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    zv5000z in Europe, when?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MaryG, Jun 21, 2004.

  1. MaryG

    MaryG Newbie

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    Hello again! :)

    It seems everytime i want something, it's not available, in stock or released yet [ :(]

    I live in Europe and would like to buy a HP zv5000z, too bad they are not available :(

    Any ideas if it ever will be?

    The only AMD 64 one i have found is a Fujitsu-Siemens with a SiS chipset.
    Don't want any of that bad karma. [xx(]

    It sucks that the only Pavilions available have some old Celerons or Pentium 4-M's.

    Please cheer me up and tell me they will be available in Europe [ :)]

    Do you think buying from the US would be an option?

    Thanks! [ :)][ :)]
     
    MaryG, Jun 21, 2004
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  2. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I wouldn't buy from the US due to the fact that if you have problems you wont be able to get it serviced.

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Jun 21, 2004
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  3. Wyrm

    Wyrm Notebook Consultant

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    Check out Acer, its sells mostly in Europe:

    http://www.shopharmony.com/search.asp?t=c&s=141

    They have some Athlon 64 processor, for example

    http://www.shopharmony.com/product.asp?i=FERRARI3200

    Better find their offices in Europe, should not be a problem.
     
    Wyrm, Jun 21, 2004
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  4. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Also check Asus, they have a nice Athlon 64 model with a GeForce 5650 video chip (way, WAY better than the GeForce 440 Go in the zv5000z) that you can't buy here in America. You have many more options over there than we do here. Check the Acer Ferarri 3200 (which is available over here, just a bit tougher to find in stock) too. That Fujitsu is probably a nice notebook actually, unless you want a higher-res screen.
     
    brianstretch, Jun 22, 2004
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  5. MaryG

    MaryG Newbie

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    Thanks for your replys guys [ :)]

    Unfortunately the Ferrari 3200 is way too expensive over here, about 2400 dollars.
    Thats about 1000 more than the zv5000z! [:0]

    I really don't need a good graphics card, this laptop will be my mobile digital audio workstation so only the processor/chipset matters.

    I think i may have to look into buying a NX7010 with a Banias 1.7, the new NX7010 is also equipped with a 1.7 (Dothan) for 450 dollars more, so not worth it! [} :)]

    I would like to get something even more powerful, for longevity...

    Thanks!

    [ :)]
     
    MaryG, Jun 22, 2004
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  6. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    i don't know about price, but people in europe seem to like the LG and Samsung laptops, they aren't available here, so I can't really tell you much about them.

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Jun 22, 2004
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