notebook ?

[ncage]

Hey guys i found a local notebook that i am thinking is a VERY good price. See what you think.
Here is a link to the labtop:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfr...&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Hardware
Product Name dv9657cl
Product Number GS749UA#ABA
Microprocessor 1.67 GHz Intel Centrino Duo processor technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5450
Microprocessor Cache 2 MB L2 cache
Memory 2048 MB DDR2 (2 Dimm)
Memory Max Up to 4096 MB
Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Video Memory Up to 1023 MB (256 MB dedicated)
Hard Drive 320 GB (5400 RPM) Dual HDD - 160 GB + 160 GB(SATA)
Multimedia Drive HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer
Display 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
Sound Altec Lansing
Keyboard 101-key compatible

Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad

2 Quick Launch Buttons-HP Quick Play Menu and DVD
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots

* 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

External Ports

* 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
* 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
* 2 Headphone out
* 1 microphone-in
* 1 HDMI
* 1 VGA (15-pin)
* 1 TV-Out (S-video)
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* 1 RJ -45 (LAN)
* 1 notebook expansion port 3
* 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
* 1 Consumer IR

Dimensions 15.16" (L) X 11.65" (W) X 1.57"(H)
Weight 7.7 lbs
Security

* Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
* Power-on password
* Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power

* 90W AC Adapter
* 8-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

What's In The Box Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)

HP Mobile Remote Control

P Expresscard Hybrid ATSC/NTSC TV Tuner w/Remote & Receiver for Windows Vista

HP Imprint Finish

HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone


I can get it for $917 + Tax. Now i only have to decide if i REALLY need a labtop . I think this is the best deal ive seen on one. What do you all think?

 

[Rockinacoustic]

That's a really good deal. If your willing to compromise portability and battery life for screen size and the ability to play recent games, then go for it :thumbsup:

 

[ncage]

Originally posted by: Rockinacoustic
That's a really good deal. If your willing to compromise portability and battery life for screen size and the ability to play recent games, then go for it :thumbsup:

Hmm never thought about the battery life decrease from a 17in screen. How much would you say it decreases battery life? At least it comes with a 8-cell battery.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

The closest thing I could find was CNET's review of the HP dv9500t, which has pretty similar specs (With the 9657 having an extra Hard Drive). On their test run the laptop lasted almost three hours, which is really good for a desktop replacement laptop. They didn't specify the battery they used though, but I'd imagine this was a standard 8-cell.

 

[Rottie]

Notebook Review and you can ask them about this notebook