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    HP dv5z (nicely configured) for cheap

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by >SPAM<, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. >SPAM<

    >SPAM< Newbie

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    I just bought an HP dv5z laptop. I used the 30% off any laptop configured over $999 coupon (found in the Laptop Deals section).

    64-bit vista
    AMD Turion Ultra ZM-82 (2.2GHz, 2mb, 3600MHz)
    2gb (it was a free upgrade at the time and I'll further upgrade it for less)
    256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450
    250GB (5400rpm)
    Webcam&Fingerprint Reader
    High Capacity Battery option
    etc. blah blah blah stuff (wireless)

    configuration cost was $1055

    after %30 off, free shipping, plus tax it ended up costing: $782 :)



    I thought it was a good deal and just wanted to share. The %30 off ends tuesday thought ;)
     
    >SPAM<, Aug 30, 2008
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  2. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    I wouldve configured it a bit differently but thats still a pretty nice deal.
     
    NAS Ghost, Aug 30, 2008
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    agree,but still congrats
     
    Xirurg, Aug 30, 2008
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  4. >SPAM<

    >SPAM< Newbie

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    really? what would've you done differently?

    upgraded screen res? bluray?
     
    >SPAM<, Aug 30, 2008
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  5. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    You should have used the live.com 15% cashback!
    Cancel and re order imo :D
     
    Lakjin, Aug 30, 2008
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  6. NAS Ghost

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    ZM-70, Infinity Screen etc, HD 3200, 320GB HD, and a few other things, I did the build and after taxes and everything it came out to about $725, but then again, I favor disk space or processor power, especially because I dont think the ZM-82 is worth $100 more than the ZM-70, but even so, thats still a good buy.

    @Lakjin; I dont think they stack.
     
    NAS Ghost, Aug 30, 2008
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  7. Lakjin

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    They do stack.

    Live.com cashback is direct from Microsoft and has nothing to do with HP's coupons.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. NAS Ghost

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    o.0 That would be a very nice deal then.
     
    NAS Ghost, Aug 30, 2008
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  9. JSCHAFER1337

    JSCHAFER1337 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's only 5%. Still better than nothing.
     
    JSCHAFER1337, Aug 31, 2008
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  10. Todd4300nc

    Todd4300nc Notebook Consultant

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    17. Live Search cashback.
    ........You will not earn cash back awards on purchases where ......... or (g) you also use a separate discount or coupon.
     
    Todd4300nc, Aug 31, 2008
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