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    HP EliteBook 2530p for 749.99 with case included

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Serg, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Hey guys, I am not sure how good of a deal this is, but it seems pretty solid to me.

    HP EliteBook 2530p KS033UT Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU9300 1.2GHz, 1GB DDR2 + 2GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, 12.1" WXGA, Vista Business/XP Pro Downgrade and HP Value Nylon Notebook Case Bundle
    At TigerDirect.com

    LINK!!

    Detailed specs:

    Display Type: WXGA anti-glare


    Memory Category: Laptop


    Memory Type: DDR2


    Screen Size: 12.1"


    Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800


    Memory Speed: PC6400


    Memory Speed MHz: 800MHz


    Memory Size: 2048MB


    Total Memory Size: 2GB


    Memory Modules: 1


    Memory Channels: Dual


    Memory Socket: SODIMM


    Memory Type: DDR2


    Memory Size: 1GB


    Memory Speed: DDR2 800


    Memory Slots (Total): 2


    Memory Slots (Filled): 1


    Memory Slots (Available): 1


    Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)


    Capacity: 120GB


    HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 120GB


    Drive Types: Hard Drive


    Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM


    Lifestyle: Business
    Thin & Light


    Condition: New


    Operating Systems: Windows XP Pro
    Windows Vista Business


    Startup Operating System: Windows® XP Pro


    Optional Operating Systems: Windows® Vista Business


    Operating System Licenses Included: Windows® Vista Business


    Platform: Notebook PC

    Link here!

    This can be your for $749.99
     
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is a good deal, but too bad that it doesn't have a higher res screen.

    Edit: Didn't see that this is a 12.1" machine. The Resolution is very good. I am using the same res on my X200 12.1".
     
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  3. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    It is the smaller HP 12.1"

    If I had the money, I would go for it. It even has a SU9300. Although it is not the newest one, it is quite fast.
     
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Guys - this has the 2.5" HDD and a 3-cell battery, so is the bottom spec. If are OK with refurb can get a far better deal.

    12.1" US$590 HP 2530P KS093UA SL9300-1.6 2GB 80GB-1.8" DVD GM45 1280x800 VB 1.7/6cell

    There's SL9400-1.86 versions with the 2.5" HDD floating around for ~$650. Again with a 6-cell.
     
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  5. Serg

    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    Seriously?

    Dang, this is terrible then.
     
    Serg, Nov 21, 2009
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  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I didn't know there were 1.8" and 2.5" versions of the 2530.
     
    dtwn, Nov 21, 2009
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    Yes, HP have model numbers with either:

    1.8" HDD or SSD + optical drive.
    2.5" HDD, no optical drive.

    The 2.5" model uses a 2530P optical bay caddy(shown). Gives an additional USB port tool. The Lenovo T400s uses the same drive setup.
     
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