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    is this dv 9000 a good deal

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zanthia, Feb 9, 2007.

  1. zanthia

    zanthia Notebook Guru

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    at the costco stores only they have this configuration:

    HP dv 9233CL $1499
    Intel Core 2 duo T5500
    High res Bright view 1440x900
    2 gig ram
    240GB SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600
    intel pro wireless
    8 cell battery
    5 in 1 digital reader
    Four USB 2.0 ports
    built in webcam
    2 year limited warranty

    I would want to be doing some gaming on it.
     
    zanthia, Feb 9, 2007
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  2. oblio98

    oblio98 Notebook Consultant

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    Wouldn't you want one with 512MB video? Especially for gaming?
     
    oblio98, Feb 9, 2007
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  3. desert dweller

    desert dweller Notebook Geek

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    Try Costco online. They allow you to customize, and the some of the prices are lower than what you see on the HP site. Of course you have to compare the same specs.
     
    desert dweller, Feb 9, 2007
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    512MB on a GeForce 7600 is a waste of money.
     
    brianstretch, Feb 9, 2007
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  5. zanthia

    zanthia Notebook Guru

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    using costco online with the same specs it is about $200 more plus this way you get it instantly. If i have to pay 200 more and wait 2 weeks to get it I may as well go with the dell 1705 the other notebook I am considering.

    Is this HP a good PC?
     
    zanthia, Feb 10, 2007
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  6. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    well the only "bad" thing about it is the slower CPU but at that price, thats a good deal.

    the T7200 will run at 2ghz and have twice the cache but thats not really such a big deal in the end

    at that price its alot cheaper than my T7200 with the same specs, good deal and good laptop IMO
     
    SideSwipe, Feb 10, 2007
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  7. Starfleet Captain

    Starfleet Captain Notebook Consultant

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    If you're happy with the specs, I'd say its a good deal. HP is as good of a laptop as the rest.
     
    Starfleet Captain, Feb 10, 2007
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  8. Gamermatt

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    hey thats a wonderful deal, but the only bad thing is that its a 9000 (huge 17" screen) ... but yeah if u like it then get it! its a wonderful deal! :D
     
    Gamermatt, Feb 10, 2007
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  9. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    I love the bigger screens! And i dont mind carrying them around, though some people do. I guess its cuz im used to carrying big stuff around, always had a big bag when i was in school and uni for the gym and stuff even ;)
     
    SideSwipe, Feb 10, 2007
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  10. Gamermatt

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    yah i hate going places (like a coffee shop) and having to haul a big computer there, and trying to use in on your lap or even on the table... its kinda hard and somewhat embarrassing...

    but if you are going to be inside all the time, then by all means get it! ;)
     
    Gamermatt, Feb 10, 2007
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