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    dv7-1183cl at Costco .. any good ?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by udflyer, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. udflyer

    udflyer Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are your thoughts on this dv7 at Costco ?

    Is the nvidia card use (NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT ) involved in the nvidia recall or is it safe ?


    $1199 after $200 coupon.

    Here are the specs.....

    Processor & Memory:

    * Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz)
    * 3MB L2 cache
    * 1066MHz front side bus
    * 4GB DDR2 SDRAM (both slots occupied)

    Drives:

    * 500GB (5,400RPM) SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB + 250GB)
    * Blu-Ray™ ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW Double Layer (in one optical drive)

    Graphics & Video:

    * 17.0" diagonal WXGA+ BrightView Infinity widescreen display; 1440 x 900 native resolution
    * 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphics

    Communications:

    *
    Intel PRO/Wireless 5100AGN WLAN
    *
    Bluetooth™
    *
    Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
    *
    56K modem

    Audio:

    * Built-in Altec Lansing speakers with subwoofer

    Keyboard:

    * 101-key compatible notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad
    * Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

    Personalization:

    * HP IMPRINT finish offers a smooth, high-gloss coating with a unique, inlaid design which provides greater durability than a traditional paint process
    * QuickPlay brings your notebook PC to life with the push of a button, without standard boot up, to listen to music or watch DVDs
    * Integrated microphone and webcam
    * HP mobile remote control

    Expandability:

    * ExpressCard/54 Slot
    * 5-in-1 integrated digital media card reader accepts Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture card

    Ports:

    * Four USB 2.0 ports (one shared with eSATA port)
    * HDMI
    * VGA (15-pin)
    * One IEEE1394 (Firewire) 4-pin
    * RJ-45 (LAN)
    * RJ-11 (modem)
    * Two headphone outs
    * Microphone in
    * Notebook Expansion Port 3
    * Consumer IR

    Operating System:

    * Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit)

    Additional Software:

    * Microsoft Works
    * Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2008 (60 days complimentary live updates)

    Power Supply:

    * 8-cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * 90W AC adapter

    Additional Information:

    * HP Intersect Imprint finish in bronze
    * Approximate Weight: 7.6 lbs.
    * Dimensions: 15.59” W x 11.22" D x 1.31"~1.66" H
     
    udflyer, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. cjcerny

    cjcerny Notebook Consultant

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    There hasn't been any Nvidia recall on any graphics chip. There are reported heat problems with the 8400GS and 8600GT.

    The specs on the laptop itself are good. The price isn't spectacular.
     
    cjcerny, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. jusrelax

    jusrelax Newbie

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    Costco gives you the best deal. Return within 90 days, 2 year HP pickup/return support. HP site pricing for this Costco laptop is $1962 -$150 rebate = $1812 vs. $1199. No one beats Costco because you get 2 year HP support.

    I'm buying one today only if they have the bronze one, otherwise order from Costco.com.
     
    jusrelax, Nov 23, 2008
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