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I'm thinking about buying a laptop and was wanting to know if this is a good deal for 750 shipped or a rip off in the making...

For Sale: HP Compaq 8510p (RM269UT#ABA)
Specs:
- Intel C2D T7300 2.0Ghz 800Mhz FSB 4MB L2 Cache
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA
- 2GB DDR2 667Mhz
- NVIDIA Quadro 570M /w 256MB GDDR3
- Broadcom 4312 Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 1680x1050 Native Resolution
- Comes with XP and Vista Business install CDs, does not include COA

Condition: Used (5 months)
Price: $900 Shipped OBO
Payment Methods: Paypal
Shipping Methods: Will ship anywhere, international adds to shipping
Feedback: Ebay member for 5 years with 100% feedback [ user: *********** ]
Additional Comments:

This laptop is in really good shape. Overall, the appearance is excellent. I bought it to be a powerhouse laptop, when in turn, I should have been looking for a smaller, ultraportable one. I have replaced the video card with an NVIDIA Quadro 570M 256MB GDDR3 and it works perfectly. I also replaced the Wifi card with a Broadcom 4312 wireless PCI-E card. With the price, you will receive the original video card (ATI Mobility HD2600) and the original wifi card (Intel 4965AGN). I will reinstall either for you on request. The screen is a 1680x1050 15.4" widescreen, which is a perfect resolution for the 15.4" in my opinion. The setup is intended for OSX, which is what I have running on it right now, but will come with your choice of either XP SP3 or Vista Business installed.

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foreverpsycotic

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Seems pretty good. Do you have the keys for the opperating systems as well?

BTW, vista is kind of a no-no with 2gb on a laptop. I would rather see XP on there.
 
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Clueless;1182127 said:
I decided against that and ordered a refurb XPS

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NOOOOOOOO.

Another one fallen to the dell trap.
 
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bummer.. i sell HP desktops with 6 gb memory, phenom quad core processor, and 8800gts video card.. for 799.99.. and a 500GB hd.. bluetooth + wireless G/N etc etc

AND they arent refurbished.. they are NIB with keyboard and mouse..
 
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Nomad707;1182146 said:
bummer.. i sell HP desktops with 6 gb memory, phenom quad core processor, and 8800gts video card.. for 799.99.. and a 500GB hd.. bluetooth + wireless G/N etc etc

AND they arent refurbished.. they are NIB with keyboard and mouse..
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where do you work? oh wait, that's for a desktop...


Any other performance laptop that can be had for about 1700?
 
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About Dell's Customer Service:

EVERYTHING sucks about it, until you get the XPS line. I'm dead serious - you get on the line with Habeeb from India until you tell them it's an XPS, then they transfer you to Rick from Georgia, who speaks proper English, and doesn't have a list to run down.

XPS hardware has a COMPLETELY different customer support system in place. And it's fucking 100% top notch, both times I've used it (m1210 and m1330 owner)

Just to reiterate - Dell's XPS Customer Service is the BEST I've ever dealt with, in 17 years of computer repair with everyone from Packard Bell (don't ask) to original Compaq, to Acer and now Asus.
 
Clueless

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Doward;1182248 said:
About Dell's Customer Service:

EVERYTHING sucks about it, until you get the XPS line. I'm dead serious - you get on the line with Habeeb from India until you tell them it's an XPS, then they transfer you to Rick from Georgia, who speaks proper English, and doesn't have a list to run down.

XPS hardware has a COMPLETELY different customer support system in place. And it's fucking 100% top notch, both times I've used it (m1210 and m1330 owner)

Just to reiterate - Dell's XPS Customer Service is the BEST I've ever dealt with, in 17 years of computer repair with everyone from Packard Bell (don't ask) to original Compaq, to Acer and now Asus.
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That makes me feel good about my XPS purchase
 
Boost Lee

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.............Good job giving me a ring before making a purchase like this, Caleb. :nono:


XPS is the better of the Dells...
 
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Boost Lee;1182331 said:
.............Good job giving me a ring before making a purchase like this, Caleb. :nono:


XPS is the better of the Dells...
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Sorry man, I keep forgetting you work at best buy....



How's the car coming btw?
 
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