Buying a new laptop...

[DasTex]

HP Pavilion dv7t - $763.15

– Espresso Black
– Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
– Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
– FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
– FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
– 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4530
– 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
– LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
– [For BrightView Infinity Display] Webcam Only
– Wireless-G Card with Bluetooth
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– HP Color Matching Keyboard
– 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– No Modem
– Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

Sound like a good deal?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

looks pretty sweet to me

 

[DasTex]

looks pretty sweet to me

– 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
– 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Can add these two for the final price of $871.40

Worth it?

 

[Yeagermeister]

– 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
– 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Can add these two for the final price of $871.40

Worth it?

The memory won't make much of a difference because the system won't recognize all 4 gb unless it's the 64 bit version of Vista. A 320gb HD is huge. Unless you download a lot of files save the extra money.

 

[DasTex]

The memory won't make much of a difference because the system won't recognize all 4 gb unless it's the 64 bit version of Vista. A 320gb HD is huge. Unless you download a lot of files save the extra money.

It is 64 bit version - no price difference

 

[Yeagermeister]

It is 64 bit version - no price difference

Ahh ok you said 32 bit in the original post. Go for the extra memory.

 

[DasTex]

Ahh ok you said 32 bit in the original post. Go for the extra memory.

Yeah, I didn't update that - but I can have it switched to a 64 bit w/ no change in cost.

 

[xout]

Pretty good deal - I have an earlier dv7. I love it.

 

[Meat-O-Rama]

Yeah, I didn't update that - but I can have it switched to a 64 bit w/ no change in cost.

Instead of a larger hard drive, see if they have a faster one. If you have the option to get a 7200RPM drive, go for that.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Personally, I don't like HP's consumer products. (well, maybe a printer) I *would* buy their servers, but I've had no reason to do that in over seven years.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Personally, I don't like HP's consumer products. (well, maybe a printer) I *would* buy their servers, but I've had no reason to do that in over seven years.

I have an HP Desktop

 

[Dallas]

Not an HP fan at all. The customer service is horrible from HP. It always has been.

Not to rain on your laptop parade here but I always buy Dell. The products are great and I just can't beat the price/service from them.


Good luck w/ the purchase.

 

[Dallas]

I have an HP Desktop

And your HP desktop is POOP !!! :


POOP !!!!

 

[Bob Sacamano]

And your HP desktop is POOP !!! :


POOP !!!!

it hasn't stopped me from posting on here

 

[DasTex]

Not an HP fan at all. The customer service is horrible from HP. It always has been.

Not to rain on your laptop parade here but I always buy Dell. The products are great and I just can't beat the price/service from them.


Good luck w/ the purchase.

Pricing a Dell at the same specs is about $350 more. I've had both - typing on a Dell right now - can't say that I've had problems with either.

I normally don't even bother calling Customer Service - I tend to find they stink no matter who they are.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Pricing a Dell at the same specs is about $350 more. I've had both - typing on a Dell right now - can't say that I've had problems with either.

I normally don't even bother calling Customer Service - I tend to find they stink no matter who they are.

I own a Dell laptop and a IBM (Lenovo) Thinkpad. By far the Thinkpad is the best one unless you plan on playing 3D games on it.

Dell looks like they have Vostros laptops on sale for $599 and up. Of course, if you know how to deal with Dell, you can kick the crap out of their website price.

Go for the bigger battery. It's worth it.

 

[Yeagermeister]

it hasn't stopped me from posting on here

I knew there was a reason I don't like HP desktops.....now I know why :laugh2:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I knew there was a reason I don't like HP desktops.....now I know why :laugh2:

off yourself

 

[Yeagermeister]

off yourself

:slob:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

:slob:

:laugh2: