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    HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion? X2 Dual-Core w/ HDMI $599

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Leon, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    Bestbuy has HP dv5-1002nr AMD Turion™ X2 based laptop for $600. Choose in-store pickup to save on shipping, otherwise it's $20. Thanks Slickdeals.net
    Specs:
    • 2 GHz AMD Turion(TM) X2 RM-70 Processor
    • 3GB DDR2 Memory
    • 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    • LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
    • Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
    • ATI RADEON HD 3200 graphics RS780M
      • 1x HDMI Port
      • 1 VGA (15-pin)
      • 1 TV-Out (S-video)
    • 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView LCD (1280 x 800)
    • Webcam
    • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
    • 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
    • Weight: 5.8 lbs
     
    Leon, Aug 1, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    That seems like a good deal, but for a little extra, I'd gladly get one with a 1680x1050 lcd with a 2.1ghz Turion (ZM-80). :)
     
    talin, Aug 1, 2008
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  3. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    If you can find that pre-built, that is.
     
    Leon, Aug 1, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    How the hell will 100Mhz help?
     
    Thomas, Aug 1, 2008
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    marcklaser Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know how much 100mhz would help but the ZM-* are the newer Turion Ultras.
     
    marcklaser, Aug 1, 2008
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    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    That makes no sense... that's not the ONLY difference. They're not even in the same series.
    You might as well say the same about the T5750 and the T8100. 2000 vs 2100 there, also.
    They're different, even down to the size of the cache.

    RM-'s have 1MB cache, ZM-'s have 2MB of cache.

    To be perfectly honest, I have NO idea WTF AMD is thinking....

    It looks like a car lot over there:

    RM
    TK
    TL
    ZM
    QL

    WTF?? Is a TK-57 a CPU, or a 5.7L V8-powered TK? Looks like AMG or Acura car models...

    AMD, is it REALLY needed? How about simplifying sh!t, so us CONSUMERS can have some sort of clue about the warez you're trying to hock to us?

    I mean, really...

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 1, 2008
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