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    HP Compaq 8710P 17” Business Notebook - $699.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Gregory, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    Remember this is a refurb (refurbished), not new. Shipping is only $5. Deal lasts until midnight central time tonight! I've ordered many times from this company, so they are trustworthy. However they do take a while to deliver since they do a lot of dropshipping. I usually expect to get what I order within a month.

    http://sellout.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=6423&ts=1220998807&sig=fe27046581466228

    If you guys aren't familiar with Woot.com, they sell one product per day, until they sell out or midnight central time hits.

    Today it's an awesom laptop. Check this out:

    Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8GHz processor
    17” widescreen LCD with 1440x900 native resolution
    1GB DDR2 667 RAM
    160GB hard drive
    DVD RW/R, DL RW/R and CD-RW/R with lightscribe optical drive
    6 USB 2.0 ports
    Nvidia Quadro NVS 320M video processor
    HDMI output (and VGA), easily connect to an HDTV
    Finger print scanner, no need to remember passwords
    5-in-1 Card reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS PRO/xD)
    10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
    802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
    56k modem
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system

    I'd get it myself, but I'm not big on refurbs.
     
    Gregory, Sep 9, 2008
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wow, that is a great deal. If you don't mind a refurb and the low res screen, it is a great buy. Probably much better to go for this machine then something at Best Buy or Staples for the same price.
     
    The Fire Snake, Sep 9, 2008
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  3. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    just a reminder that the deal is done now. if woot has any remaining inventory they will list it again someday. if I see it i'll post.
     
    Gregory, Sep 10, 2008
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