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    was this a good deal?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ljx718, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. ljx718

    ljx718 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HP Pavilion dv2700t Special Edition customizable Notebook PC

    * Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50GHz)
    * 14.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    * HP Imprint Finish (Verve) + Microphone + Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    * 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    * 40% OFF HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner
    * 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * 50% OFF HP 14" Reversible Notebook Sleeve
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    came out to $1,067.84 after taxes and 2 day shipping using that $500 off coupon.

    so hows it look? i will be selling my spec'd out dv6000 to offset the price
     
    ljx718, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. jollychang

    jollychang Notebook Enthusiast

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    why not select the bluetooth?
     
    jollychang, Jul 21, 2008
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    ljx718 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have it now and never use it. the only thing that could even use it is my blackberry, but i like to use usb to charge while updating.


    other than that, how is that deal?
     
    ljx718, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Yes not bad for $1000.. Have you had a look at the new montevina models? dv4t?
     
    flipfire, Jul 21, 2008
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    lol i feel bad for you, good luck with that 8 series geforce
     
    mnp2005, Jul 21, 2008
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    ljx718 Notebook Enthusiast

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    eh, thats what warranties are for. what would be so special about the dv4t? doesnt look all that different.
     
    ljx718, Jul 21, 2008
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    basically: newer processor, newer design, much better gfx card...although i'm sure there's more

    there's a reason they're putting out those coupons and excluding it from them...
     
    mnp2005, Jul 21, 2008
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