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lordoffire
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 5:51p
*need price in the title
it is a good price, but FYI you can no longer downgrade HPs
PhilGil
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 6:34p
Green for the OP. Great price, fourteen inch screen and Core i almost never available for $300. Windows 8 kind of sucks, but once everyone gets used to it we'll probably all wonder what the fuss was about.
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 6:40p
As mentioned here......... Staples has HP Pavilion 14 Sleekbook Laptop
Wow, a SandyBridge i3 and a 500GB HDD for $300 - pretty fantastic. Intel and HP are clearly aiming straight at the tablet market with these machines. Anyone who's considering shelling out serious bucks for a 10" tablet should pause and take a long, hard look at this notebook. Maybe, just maybe, in 6 months when Haswell notebooks start shipping, we'll see an Ivybridge-Core-i3 for the same $300 price, with Office-Student/Home edition thrown in for free.
polishdreamer
Senior Member - 9K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 7:29p
Torch hot deal for an i3 Sandy, thanks OP.
in2dadark
Cranky Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 7:31p
Win 8 kills it.
optical
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 7:39p
Tempting
optical
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 7:40p
Haswell?
katnrica said: Wow, a SandyBridge i3 and a 500GB HDD for $300 - pretty fantastic. Intel and HP are clearly aiming straight at the tablet market with these machines. Anyone who's considering shelling out serious bucks for a 10" tablet should pause and take a long, hard look at this notebook. Maybe, just maybe, in 6 months when Haswell notebooks start shipping, we'll see an Ivybridge-Core-i3 for the same $300 price, with Office-Student/Home edition thrown in for free.
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 8:15p
Are the W8 haters the same people as the celeron haters?
wp746911
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 8:27p
ok if you hate win8, install classic shell. It's free. Windows8 has some things which are better than 7. I don't like metro, so I added classic shell. I still have metro (which is slowwwwly growing on me), but have a 'normal' windows 7 experince too.
dukerau
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:08p
Anyone have experience returning a computer to Staples? I'm tempted by this but worried about the touchpad based on reviews. If I try it out and hate it and want to return (within 14 days), are there any restocking fees? I read the return policy but it's vague..."must be in sellable condition"...
oldsouthbw
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:13p
4-cell battery but it claims to have 4 1/2 hours battery life
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:23p
oldsouthbw said: 4-cell battery but it claims to have 4 1/2 hours battery life
Yes, quite common with no optical drive.
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:24p
dukerau said: Anyone have experience returning a computer to Staples? I'm tempted by this but worried about the touchpad based on reviews. If I try it out and hate it and want to return (within 14 days), are there any restocking fees? I read the return policy but it's vague..."must be in sellable condition"...
Well, it has always been return for any rEason in 14 days and money back or exchange, after that you taKE IT UP WITH HP.
Integrator
Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:35p
"4-cell battery but it claims to have 4 1/2 hours battery life"
- means it will have 2.5 hour in real life...
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:41p
Integrator said: "4-cell battery but it claims to have 4 1/2 hours battery life"
- means it will have 2.5 hour in real life...
Just like the 30 mpg car gets only 22.
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 18, 2012 @ 10:42p
Integrator said: "4-cell battery but it claims to have 4 1/2 hours battery life"
- means it will have 2.5 hour in real life...
With no optical drive, their testing does show longer battery life.
bylin2000
Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 12:08a
dukerau said: Anyone have experience returning a computer to Staples? I'm tempted by this but worried about the touchpad based on reviews. If I try it out and hate it and want to return (within 14 days), are there any restocking fees? I read the return policy but it's vague..."must be in sellable condition"...
had a Staples online chat with a rep, says you can return even if you open the box. but all packaging must be there "in sellable condition". and Staples does not charge restock fees. currently there is the holiday return which extends your 14 day standard return to 1/12/2013.
my1bug
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 7:42a
Without touchscreen, there really is no point in using metro. It's like watching a food show without being able to eat any of the goodies.
brusbrother
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 7:46a
my1bug said: Without touchscreen, there really is no point in using metro. It's like watching a food show without being able to eat any of the goodies. We bought into touch screens for our office two years ago. What a waste. Ever tried typing on the virtual keyboard on a vertical surface?!
theedge103
Geeky member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 8:10a
The allure of touchscreens on Windows 8 is not typing on the screen (there is a real keyboard after all) but to use the Metro interface like it was designed.
djan2000
Nerdy Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 8:50a
Out of Stock online.
Logician1313 (Staff)
Dealhunter
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 8:59a
Just picked one up in-store, thanks OP. Removing some of the bloatware now.
beerman1976
Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 9:00a
consumer reports review CR's Take
Performance on this laptop was only fair. There are better choices.
Highs • At 4 pounds, this is lightweight for a laptop this size • Has a multitouch touchpad
Lows • Among the slower models we've tested • No optical drive
Detailed test results
Overall this laptop's performance was only fair, well below that of many models. Performance was okay for routine productivity and Web-based tasks but on the slow side, which you ' d notice most when launching apps and scanning for malware. It was slow for viewing and editing photos, and speed was adequate for viewing and editing HD videos. Sound from the built-in speakers was inadequate for all but the simplest use.
