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    To buy or not to buy right now......

    Discussion in 'HP' started by david4455, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. david4455

    david4455 Notebook Consultant

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    I came so close to buying a dv9000t this afternoon from Costco.com. I think it was a pretty good deal...but I hestitated when I thought about the upcoming immediate release of Vista and wondered if there is any reason to wait or will the Vista upgrade from XP media be fine.....input please.....

    Thanks.

    $1366:

    Selected Features:
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5500(1.66GHz/2MB L2Cache)
    1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    FREE Upgrade - LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
    256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050)
    FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows XP Media Center!!
    Microsoft(R) Works Suite 2006 includes Word
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
    FREE Upgrade to HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner!!
    2-yr Extended Service Plan with HP Express Repair
     
    david4455, Jan 22, 2007
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    Is that before or after tax?
     
    AlexAnonymous, Jan 22, 2007
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    david4455 Notebook Consultant

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    If costco charges tax.....before.
     
    david4455, Jan 22, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you buy before Vista is released, you will atleast have the opportunity to get a clean Vista disc + the stock XP. If you wait around for Vista then, your only choice would be the stock Vista installation with all the bloatware. Ofcourse there might be different possibly better rebates, but thats the risk you take anytime you buy any computer.

    In any case you will be within the costco return window or HP's if you buy from HP.com, so if you need the laptop within the next few weeks, IMO why wait?
     
    miner, Jan 22, 2007
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    I didn't.... I bought tonight. I liked the idea of having a choice between XP and the new Vista when it is released.....

    Thanks for the input.
     
    david4455, Jan 22, 2007
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    When I was considering buying back on 14th or waiting for Vista to come out, I read this similar advice in another post, it may have been you, and thought it made hell of a sense. I ordered it and just received my dv9000t. Good advice, (will) have best of both worlds. :)
     
    inlvnv, Jan 23, 2007
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    excellent advice
     
    gridtalker, Jan 23, 2007
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    my fear would be that upgrading from xp to vista will not be 100% clean as one would expect. So I would think if your going to go with Vista wait till it comes preloaded that way there is no residual side effects from having both systems on at one point during the upgrade and such. Correct me if I'm wrong.
     
    waverider969, Jan 23, 2007
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    Regarding the upgrade to Vista, the GetReady analysis from MicrobeSoft web site told me to "clean install" Vista, not to upgrade it. It told me I'll get the Business edition. I have an nc8430.
    Steve
     
    sjordi, Jan 23, 2007
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