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Here's $1500. Your laptop of choice?

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by Phee, Jan 14, 2010.

  1. Phee

    Phee Moderator
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    S'okay :) Can I get you guys's opinions on this:

    HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC:
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
    4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 320M - For i7 Processors
    15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
    LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    Webcam + Microphone
    Intel Wireless-N Card
    No TV Tuner w/remote control
    HP Color Matching Keyboard
    12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    No Modem
    System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope


    And I'm getting it for $970. Sound like a good deal?
     
  2. Junior

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    Looks like a good deal to me..

    I've got the DV5 model with similar specs (got it about 2 years ago for $3,000 AUS)...

    I've had no problems with HP laptop.
     
  3. chauftws

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    desktop ftw! but hp is second to none
     
  4. l_royalty_l

    l_royalty_l Level I

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    I agree, looks like a very good deal. I have had a few diff laptops, have really had no problems with any.

    Right now I have a sony vaio. I have had no problems yet, but I have only had it about...6 months :p
     
  5. lolcow

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    Looks decent. dv6ts have had a problem with overheating, so you may want to invest in a cooling pad