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    Should I buy this now?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by me12345, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. me12345

    me12345 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll graduating soon and will need a new laptop in the coming months that I'll be able to bring to work. I was wondering if I should buy this laptop, or will there be a hardware refresh in the next 2 months or so?

    Any input will be appreciated. The $500 coupon makes me think that a refresh will hit soon... The coupon does bring me down to my under 1K budget. Maybe a refresh, will even make the envy 14 more expensive?


    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
    1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
    6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    No Additional Office Software
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
    14.5" diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
    SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    HP TrueVision HD Webcam and Dual Digital Integrated Microphones [For Radiance Display]
    Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
    Backlit Keyboard
    Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8
    HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
     
  2. roastedpork

    roastedpork Notebook Deity

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    I'd get on board that right away mate, before it runs out (1800 uses of coupon)
     
  3. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    In addition the Radiance option is only available for a limited time. HP officially stated that it will go away soon as well.