Is this a good laptop deal ?

[SportSavant]

I just bought an HP and it performs like SHIT, but I think that is becoz of windows vista and not HP's fault.

 

[SportSavant]

he Acer will be much easier to convert to XP once you discover how wonderfull Vista isn't, as Acer provides XP drivers for this unit, and HP does not!!!! In case you think the aversion to Vista is just an opinion, type Vista sucks into the google search bar. It will provide you with a good cross section of technical and user reviews.
Other than that both processors have things that one or the other is better at, If you are just going to surf the net, check email, run a word processor, etc., flip a coin!!! But keep in mind that at some point, you may discover that Vista is not for you, and the coversion process will be significantly less frustrating with the Acer. Let us know how you make out.


Message Edited by comtechguy on 09-16-2007 02:55 AM


I SUGGEST YOU GET HER A MACHINE WITH XP

 

[TTinCO]

Doug, do everything you can to try to get it with XP rather than Vista. Otherwise it will need at least another gb of memory.

 

[SportSavant]

Doug, do everything you can to try to get it with XP rather than Vista. Otherwise it will need at least another gb of memory.

that is another way they fuck you.....

I got my system with 1 GIG, I wanted to upgrade to 2 GIG, I figured I would have to buy 1 chip.... WRONG.

there were two 512's in the machine, in order to upgrade to 2 GIG's I had to remove BOTH 512's and insert two 1 GIG's.

I now have two 512's that i dont need (guess i will try to sell them)

 

[Doug]

I just bought an HPdv6409us with Vista about 2 months ago ( about $550), I've had no problems with Vista.

She definetly wants new, and leans to HP, so I think that= Vista. Somebody else that she is listening to likes HP. I don't want to try to talk her into Acer, then it's my fault if it is a lemon !

I think she is going to have to live with Vista, but I'll warn her that XP is better.

The problem with these salescircular deals is you have to buy it Sun or Mon, maybe Tues, or the store sells out its' stock, then it is on to next week again.

 

[SportSavant]

here is the machine I got

Hardware
<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Product Name </TH><TH>dv9408ca </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Product Number </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>GL889UA#ABC (French)

GL889UA#ABL (English)</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Microprocessor </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>1.7 GHz AMD Athlon ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-53</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Microprocessor Cache </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>512KB L2 Cache</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Memory </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>1024 MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Memory Max </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>2048 MB max supported</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Video Graphics </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Video Memory </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Up to 287 MB</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Hard Drive </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>160 GB (5400 RPM) SATA</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Multimedia Drive </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Display </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1440 x 900) </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Fax/Modem </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>High speed 56k modem</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Network Card </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Wireless Connectivity </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>802.11b/g WLAN</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Multimedia Features </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>HP Imprint Finish & HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Sound </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Altec Lansing</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Keyboard </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>101-key compatible

Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad

2 Quick Launch Buttons-HP Quick Play Menu and DVD</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Pointing Device </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>PC Card Slots </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>

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

</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>External Ports </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>

• 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
• 1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio
• 1 microphone-in
• 1 VGA (15-pin)
• 1 TV-Out (S-video)
• 1 RJ-11 (modem)
• 1 RJ-45 (LAN)
• 1 Expansion Port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
• Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)

</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Dimensions </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>15.16 (L) x 11.65" (W) x 1.57" (H)</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Weight </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>7.8 lbs</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>Security </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>

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

</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Power </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>

• 90W AC Adapter
• 8-Cell Lithium-Ion

</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e7e7e7><TD vAlign=top align=left>What's In The Box </TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)

HP Mobile Remote Control</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Software
<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Operating System: </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Genuine Windows® Vista Premium</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Security and Support: </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Symantec® Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 days complimentary live update)

HP Total Care Help & Support Center

PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Multimedia: </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>HP PhotoSmart Essentials

HP Quick Play

Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition

Roxio Creator 9 Basic

Snapfish</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Productivity and Finance: </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>Microsoft ® Works

Microsoft® Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Internet Solutions: </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>AOL® Dial-Up

Microsoft® Internet Explorer

Wireless Home Network

Adobe® Acrobat Reader</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Service and Support
<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=4 width=560 bgColor=#cccccc summary="" border=0><TBODY><TR class=theme><TH>Warranty and Support </TH></TR><TBODY vAlign=top><TR bgColor=#ffffff><TD vAlign=top align=left>1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Toll Free Support (NA)

1-Year Free Hardware Technical Support

30-Days Free Software Support (Free 90-From Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[SportSavant]

here is a thread talking about wether you should use XP or Vista. Apparently it can be a problem finding the correct drivers if you decide to roll it back to XP.

http://futureshopforums.com/futureshop/board/message?board.id=techservices&thread.id=795

 

[Buster]

ask your daughter if she would rather get a laptop now or wait until black friday and get a laptop and $200. Easy decision for most

Sales planned for the day after Thanksgiving are already popping up on many Web sites. But at least one retailer, Wal-Mart, has reportedly threatened to sue several Web sites that leak its big "Black Friday" deals.The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally become known as "Black Friday" because of its huge potential for retailers to grow holiday season revenue and thus cross over from operating "in the red" to "in the black."A successful "Black Friday" promotion could make a huge dent into a holiday sales goals for major companies. Consumers often benefit with massive sales that may start as early at 5 a.m. but last only a few hours. Major retailers generally do not release their "Black Friday" sales list until much closer to the day after Thanksgiving. But in recent years, certain Web sites have posted the deals online as early as October.Gottadeal.com bills itself as an official Black Friday deal site. If you go to the site now and click on "Black Friday," you will already find sales information for two retailers: Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight. The site even offers an e-mail sign-up to alert you of new "Black Friday" deals when they are posted. Plus, the site touts more than 130,000 online members who post sales comments on its message boards.Dealtaker.com is another site that offers a sneak peak at "Black Friday" deals into addition to other sales information. By searching for "Black Friday" information now, you'll find deals posted for Sears and Ace Hardware that are "rumored." In fact, the Sears link also has a statement that reads, "Possibly not a true ad due to some non-existent items." Harbor Freight's "Black Friday" ad is listed as well. This site also offers e-mail sign-up and coupons.Here's a list of other sites that claim to offer an advanced look at "Black Friday" deals:

• Bfads.net
• BlackFriday.info
• Blackfriday.dealspl.us
• Black-Friday.net

 

[SportSavant]

moving to tech help for further discussion