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    HP dv5-1017nr - $1,049 @ BEST BUY

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by allfiredup, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    BEST BUY has the HP Pavilion dv5-1017nr on sale this week for $1,049.99 ($200 off regular price). I built one to the same exact specs on HP's website and it was $1,240.98 AFTER the $100 instant rebate and $200 coupon!!!

    HP Pavilion dv5-1017nr
    Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel P7350 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz)
    15.4" WXGA (1280x800) Ïnfinity display
    4GB DDR2-800 RAM
    256mb nVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS
    320GB Hard Drive
    Blu-Ray ROM + SuperMulti DVD drive
    Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN
    Integrated 56k Modem
    6-cell Battery

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8907953&type=product&id=1213046785694
     
    allfiredup, Sep 14, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    lol,do you work @ BB? j/k ,if serious,this doesn't look as good as Dell 1525 deal
     
    Xirurg, Sep 14, 2008
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  3. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nope, I sweat it....I'm not incompetent enough to work at BB or CC! :D

    I just haven't made it any further into the Sunday sales ads than Best Buy yet.....
     
    allfiredup, Sep 14, 2008
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  4. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    Whats the point of blue ray with a 1280*800 monitor?
     
    boomhower, Sep 14, 2008
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  5. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    You can hook it up to a high def TV or external monitor.
     
    cat mom, Sep 14, 2008
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