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    HP HDX18 X18-1201 Notebook Bargain on Ebay

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Geforce2go, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. Geforce2go

    Geforce2go Notebook Consultant

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    I've just seen this bargain of a HP HDX18 1201 ea notebook being auctioned on ebay. It's got about 4 days to go and has only reached £390.00 UK pounds.

    I think it's only for people who live in the UK.

    I just thought someone here might be interested.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330366152267&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    Specs:

    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4Ghz)
    18.4" HD LCD Screen
    500GB HDD (x2 250gb HDD's)
    4096MB DDR3 SDRAM
    Intel WiFi Link 5100 Network Connection and Bluetooth
    Blu-Ray Rom with Light Scribe
    5 in 1 media card reader
    nVidia Geforce GT130M with 1024mb DDR2 dedicated graphics memory
    HP Integrated DVB-T TV Tuner and HP media Remote
    HP Webcam
     
    Geforce2go, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. mattmcss

    mattmcss Notebook Deity

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    Of course its cheap now theres still 4 days left!
     
    mattmcss, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. Geforce2go

    Geforce2go Notebook Consultant

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    The price hasn't budged. It's still £390 with two days to go.
     
    Geforce2go, Oct 11, 2009
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    With these auctions, you will see the bids and price skyrocket within a few hours until the bidding ends, I wouldn't get my hopes up of getting a deal.
    Just wait, right before the auction ends, you will see a flurry of bids and the price will dramatically rise.
     
    Rahul, Oct 11, 2009
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  5. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is very true. I see it happen all the time.
     
    The Fire Snake, Oct 11, 2009
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  6. Geforce2go

    Geforce2go Notebook Consultant

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    You are indeed right. I joined ebay a week ago wanting to find a cheap laptop, but have consequently given up and bought a new one. I was biding on a HP Pavilion dv6-1215sa, and was the highest bidder for 4 days until today when it went from £320.00 to £436.00 + £25.00 shipping. It seems to me to be a mugs game, as I have now purchased a newer model with the same spec for £448.36 including shipping.
     
    Geforce2go, Oct 11, 2009
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