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    Which HP Laptop to buy?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by BruceLeroy1984, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. BruceLeroy1984

    BruceLeroy1984 Newbie

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    I will be purchasing an HP laptop within the next week and need ideas on which one I should get. This will be my first HP laptop, my previous was an alienware but will never buy another one of those due to the price/problems. Anyways the most im willing to spend total will be $800. I will be using it mostly for internet and music.....any ideas will help since im trying to narrow my search down...thanks
     
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    BruceLeroy1984 Newbie

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    thx for the feedback
    so your suggesting I go with the Core2Duo over the AMD?
     
    BruceLeroy1984, Apr 22, 2009
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    future_paramedic Notebook Consultant

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    I have the HP DV7t, which I believe can be configured for under $800. I love it. I don't really think it is what you want, but I thought I would throw it out there anyways.
     
    future_paramedic, Apr 22, 2009
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    adesai Notebook Consultant

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    It seems you are not planning to game...then the video card should not matter. Focus on the display and processor you want. Bigger display adds bulk!!!

    I would suggest go with some thing based on the Core 2 Duo. If you want to save then you can select a Pentium Dual Core(T4200, etc) which is the same as Core 2 Duo but with less cache.

    Another thing to consider is HP Business notebooks. They are more well built and HP Business support is awesome.

    Someone on Ebay is selling a bunch of HP Business 6530b with 3 year warranty and 3 year accident protection for around $799. I am thinking of getting this for a relative.
     
    adesai, Apr 23, 2009
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