Looking at a HP HDX16t

[RainMotorsports]

DOnt get me wrong im a huge HP fan never had any real problems out of them so ill keep coming back.

Im looking at the Best Buy Exclusive ASUS G50VT-X5 @ 900 Bucks.

Intel Centrino 2 Core2 Duo P7450 @ 2.13Ghz 3MB L2 Cache
4GB DDR2 800Mhz Ram
320 GB 7200RPM HDD
Nvidia GeForce 9800M GS
15.6in 1366 x 768 Display
Lightscribe Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
Wireless N, Webcam, Card Reader
Ports include HDMI, VGA, ExpressCard, IEEE 1394, and 4 x USB 2.0 and eSATA.
and not to mention a little OLED display for stupid things like battery life, cpu usage, and email/im notification.

Id rather have the T6600 as it slightly outperforms the P7450 (no not just in clock either) but the P7450 is a close match and uses 10 watts less power on the top end. I also intend to undervolt it.

I plan to purchase in 3 weeks i can almost buy it next week but it would stretch me a bit thin. The screen has been called sub par for a gaming note book, and i think the HP will definitly give you a better screen. The only real complaint the asus gets from people that havent had any issues is the 9 cell battery that sticks out the back is still fail on life. The rediculous paint job on the lid and the lights are bit too much for some.

As far as dell goes, i looked at their XPS lineup and under 1800 theyre not giving you anything. Their XPS 13 up until 1300 bucks only has a Intel X3100 GPU and at 1300 ur only getting a 8400M. HP Offers alot better in their 14 15 and 16 inch line up for the same or lower prices.

[MarcTonk]

Keep in mind that not only does the coupon expire on the 20th, but also after 1800 uses, whichever is first. I tried to use another 30% off coupon in Feb. but was told it expired even tho the date didn't but cuz the uses ran up.

It is not so noisy with the 7200rpm drive. I can hear it spool up more often compared to my Toshiba which has a 5400rpm tho.

Before the HDX16 I was looking at the Dell XPS16. I would have went with it but Dell never offers big coupons just like 15% at the most. Also by reading the XPS16 thread, alot of ppl are complaining of heat issues, bluescreens of death, and build quality. Plus it doesn't have a better GPU or TV tuner, but it does have ddr3 and RGB-LED screen, one of the first laptops to have them. However, all in all, the HP offered better specs for a lower price.

I like everything the HP has but some of the downfalls I see a lot of people complain about is the buttons damage the screen when closed! Also that HP warranty sucks badly, why even get one? I have read people sending there HP in under warranty and getting charged an arm and leg.

If I can have that not happen to me, I would buy right now. I have a problem of over analyzing anything I buy

DOnt get me wrong im a huge HP fan never had any real problems out of them so ill keep coming back.

Im looking at the Best Buy Exclusive ASUS G50VT-X5 @ 900 Bucks.


Id rather have the T6600 as it slightly outperforms the P7450 (no not just in clock either) but the P7450 is a close match and uses 10 watts less power on the top end. I also intend to undervolt it.

I plan to purchase in 3 weeks i can almost buy it next week but it would stretch me a bit thin. The screen has been called sub par for a gaming note book, and i think the HP will definitly give you a better screen. The only real complaint the asus gets from people that havent had any issues is the 9 cell battery that sticks out the back is still fail on life. The rediculous paint job on the lid and the lights are bit too much for some.

As far as dell goes, i looked at their XPS lineup and under 1800 theyre not giving you anything. Their XPS 13 up until 1300 bucks only has a Intel X3100 GPU and at 1300 ur only getting a 8400M. HP Offers alot better in their 14 15 and 16 inch line up for the same or lower prices.

I was also looking at that Asus today at Best Buy, but the graphics are a killer for me. It seems like that Asus has more battery life than the HDX16t. The search continues, I seem to always get a lemon when I buy electronics, but NOT this TIME!

[RainMotorsports]

Ive always had very good luck and im glad. I can't complain about what little things have happened to me. Im a tiny bit worried about the ASUS but im also glad im getting it locally and should be able to return it if its a dud out of the box. HP on the other hand custom ordering, waiting, hopefully not waiting too long, getting it, having something go wrong sending it for service.... eh.

Since your not getting bluray or the screen have u looked at the 1099 quick ship model? P8600, 500GB HDD, 4gb ram, bluetooth, .
EDIT - I was wrong the quickship DOES have bluetooth. The PDF has all the specs im checking it now.

EDIT 2 - If your willing to settle for the P8600 rather then the 8700 and take the 500GB that goes with it. The quickship model looks to fit your specs very well and for less money (have to tack on the cost of the warranty and mouse).

[MarcTonk]

Ive always had very good luck and im glad. I can't complain about what little things have happened to me. Im a tiny bit worried about the ASUS but im also glad im getting it locally and should be able to return it if its a dud out of the box. HP on the other hand custom ordering, waiting, hopefully not waiting too long, getting it, having something go wrong sending it for service.... eh.

Since your not getting bluray or the screen have u looked at the 1099 quick ship model? P8600, 500GB HDD, 4gb ram, bluetooth, .
EDIT - I was wrong the quickship DOES have bluetooth. The PDF has all the specs im checking it now.

EDIT 2 - If your willing to settle for the P8600 rather then the 8700 and take the 500GB that goes with it. The quickship model looks to fit your specs very well and for less money (have to tack on the cost of the warranty and mouse).

Ill have to look into that, thank you for your input. I have never owned a laptop before, only desktops here . How is the 16" size for portability, lets say like going from class to class. To big?

[RainMotorsports]

Id say its just right. My last was a 15.4 inch and mainly the 16's are wider as they are 16:9 and not 16:10. I wouldnt go any bigger. Personally as a pc i cant stand any smaller either but for portability I wouldnt mind a 13.3 or 14.1 inch.

The only thing about the quickship though is i dont think the coupons work on it but im thinking the academic still will. The setup is golden for anything except 1080p Bluray Movies and high level gaming anything below that it will do with ease and style. I was personally thinking about it and had i not decided i wanted to play Crysis in High lol id probably be getting it.

Check out how it works price wise and compare to what ur pricing up.