At 4.75 hours, battery life was typical for a laptop. At 4 pounds, this is lightweight for a laptop this size.
The keyboard, touchpad, labeling, and LED indicators were all well-designed, making it comfortable and convenient to use. The full-sized keyboard was pleasant to type on. The touchpad supports use of multiple-finger gestures to zoom and scroll. The touchpad has two buttons that are easy to press. The touchpad is well positioned on the keyboard, so it's easy to reach and not prone to interference from arms or wrists.
The display quality was good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The viewing angle of the display is middling, so you might have to adjust the position for optimal viewability for one user and even more so for multiple viewers.
Useful features and attributes on this model include: You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners to the USB 3.0 port for maximum performance. An HDMI port is provided for connecting this laptop to an HDTV.
Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one. There are no ExpressCard slots for adding Wi-Fi or TV tuners.
beerman1976
Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 9:01a
got a 52/100, which was the lowest rating of all laptops tested.
blueribb
Ancient Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 9:55a
Why is this thread marked "expired" when it's still available in-store ?
RaoMonger
Addicted Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 9:57a
Logician1313 said: Just picked one up in-store, thanks OP. Removing some of the bloatware now. Do you simply wipe out the HD and reinstall or remove just those bloats you dont need?
RaoMonger
Addicted Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 10:00a
beerman1976 said: consumer reports review >>Performance on this laptop was only fair. There are better choices.
Are they comparing with laptops that cost $300?
Logician1313 (Staff)
Dealhunter
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 10:08a
RaoMonger said: Logician1313 said: Just picked one up in-store, thanks OP. Removing some of the bloatware now. Do you simply wipe out the HD and reinstall or remove just those bloats you dont need?
I was considering just wiping what was there, but there is so much I think I will just clean wipe it. I will probably throw a copy of Win 7 on it as well using the built in Win 8 dual booter.
EDIT: Opening it up now to see how easy a RAM and SSD upgrade will be.
StinkPot
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 11:32a
Reserved 1 for instore pickup. Thanks OP.
optical
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 11:36a
Scored one at the store. Not a bad deal especially I had $40 in rewards to boot bringing my total to about $280'ish OTD after rebate.
Quality is overall good. This is probably the best quality notebook I've seen in this price range ($300!) especially in a 14" and i3 cpu. To give you a comparison, I bought Gateway deal ($289 OTD) a few weeks ago at Target and I like this a lot more mainly because it's much smaller and and has an i3 vs. B960 on the Gateway. The Gateway is going back!
Others have reported not liking the touchpad. For me, I felt it wasn't the best but it's usable. My complaint was actually the buttons which is too hard (IMO). Keyboard is very good and has a good tactile response. I guess you can't have it all and it's all about price.
optical
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 12:09p
I had the same thought. For $450, I probably wouldn't consider this laptop. For the $300, this is hot IMO.
RaoMonger said: beerman1976 said: consumer reports review >>Performance on this laptop was only fair. There are better choices.
BTW.... mine came with 4GB DDR3 PC3 12800 (1 DIMM), so I will only need to buy 1 x 4GB stick to max it out.
lordoffire
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 6:06p
Logician1313 said: I was considering just wiping what was there, but there is so much I think I will just clean wipe it. I will probably throw a copy of Win 7 on it as well using the built in Win 8 dual booter.
EDIT: Opening it up now to see how easy a RAM and SSD upgrade will be.
lordoffire said: it is a good price, but FYI you can no longer downgrade HPs
good luck with that
in2dadark
Cranky Member
posted: Dec. 19, 2012 @ 6:56p
yesidonoitall said: Are the W8 haters the same people as the celeron haters?
Are the hate baiters the same as the plain ol' run of the mill baiters? If you don't like something someone else likes you're a hater & subject to the thought police. uh.. okaaayy.
edavid
Tired Member
posted: Dec. 20, 2012 @ 11:42a
lordoffire said: *need price in the title
it is a good price, but FYI you can no longer downgrade HPs
What does that mean? There are Win7 drivers on the HP web site.
Now, does anyone know if all the drivers are available for WinXP? HP doesn't provide them, but the components seem pretty standard.
narkotsky
Member
posted: Dec. 20, 2012 @ 11:46a
For those who opened it up already - can you provide SODIMM timing info?
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narkotsky
Member
posted: Jan. 9, 2013 @ 9:00p
FYI for all who bought it: I added 4GB RAM (for the total of 8) and mSATA 256GB SSD. This is thing flies now!. Part # is anyone interested: Crucial CT3673042 for the RAM Crucial CT256M4SSD3 for SSD. it's a pain to access RAM/mSATA slots Also word of caution - BIOS update failed on mine with mSATA drive installed. I had to remove it to get through the process. But it's all good now. with mSATA SSD WinIndex for disk access is 8.1!
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