

    Which OS do you prefer?
    Windows 7

    List the screen resolutions that interest you:
    High Resolution (1600 x 900)

    Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
    Glossy or Matte is fine

    Is the laptops design important to you?
    No

    How much storage capacity do you need?
    500 GB

    Are you interested in SSD for storage?
    Maybe

    Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
    I don't know
     
    Flapjack93, Nov 22, 2012
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    Which model were you looking at? If you could mention that it would help people to offer some guidance. It sounds to me like the HP dv6t-7200 Select Edition or Quad Edition would be a good fit, to save some money you could go with the dv6z-7200 AMD version as it's a little cheaper yet you could still configure it with gaming capabilities. There are a few coupons right now ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...lack-friday-2012-here-hint-around-25-off.html) that could help you save money on an ENVY purchase and get the price down to the $600 level with say an Nvidia 630M GPU. The HP ENVY m6 15.6" screen might also be an option, it's really just a thinner and lighter version of the dv6t.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Nov 23, 2012
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    Flapjack93, Nov 24, 2012
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