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  1. mdoan300

    mdoan300 Karting

    Nov 14, 2003
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    Brand loyalty has some pull, but I give. Where can you find a new HP dv9207us for $700? Unless I'm looking in the wrong spot, hp.com does not have it any longer. And the cheapest I found on froogle is $850 from CompUSA.

    We use HP/Compaq workstations in the office and HP/Compaq rack-mount servers in our datacenters so I would buy an HP. But I've had an excellent history w/ Dell at home so far.

    ///Michael
     
  2. 4za

    4za Formula 3

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    +1!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I've had an IBM laptop for the last two years. Solid as a rock.
     
  3. hoffmeister

    hoffmeister Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Here is a good link to find more about the $725 price.

    http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=79765&t=504485&page=1

    also

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?ref=performics&product_code=344794&pfp=EXTERNAL
     
  4. mdoan300

    mdoan300 Karting

    Nov 14, 2003
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    After $400 mail-in rebate and in-store pickup gift card? I have a 50% success rate w/ MIR's and my luck w/ that particular rebate (since it's a hefty $400) will lean towards the failure rate. :D

    Good deal though, esp. for a 17" screen.

    ///Michael
     
  5. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

    Feb 15, 2001
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    I just bought a couple of Lenovo Thinkpads. Great machine
     
  6. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

    Dec 20, 2003
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    If you want i can get you a student discount on a Dell (can't remember how much it is, i'll look if you're genuinely interested) and i read online about how Amex is doing some deal with Lenovos that can be conbined with other coupons that can be found online. PM me if you're interested and i'll find the links
     
  7. jordanair45

    jordanair45 Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2006
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    Hopefully I got here in time. I am a windows user. Wait until July to purchase, since most companies will be releasing new notebooks.

    Check out Sony Vaio and Lenovo notebooks. You will NOT be disappointed. I have a Sony Vaio and love it, new ones are releasing in June-July. I HATE Apple's. I was using my buddies today, I absolutely HATED it. Buy one to last, get a Lenovo. Best bang your the buck, new think pads out in July (with blu-ray if necessary.) IMO the best computer you can buy.
     
  8. vraa

    vraa F1 Rookie
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    I wouldn't buy a laptop right now until all the Santa Rosa's are out.
     
  9. hoffmeister

    hoffmeister Formula Junior

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    I bought mine around the end of March and had the $350 rebate in the bank by end of April. It was all online...no "mailing" required. HP is already sending out my $50 check so it worked great for me!
     
  10. MGD416

    MGD416 Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2006
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    Get the MacBook Pro... thats what I have as I said above or I ment to say, its soo nice, more then a year running and it is going just as strong as the day I bought it, best computer I have ever owned, seemless interface with all the apps
     
  11. MGD416

    MGD416 Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2006
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    Get the MacBook Pro... thats what I have as I said above or I ment to say, its soo nice, more then a year running and it is going just as strong as the day I bought it, best computer I have ever owned, seemless interface with all the apps
     
  12. MGD416

    MGD416 Formula 3

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    see i posted twice to show you how good it was :D
     
  13. vraa

    vraa F1 Rookie
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    Just as a note --

    New Macbook Pro's are out based on Intel's new Santa Rosa chipset. The speeds are a bit faster and the prices are a bit nicer as well. 2GB ram is default in the config.

    I strongly suggest you find a college kid to help you out. You can get 500$ off.

    - 200$ off the Macbook Pro immediately
    - 200$ rebate off an iPod (free ipod)
    - 100$ rebate off a printer (free printer)

    Even if you don't need the iPod or printer -- give them to the college kid that'll help you out scoring the educational discount :)

    http://store.apple.com/1-800-780-5009/WebObjects/EducationIndividual.woa/6624004/wa/PSLID?mco=EA737D7A&nclm=BackToSchool2007&wosid=HO33yH2L40cx2ZJjejBYLwoCEv9

    I hope that link works, if not, just google for "Macbook Pro Educational Discount" or something. It's the "Back 2 School" promo.

    Edit: Macbook's also got updated as well with the new Santa Rosa chipset. However the discount on them is 400$ and not 500$. They only get 100$ off immdiately.
     
  14. TheBigEasy

    TheBigEasy F1 World Champ
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    Jun 21, 2005
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    Just saw this thread was bumped. Sorry guys I chickened out on a MacBook Pro and I just got a nice cheap Dell, for the little I use it for it's fine.
     

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