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    HP 8730w T9400 2GB 160GB WUXGA 802.11n Quadro FX2700 - $899 !!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Iga, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. Iga

    Iga Notebook Guru

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    Check out this amazing deal! New 8730w with Quadro FX2700 and 3 year warranty for only $899 !

    LINK

    Short Specs:

    WUXGA 1920x1200
    T9400 2.53/6MB
    Quadro FX2700 512MB
    160GB 7200 HDD
    2GB DDR2 667

    3 year Warranty

    Enjoy :)
     
    Iga, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. dtwn

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    For those interested in gaming, note that the FX2700M is the workstation version of the 9700M GTS.
     
    dtwn, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. Iga

    Iga Notebook Guru

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    FX2700M is a very good card with 256 bit interface. It should run games very well.
     
    Iga, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. The Fire Snake

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    Is this with the DreamColor screen or not? I can't tell from the description.
     
    The Fire Snake, Nov 18, 2009
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  6. The Fire Snake

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    The Fire Snake, Nov 18, 2009
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    ^Eh, no clue. Can't help you there. Nice price though.
     
    dtwn, Nov 18, 2009
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  8. ericyp

    ericyp Notebook Consultant

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    ddr2? Can this take ddr3?
     
    ericyp, Nov 19, 2009
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  9. MidnightSun

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    No, but given that there is no noticeable performance difference anyway, that's a moot point.

    This is really a fantastic deal - wow!
     
    MidnightSun, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. ericyp

    ericyp Notebook Consultant

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    Isn't ddr2 hotter?
     
    ericyp, Nov 19, 2009
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  11. MidnightSun

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    As in it runs warmer? If it does, it does not run significantly warmer. RAM is not generally a significant source of heat in a system anyway, other components such as the CPU, GPU, WiFi card, etc are much more significant generators of heat.

    DDR3 does uses slightly less power than DDR2 DIMMs, but again, the difference is negligible and the majority of power usage is not from RAM but from the screen, GPU, CPU, etc.
     
    MidnightSun, Nov 19, 2009
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  12. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    900 for this laptop???
    Is that a typo???

    This deal is awesome!!! *looks at the 1.5K Envy*
     
    Serg, Nov 19, 2009
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  13. sppeng

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    please explain why this deal is good and why it is a good deal?

    what is wrong with it?
     
    sppeng, Nov 19, 2009
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  14. Serg

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    Hi there sppeng.

    This is a great deal for the following reason:
    1) Good GPU
    2) Business grade laptop
    3) Professional GPU, which is much more expensive than a consumer GPU
    4) Rugged design
    5) Full WUXGA display
    6) This laptop is very expensive on its base config
    7) The GPU is very high end and so is the CPU
    8) The design of this laptop is very resistant
    9) The BQ is superb
     
    Serg, Nov 19, 2009
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  15. Iga

    Iga Notebook Guru

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    In addition:
    1. 3 full years of Global Warranty!
    2. Perfect build quality.
    3. 2 operating systems + Win7 upgrade.
    4. Slot for docking station.
    5. Option easily replace optical drive with second HDD >> support raid 0 and 1 in that case.

    I own a 8710w that i ordered from ebay for $950 5 months ago and this machine is amazing. I have Quadro FX1600M and not high-end 2700 like 8730w.
     
    Iga, Nov 19, 2009
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  16. The Fire Snake

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    It is already unavailable. And I was going to get this too. Man this stuff moves fast. :(
     
    The Fire Snake, Nov 19, 2009
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  17. NUTSH3LL

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    damnit!
    I was trying to get in on this too, but won't be getting my check till Saturday. I figured it would be sold out before then... I bet some business purchased the entire inventory and we'll probably see them on ebay with a $500 markup
     
    NUTSH3LL, Nov 20, 2009
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  18. dtwn

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    These deals do come back on occasion when new stock comes in, so definitely check in.
     
    dtwn, Nov 20, 2009
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  19. NUTSH3LL

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    I figured they were just blowing them out since a new line of elitebooks will probably be out soon.
    Oh well, 17" is a bit larger than I really wanted anyhow. I really want a 15.6" with a separate numeric keypad, but that limits me to the probook. Though the new probook 6545b looks promising
     
    NUTSH3LL, Nov 20, 2009
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