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    best place to get HP notebook?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bored7one4, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. bored7one4

    bored7one4 Notebook Consultant

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    best place to buy HP notebooks? im thinking about eh dv1000 or dv4000

    should i wait for better deals if there is any?
     
    bored7one4, Aug 23, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Well, I would get it off of www.hpshopping.com. I got my HP from there, great service, fast shipping...but if you are going to get a "Ready built" model, then try going to CompUSA - they have good models with big rebates, good deals. Also, for the best return policy in the business, try Costco - 6mos return period, can return it for a full refund, no questions asked :D
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 23, 2005
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  3. Original Name

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    Costco.com
    You can customize the setup + you get Costco's amazing return policy (6 months, no questions asked).
     
    Original Name, Aug 24, 2005
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  4. Sept1967

    Sept1967 Notebook Guru

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    I would try Staples, Officemax, Officedepot (when on sale).

    These stores also have coupons you can use to get it with more dollars off.

    I got my M2105 for $729 - $180 in rebates for $549 (standard deal)

    But used an OfficeDepot $30 off $150 coupon, for $519 after rebates
     
    Sept1967, Aug 24, 2005
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  5. Masked

    Masked Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought my HP with a student discount through HPShopping.com, they shipped it on time (a few days early actually) and gave me no troubles with their rebates.

    I have bought a CPU from Best Buy before and they were no good. CompUSA wasn't too bad to deal with.
     
    Masked, Aug 24, 2005
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Usually a $500 notebook somewhere after rebates. Acer and Compaq are the most likely.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 24, 2005
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  7. Wintermute23434234

    Wintermute23434234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a good experience with shopping.hp.com - even got my academic discount! :)
     
    Wintermute23434234, Aug 24, 2005
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  8. EatSleepBlink

    EatSleepBlink Notebook Guru

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    Can you get an academic discount in 8th grade off hp.com (or anywhere?)
     
    EatSleepBlink, Aug 24, 2005
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  9. Wintermute23434234

    Wintermute23434234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know - if you go to shopping.hp.com and call their toll free number, you could ask hp directly...
     
    Wintermute23434234, Aug 24, 2005
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