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Old 12-24-2007, 02:02 AM
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me racing king rite,
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 05:29 PM
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yuck-shared video memory

HP Home Store $500 off $1399+ Coupon Code
Order Total $965.24


For the same price Panda you could've gotton

Operating systemGenuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)edit
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)edit
Display17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)edit
Memory
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)edit
Graphics Card
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GSedit
PersonalizationFREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!edit
Networking
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)edit
Hard Drive
320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)edit
Primary CD/DVD DriveLightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer SupporteditT
V & Entertainment Experience
No TV Tuner w/remote controledit
Primary Battery
8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteryedit
Productivity SoftwareMicrosoft(R) Works 9.0



That alone
Better video card
More space
More cache on cpu







 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:05 PM
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Sweet mate!

Nice Christmas present - wife wants one - wtf for??? we have a computer in nearly every room but ours why does she want a laptop???
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:21 PM
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oh well things we miss out on in life but im not a fan of HP though
and Oh ya Randy thanks for helpin me pick a laptop out

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yuck-shared video memory

HP Home Store $500 off $1399+ Coupon Code
Order Total $965.24


For the same price Panda you could've gotton

Operating systemGenuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)edit
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)edit
Display17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)edit
Memory
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)edit
Graphics Card
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GSedit
PersonalizationFREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!edit
Networking
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)edit
Hard Drive
320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)edit
Primary CD/DVD DriveLightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer SupporteditT
V & Entertainment Experience
No TV Tuner w/remote controledit
Primary Battery
8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteryedit
Productivity SoftwareMicrosoft(R) Works 9.0



That alone
Better video card
More space
More cache on cpu







 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:25 PM
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oh no. should have gone macbook pro, or macbook for that price range
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:26 PM
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im not a mac person, i kinda hate them
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:30 PM
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fair enough.

but after working tech support at my school, i couldn't imagine myself buying anything else. I do admit that I use windows, which does run great if you are only using production applications and you don't browse the web.
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:45 PM
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they only had red so i got two reds for me and my bro
it was funny asian sales lady was talkin to me and askin me all these question and flirting a lil
she asked if i sold drugs
i guess when u look like a bum and crap but throw down 2200 in cash you start to look good
Haha i felt the same when i got my Macbook Pro. Cash is king.

Congrats on the laptop thats sick, its allways nice having a new computer....untill it slows down
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:45 PM
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i have an alienware and its been great... but it was pricy.. in the 2100 range

but what you bought yourself for x-mas looks damn nice.. merry christmas!! haha
 
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Old 12-24-2007, 07:06 PM
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Well yeah Panda but thats like not being a M3 BMW fan....sure you dont like it but if you buy it its gonna smoke ur A4.


But as long as you like your're lappy. For me Dedicated video is a must...I would want something for Photoshop/VIdeo Games/Movies


 


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