Compaq Presario X1000 laptop (Centrino, P4-M, Wireless, 15.4" widescreen), $950

DanJ · Jul 11, 2003

Somewhat stolen from FW and the Notebook forum here:

Purchase at HP Shopping: http://www.hpshopping.com/

Compaq Presario X1000 w/15.4" widescreen.

Presario X1000 Intel + $100 MIR + Free Ship
- Intel Pentium-M 1.3GHz
- XP Home Operating System.
- MS Works/Money/Encarta.,
- 15.4 inch WXGA (1280 x 800)
- 128MB DDR SDRAM
- 32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
- 40GB 4200RPM HDD
- DVD Drive
- Built in 56K modem+10/100 LAN
- High capacity 8 cell LiION

If you're a student, apply 5% Academic Discount (Use academic program entrance on main page)
Apply 10% Discount Coupon (can be found, expires 07/17/03)
Apply $100 Mail-in Rebate for Presario Notebooks - $100
Apply 1% Ebates commision or newly released 2% FatCash

This, being the base model comes to $946.52 with free shipping.

You can bump this model up with full wireless + bluetooth, WSXGA+ (1680x1050) or WUXGA for those with crazy eyes. Can also add a DVD/CD-RW combo for $50 before discounts.

This laptop is housed in an aluminum case and seems quite durable (Microcenter has them if you want to look at one). Has gotten great reviews:

Laptop Magazine

Pros: Terrific Wide Screen Display, Outstanding Performance, Great battery life, Sleek design
Cons: One-Year Warranty (can get up to 3yr damage protection through HP)
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Test results on the system with 1.5 ghz, 512 megs, 64 meg radeon:
MobileMark Performance: 153, MobileMark Response Time: 129, MobileMark Battery Life: 4:48/4:02 (with wifi off/on), 3dMark2001 Rating: 7429.

This laptop got their award for Best Buy

Also, Editor's Choice from CNet: http://reviews.cnet.com/Compaq_Presario_X1000/4505-3122_7-30422516.html?tag=pdtl-list

Everyone seems to love the keyboard as well.

tuffy · Jul 11, 2003

I need input on reliability of HP/Compaq. As a computer newbie, still very much in the 'learning' stages, I need a company that provides assistance -- both in producing a good product AND phone help when I get stuck (as a non-techy, I can always blame the laptop, right? LOL). For those who are adept computer users, who would you recommend -- Dell, HP or Toshiba -- for someone who needs good service after the sale?

Great find OP -- fits my need for a sub-$1k notebook!

Everyone have a super weekend!

Edit: Is their CS toll-free and 24/7? Thanks for the help!

tnitsuj · Jul 11, 2003

Originally posted by: tuffy
I need input on reliability of HP/Compaq. As a computer newbie, still very much in the 'learning' stages, I need a company that provides assistance -- both in producing a good product AND phone help when I get stuck (as a non-techy, I can always blame the laptop, right? LOL). For those who are adept computer users, who would you recommend -- Dell, HP or Toshiba -- for someone who needs good service after the sale?

Great find OP -- fits my needsfor a sub-$1k notebook!

Everyone have a super weekend!

I have had great luck with my two compaq laptops and thier support. Always did a good job getting things fixed when needed, and the accidental damage protection I purchased paid off in spades when a cup of tea was spilled onto my laptop during very heavy seas.

Ionizer86 · Jul 11, 2003

Toshiba, OTOH, is notoriously bad in the PDA department. As for laptops, they may not be great either. Check out Brighthand discussions under Toshiba's e740 Pocket PC, and you'll see how ugly their support can be.

dafury · Jul 11, 2003

Does thsi say where we buy it? I didnt see that, kinda important.

skim milk · Jul 11, 2003

Originally posted by: dafury
Does thsi say where we buy it? I didnt see that, kinda important.

hpshopping.com

DanJ · Jul 11, 2003

Originally posted by: dafury
Does thsi say where we buy it? I didnt see that, kinda important.

LoL right, http://www.hpshopping.com/

DanTMWTMP · Jul 11, 2003

nice find!...damn that's probably the sweetest centrino-based laptop....

just wondering, i couldn't gget to the 5% discount part in hpshopping's website.....wait..u found this from hpshopping right?

oh btw... service: dell > hp/compaq > toshiba..

quality: toshiba > hp/compaq > dell

of course best is ibm

DanJ · Jul 11, 2003

Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
nice find!...damn that's probably the sweetest centrino-based laptop....

just wondering, i couldn't gget to the 5% discount part in hpshopping's website.....wait..u found this from hpshopping right?

oh btw... service: dell > hp/compaq > toshiba..

