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    Which HP Notebook Is Perfect For Me?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jaden1000, Nov 7, 2008.

  1. Jaden1000

    Jaden1000 Notebook Consultant

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    This is what im looking for, which HP Notebook do you guys reccomend?

    14.1 screen or 15.4 if its 5.5 pounds and under
    T5800 with new centrino 2 chip.
    4GB Ram (64-bit Vista)
    250GB+ Hardrive
    Good HD screen (perferablly the Infinity one)
    Good keyboard and trackpad (pretty important)
    Doenst make too much noise and doesnt get hot, getting warm is fine though.

    I dont wanna spend anymore then $800 canadian, thanks!!!
     
    Jaden1000, Nov 7, 2008
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    daljeet Notebook Evangelist

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    Jaden1000 Notebook Consultant

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    timesquaredesi MagicPeople VooDooPeople

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    oye yaar, from what i've read, the dv4t/5t/7t are awesome machines. they're quite powerful and adequate enough to handle much of what you can throw at it.

    i am not sure about being below 800CN, but what you can do is wait around for HP to release another 30% off coupon. There have been two released since mid august, maybe 3, I lost count. but that will significantly reduce the cost and you'd be getting a custom made machine for a gr8 price.

    the dv7t i spec'd below, in my sig, cost $2,279 before the 30% off. I paid less than $1600 for it after the discount (before taxes, etc)

    so you can't go wrong is what im trying to say.

    chunga ji.
     
    timesquaredesi, Nov 7, 2008
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    uncming Notebook Consultant

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    To meet your weight requirement, you'd have to go with the DV4T.

    DV5T is a little on the heavy side - but the goods are delievered

    And yes, wait for the coupon :)
     
    uncming, Nov 7, 2008
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    Oye! If you want a good trackpad then HP ko goalie maar!
     
    p1990, Nov 7, 2008
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    timesquaredesi MagicPeople VooDooPeople

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    LOL. external mouse for the win! i almost never touch the trackpad. i personally hate them. ;]

    i have the vx nano - i got it for $44 bux at staples. it's such an awesome mouse and has many useful buttons. fwd and back for websites, a button that brings up all apps, etc. many mice have these features but because this one is so comfortable, its a win for me.

    link here --


    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226073551&sr=8-1
     
    timesquaredesi, Nov 7, 2008
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  8. Jaden1000

    Jaden1000 Notebook Consultant

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    Dp fest goin on in here LOL. ****kk the HP touchpads suck, ive tried em out, how is it on the dv5t?
     
    Jaden1000, Nov 7, 2008
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    Jaden1000, Nov 8, 2008
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