I have been looking for a nice desktop replacement laptop and ran across this. Coupon code take $500 off the configuration. Intel i7-720M CPU, 320GB 7200rpm HDD, GeForce GT 230M graphics, 4GB DDR3, 1920x1080 Infinity display, Fingerprint reader, 8-cell battery, and 64-bit Windows 7. Best deal I can find for a large laptop with decent video card.
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit * Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB) * FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) * FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 230M * 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) * Lightscribe Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer * Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Espresso Black) * Intel Wireless-N Mini-card * No TV Tuner w/remote control * HP Color Matching Keyboard * 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
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Message edited by: xfosx on 2009-11-19 13:45:40 CST
however, it is a really good deal... it's $100 less than last week's two $200 coupons (this time they don't stack--if they did this would be smoking hot)
Message edited by: diffeldoof on 2009-11-09 18:23:08 CST
This is a great deal for a laptop with such configuration. At least that's how I thought when I ordered it. I'm using it now and I have to say I'm disappointed.
Good: - big bright screen - remote control, great for watching movies - stylish finish Bad: -Network Card: wireless internet is very unstable, drops every 5-10 minutes even though my router is next to it. My previous Dell laptop never had this issue. -Blue-Ray Player: the movie stops after 1 hour playing. I have to shut down the laptop and let it cool down for 15 minutes before I can continue the movie. - The speakers are overrated, it's slightly better than average, but not as good as they advertise - Up/Down/Left/Right keyboard buttons are VERY VERY small -Shipping time: took 21 days after order to receive it.
Use BING for this purchase, I got 3% discount but not before I contacted Microsoft several times.
Message edited by: hungngo83 on 2009-11-09 19:01:58 CST
hungngo83 said:This is a great deal for a laptop with such configuration. At least that's how I thought when I ordered it. I'm using it now and I have to say I'm disappointed.
What about performance? I'm planning to do some development (Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, SQL2008) and design (Photoshop) on it. Is it adequate?
hungngo83 said:This is a great deal for a laptop with such configuration. At least that's how I thought when I ordered it. I'm using it now and I have to say I'm disappointed.
Good: - big bright screen - remote control, great for watching movies - stylish finish Bad: -Network Card: wireless internet is very unstable, drops every 5-10 minutes even though my router is next to it. My previous Dell laptop never had this issue. -Blue-Ray Player: the movie stops after 1 hour playing. I have to shut down the laptop and let it cool down for 15 minutes before I can continue the movie. - The speakers are overrated, it's slightly better than average, but not as good as they advertise - Up/Down/Left/Right keyboard buttons are VERY VERY small -Shipping time: took 21 days after order to receive it.
Use BING for this purchase, I got 3% discount but not before I contacted Microsoft several times.
igost said:hungngo83 said:This is a great deal for a laptop with such configuration. At least that's how I thought when I ordered it. I'm using it now and I have to say I'm disappointed.
What about performance? I'm planning to do some development (Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, SQL2008) and design (Photoshop) on it. Is it adequate?
Is it noisy? Heating much?
TIA
This laptop is very quiet, actually. However, if you play blue-ray, it will get hot rather quickly. I heard several complaints from previous HP users about this overheating issue. Seems like HP has not paid attention to this problem. I haven't had a chance to do really heavy work on this laptop yet. I did a 10-minute movie clip today using Windows Movie Maker, and the computer seemed to get the job done well.
Another CON: this laptop does not have backlit keyboard.
this is a desktop-replacement. It is pretty heavy and bulky. Don't expect to carry it around with you. You'll either break your wrist or drop the laptop sooner or later. You'll also have a hard time finding a backpack or case that actually fits this laptop.
Currently, there are very few 18" models in the market. Until other manufacturers release better 18" laptops, I think this is the best big-screen laptops you can get now.
Overheats kills the deal plus I have an HP laptop at work that I do not like.
How important is the backlit keyboard?
hungngo83 said:igost said:hungngo83 said:This is a great deal for a laptop with such configuration. At least that's how I thought when I ordered it. I'm using it now and I have to say I'm disappointed.
What about performance? I'm planning to do some development (Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, SQL2008) and design (Photoshop) on it. Is it adequate?
Is it noisy? Heating much?
TIA
This laptop is very quiet, actually. However, if you play blue-ray, it will get hot rather quickly. I heard several complaints from previous HP users about this overheating issue. Seems like HP has not paid attention to this problem. I haven't had a chance to do really heavy work on this laptop yet. I did a 10-minute movie clip today using Windows Movie Maker, and the computer seemed to get the job done well.
Another CON: this laptop does not have backlit keyboard.
this is a desktop-replacement. It is pretty heavy and bulky. Don't expect to carry it around with you. You'll either break your wrist or drop the laptop sooner or later. You'll also have a hard time finding a backpack or case that actually fits this laptop.
Currently, there are very few 18" models in the market. Until other manufacturers release better 18" laptops, I think this is the best big-screen laptops you can get now.
Does anyone know if HP fixed the screen? The predecessor HDX 18t had a "no bezel" screen (ie. no protruding frame) which rubbed against the keyboard and got all scratched up.
I don't understand this fascination with weight. If it were, say, 50 pounds, that would be a problem. But I can carry 10 pounds just as easily as I can carry 5.
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