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    This Seems Like a Good Deal for a Z8000...

    Discussion in 'HP' started by treynolds, Sep 28, 2005.

  1. treynolds

    treynolds Notebook Guru

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    ...is it???


    - Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2

    - Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 520 w/HT Technology, 2.8GHz

    - 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Wide Viewing (1680x1050)

    - 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM, 533MHz (2x512MB)

    - 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive

    - DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support

    - FREE Upgrade to 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) X600

    - FREE Second 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery!!

    - Microsoft(R) Works/Money

    - 2-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair extended service plan

    price $1,798.99 *
    mail-in rebate − $50.00
    price after rebate $1,748.99
    you saved 2.8%

    I have been looking for a 17" DTR notebook to replace my eMachines 6809... Nothing wrong with the 6809, I just need more screen real estate for ACAD and Photoshop. I also need a numeric keypad for coordinate input.

    This is about a $400-500 savings over a similarly spec'd system from eithe Toshiba or Gateway.

    What concerns me is the build quality and battery life. I'd appreciate any input people have on these issues.

    Thanks!

    Tony
     
    treynolds, Sep 28, 2005
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    You will get poor battery life for sure. Probably around 1 to 1:30 hours.

    Just curious, if all you really want is a bigger screen, why not just get a large monitor instead? Its not like you'll be carrying around the ZD8000 that much will you?
     
    Rahul, Sep 28, 2005
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  3. treynolds

    treynolds Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, I've been thinking about that, upgrade to a bigger external monitor, wireless keyboard and more RAM. I already purchased an 80GB external drive. Also, a USB numeric keypad would be far cheaper. Cost of upgrading my current ride would be about $750 for the monitor and RAM.

    Tony
     
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    $750!?!?!?!? I know you can get both for cheaper, that is way overpriced.
     
    Rahul, Sep 28, 2005
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  5. treynolds

    treynolds Notebook Guru

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    No.

    The 20" Dell LCD will set me back $500 and the RAM about $150, plus extra $$$ for keyboard, etc... I'm running AutoCAD, I need 1600x1200 res.

    Tony
     
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    Those Dell 20" LCDs are nice, thats the one with the same Samsung LCD that Mac's use right?
     
    greebler, Oct 1, 2005
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