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HP Pavilion dv8408us Notebook for $799-great deal?
compusa has a $250 rebate on this computer. $800 is about what I wanted to spend on a notebook that can run games like Titan Quest and Madden. I'll also be doing word processing and using the Internet. Most likely won't be carrying it around too much as it will be my primary computer, but will want to take it to coffee shops for free Internet. Is 8 lbs havy for a 17" laptop? Should I go with this one or use the 20% off coupon on a $1000 e1505 with similar specs? Any other better deals out there right now? Thanks so much for any help!
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core Duo Processor
Processor Number: T2250
Processor Speed: 1.73 GHz
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Mobile Technology: Centrino
L2 Cache Size: 2 MB
Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM
Installed Memory: 512 MB
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Memory Slots Total: 2
Memory Slots Available: 0
Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB
Drive Controllers: SATA-150
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Optical Drives: LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive:
Create a DVD Writable at a maximum 8X Write speed
Other speed specifications are not available from the manufacturer
Additional Drives: LightScribe DL DVD SuperMulti
Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit)
Video Chipset Brand: NVIDIA
Video Chipset: GeForce Go 7400
Installed Video Memory: 128 MB
Shared Video RAM: 128 MB
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Display Size: 17.0 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Height: 1.8 in
Width: 15.6 in
Depth: 11.1 in
Weight: 8.1 lbs
Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)
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Oh and I will be upgrading it to 1 GB memory.
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Filling the FAQ will help.
Be warned though, that the HP dv8000 series suffers from serious keyboard issues, with many users complaining of various problems with the keyboard.
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Sorry for not filling out the FAQ, I listed what was important to me above. I really just wanted to know if I should jump all over this deal or go with an e1505. Nothing in the FAQ is really very important..I'm just looking for a good buy on a computer that can handle the games and others like them that I mentioned. Here's my answers to some applicable questions:
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Not familiar enough with any laptop brands to have a preference.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-4
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No.
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Soon. As long as possible. For keyboard issues, I have a wireless keyboard I could use. Do the dv8000 eyboards usually go bad before the year warranty is up?
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
Doesn't matter-have 2 externals
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Looking for some more feedback..thanks!