Basically you have to go through their "Academic Program" link on the HP shopping page, fill in your school details then when you go to shop the 5% is auto-discounted (it shows up as Employee Discount), the link for the academic page is https://eclipse.ebus.hp.com/dn/jsp/products_you.jsp

Then you apply the 10% when you enter your credit card info, it shows up before you purchase.

I originally wanted an IBM, but after saw this deal and checked it out I was very pleased, the prices on the IBM were killing me anyways

slunk · Jul 11, 2003

A few questions:

1. How do the Centrino CPUs compare to the P4s offered in other notebooks (1.3Mhz Centrino = ???Mhz P4)?
2. If I choose not to get the internal wireless stuff, can I add another brand later, or do I have to use a PCMCIA card forever(no 802.11g offering and already have Orinoco card)?
3. Does anyone believe it's necessary to upgrade the warranty?

DanJ · Jul 12, 2003

1. How do the Centrino CPUs compare to the P4s offered in other notebooks (1.3Mhz Centrino = ???Mhz P4)?
2. If I choose not to get the internal wireless stuff, can I add another brand later, or do I have to use a PCMCIA card forever(no 802.11g offering and already have Orinoco card)?
3. Does anyone believe it's necessary to upgrade the warranty?

1. Check out a random Centrino review from this site: http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.html?i=1809&p=9
Looks that about 1.5-1.6Ghz Centrino = 2.4GHz Desktop P4

2. You'd have to use the PCMCIA slot I believe.

3. For piece of mind I added the 3yr. Could add the 3yr damage protection and never have to worry about it; or take your chances, all depends.

xDeLiRiOuSx · Jul 12, 2003

How do these compare to the IBM thinkpads centrino? or the SONY centrino?

David

slunk · Jul 12, 2003

Thanks for the link and other info.

2. You'd have to use the PCMCIA slot I believe.

On the fourth page of that link you posted, it looks like the mini-PCI cards can be removed. Can access be made to those of the Compaq? I know Dell sells some on their site. Anyone else know about this?

NuclearFetus · Jul 12, 2003

Please help me find the 10% off coupon!!! Do I look in someone's wallet, or at the peak of mountain or someplace where I hop on something or...

DrJeff · Jul 12, 2003

Originally posted by: NuclearFetus
Please help me find the 10% off coupon!!! Do I look in someone's wallet, or at the peak of mountain or someplace where I hop on something or...

If you're a guy named Gates, you might have one in yer hip pocket.

busmaster11 · Jul 13, 2003

Very nice. But iIMO if you're gonna go first class with Centrino you really want a 64mb Radeon 9200...

6.5lbs is kinda heavy though the lappy looks very sleek; almost as nice as an IBook. For those who want the same power in a lighter chasis there's always the 5-5.5lb Dell 600m...

I'm interested, but somehow I can't justify getting one...

DanJ · Jul 13, 2003

Originally posted by: busmaster11
Very nice. But iIMO if you're gonna go first class with Centrino you really want a 64mb Radeon 9200...

The 64MB 9200 is an option on it

ctieu · Jul 13, 2003

Can some one show me how to get 10% if this Notebook?

Thanks

DanJ · Jul 13, 2003

Originally posted by: ctieu
Can some one show me how to get 10% if this Notebook?

Thanks

Look at the first link in the other thread about this laptop in the small form factor forum.

hytek369 · Jul 13, 2003

ordered one back on june 29th. my order seems to be delayed. hp felt bad, so they sent me a $50 dollar coupon code for my next purchase.

good luck guys.

UltraWide · Jul 13, 2003

Good deal!

All this for: $1,632.10 - ($100 rebate)

I choose the new IBM 80GB Travelstar 80GN hdd too.

Presario X1000 + $100 MIR + Free Ship
- Intel Pentium-M 1.4GHz
- XP Home Operating System.
- MS Works/Money/Encarta.,
- 15.4 inch WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
- 128MB DDR SDRAM
- 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
- 80GB 4200RPM HDD
- DVD-CDRW Drive
- 802.11b WiFi WLAN & Bluetooth
- High capacity 8 cell LiION

slunk · Jul 13, 2003

Does this thing have a mini-pci slot or not?

edit:
Nevermind, it does. I found the "Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Driver" on their site. Does anyone know if a different mini-PCI card can be installed later. I ordered one without wireless because I already have an Orinoco b card for home, and my work disables 802.11b on their 802.11g APs. Why would they not offer 802.11g on these things? I know the Centrino chipset only uses b, but the Dells can be upgraded.

TakedownCA · Jul 13, 2003

So if I get the Wireless option, does that mean I don't get the integrated ethernet?

jimmyl930 · Jul 13, 2003

"If you're a student, apply 5% Academic Discount (Use academic program entrance on main page)"

Is that only for college?

skim milk · Jul 13, 2003

what is the weight and thickness on this beast?

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