Thoughts on this laptop?...

[Miramonti]

I was asked by a family member if I had any thoughts on this laptop from Costco.

Problem is I don't follow laptops...at all.

Does anyone have any thoughts on whether or not it's a decent deal (for a photoshopper), any pro's/con's that stand out, or suggestions for something else?

$749

What is Included:

*
HP dv4i laptop Computer
*
HP c2680 Deskjet Printer (ships separately, and usually arrives first)


Processor & Memory:

* Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor (2.26GHz)
* 3MB L2 cache
* 1066MHz front side bus
* 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)

Drives:

* 500GB (7,200RPM) SATA Hard Drive
* SuperMulti 8x DVD±R/RW drive with Double Layer Support

Graphics & Video:

* 14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView widescreen display; 1280 x 800 native resolution
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD

Communications:

*
Wireless-N Mini Card
*
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

Audio:

* Built-in Altec Lansing speakers

Keyboard:

* HP color matching keyboard
* Touch Pad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

Personalization:

* Color: Espresso Black
* Integrated webcam

Expandability:

* ExpressCard/54 Slot

Ports:

* 3x USB 2.0 ports (one shared with eSATA port)
* 1x HDMI
* 1x RJ-45 (LAN)
* 1x Notebook Expansion Port 3
* 1x VGA

Operating System:

* Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Additional Software:

* Microsoft® Works 9.0
* Norton Internet Security™ (60 days complimentary live updates)

Power Supply:

* 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery
* 65W AC Adapter

Additional Information:

* Approximate Weight: 5.2 lbs.
* Dimensions: 13.15” W x 9.45" D x 1.34"~1.57" H

[Model dv4i]

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

It seems pretty good. I don't live in the US so I don't know exactly how this price compares to others that may be available, but it seems pretty decent when you convert it to NZD.

 

[TimeKeeper]

I think it is "normal" deal for HP. (especially, only 1280X800 resolution)
There are many choices for the price you willing to spend on i5-430M w/ Intel 4500MHD.
If you are a "photoshopper", you might want a bigger screen?
Take Tigerdirect Acer Aspire AS7740-6656 17.3" for example can be had for $614 ( after 12.3% bing cashback )

I generally don't find Costco's PC price that much of "discount", unless, you got your annual credit from Costco that you must spend it there.

 

[Miramonti]

I think it is "normal" deal for HP. (especially, only 1280X800 resolution)
There are many choices for the price you willing to spend on i5-430M w/ Intel 4500MHD.
If you are a "photoshopper", you might want a bigger screen?
Take Tigerdirect Acer Aspire AS7740-6656 17.3" for example can be had for $614 ( after 12.3% bing cashback )

I generally don't find Costco's PC price that much of "discount", unless, you got your annual credit from Costco that you must spend it there.

Thanks for the feedback. Hdmi out is nice.

 

[Dodger1]

I'd suggest doing a quick read before pulling the trigger.

http://apcmag.com/who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm

 

[Miramonti]

I'd suggest doing a quick read before pulling the trigger.

http://apcmag.com/who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm

brutal!

 

[Miramonti]

Ok, given HP's crappy laptop history, this one's out, and we're going i7-720qm processor instead as well.

We're sticking to Asus/toshiba/sony...may settle for a dell if can't find the right specs/size from the others.

Thanks for the feedback.