I bought a new laptop

[Chen]

After a lot of thinking and eBaying I finally gave up and ordered a customized laptop directly from HP. I tried to buy one on eBay from a reseller, but no one had the configuration I was after. Specifically, I couldn't find any models with the WSXGA+ screen which is absolutely a must. So here's what I ended up ordering:

HP Pavilion zx5000 series customize notebook
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.20 GHz w/HT
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional-only $49!!
- 1.0GB DDR SDRAM (2x512MB)
- 60 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
- 54g(TM) Integrated Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
- 15.4" WVA WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
- 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) 9600
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- hpshopping in-box envelope
$1,922 after mail-in rebate.

Basically this should be a huge improvement over my current Compaq Evo P4-M 1.6Ghz and 2x256MB... at least I hope so, because that thing is soooo slow.

Yay me.

[BoulderHead]

I own a Compaq Contura 3/25. Your new system looks to be noticeably faster!

[Pattielli]

It s an expesive laptop..

Just like this Asus, but still pretty good
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00568V8S4/ref=s9_ds_bw_g147_ir03?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=0K7YYATBTN62Z3CMCF0T&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1334713522&pf_rd_i=384082011

[Dagenais]

It's a very fast laptop...

[The_Professional]

Those specs are pretty sweet.

My next laptop would definitely weigh around 2-3 pounds with wireless capability and dvd. Nothing fancy schmanzy.

[Chen]

Portability wasn't really a factor for me, the laptop is stationary most of the time. But if you're into ultraportables, check this out:
http://www.dynamism.com/x505/main.shtml
Just don't drool over your keyboard. :biggrin:

[Dagenais]

Heh - I usually link people to that site. I was unaware that people aside from myself and a few others knew that site existed.

Desktop replacements are extremely popular these days.

[DarkAnt]

so are you just rubbing this in or what? I think you should share the laptop with the rest of us =)

[Cod]

Hope you enjoy your new investment!

[Dagenais]

So, how many hours do you get off the battery? 2, 3 hours?

[Chen]

If I cared about battery life I would have gotten a Centrino or a Dothan. But I don't. Anyway, I'm supposed to get something around 4 hours I think? I got the 12 cell battery instead of the 8. But in about year it will probably drop to around 2.5 hours.

It's on its way now:
http://www.fedex.com/cgi-bin/tracking?tracknumbers=640183170796&action=track&language=english&cntry_code=us
HP predicted shipment on the 10th but looks like it's going to arrive early. HP++. :smile:

[Dagenais]

HP++.

It's supposed to be...

Company

+hp

For example:

Shrek

+hp

Chrysler

+hp

Physicsforums

+hp

You

+hp

[PrudensOptimus]

This thing will overheat soon and die very fast.

[Dagenais]

This thing will overheat soon and die very fast.

Then he can send it back, and HP can send him a new one.