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    This looks like a good deal !?!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by tazboy, Sep 27, 2005.

  1. tazboy

    tazboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    This system seems to have a lot of stuff going for it. What do you all think?


    HP Pavilion zd8000 customizable Notebook PC
    PF456AV
    – Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2
    – Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 520 w/HT Technology, 2.8GHz
    – FREE Upgrade to 17.0" WXGA+ BrightView 1440x900!!
    – 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM, 533MHz (2x512MB)
    – 80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    – DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    – FREE Upgrade to 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) X600
    – 54g(TM) Integ. Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth
    – FREE Second 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery!!
    – Microsoft(R) Works/Money

    $1423 w/ free shipping
     
    tazboy, Sep 27, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's a P4 so don't expect lots of battery life although the 12 cell will help..

    I'd say the i9300 would be a better choice
     
    coriolis, Sep 27, 2005
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    qwertyuiop Notebook Enthusiast

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    battery life for this computer is actually only about 1.5 hours, or 2 hours with the 12-cell. It's also 12lb, and super warm/loud. Check out cnet.com for the full review. On the plus side, it does have a full keyboard!

    The dell 9300 is better because it's only 9.5 lb and can get 4 hours of battery life with the 9-cell. Check out 30% off coupons at gotapex.com.
     
    qwertyuiop, Oct 15, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They are offering the zd8000 with the Turion now, but the GPU isn;t very good.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 16, 2005
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