Hp Probook Laptop, a good deal?

Dancun99

This is my first post. I have been trawling the internet in search of a new laptop. I came across this on Elara.ie:

Product Description
HP ProBook 4320s - Core i3 380M 2.53 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Recommended Use
Small business, corporate business

Dimensions (WxDxH)
32.4 cm x 22.8 cm x 2.7 cm

Weight
2.2 kg

Localisation
English / United Kingdom

System Type
Notebook

Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Processor
Intel Core i3 380M / 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory
3 MB - L3 Cache

RAM
3 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600 ( 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB )

Card Reader
Yes

Hard Drive
320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm

Optical Storage
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated with LightScribe Technology

Display
13.3" LED backlight HD anti-glare TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) - 16:9

Graphics Controller
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470

Video Memory
512 MB

Audio Output
Sound card

Networking
Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Notebook Camera
Integrated - 2 Megapixel

Input Device
Keyboard, ClickPad

Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery
6-cell Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To)
4.5 hour(s)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Microsoft Office Preloaded
Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year warranty




The price is
€545.71 Incl Vat but with the HP cashback deal ( which seems simple enough to avail of) you get back €120, so the real price is €425.71 + 8euro for delivery. I think this is a bargain given the dedicated graphics and the RAM is upgradeable to 8gb. Would be grateful of any input from others as to whether this is in fact a real bargain.

Whitehawk

for 425e thats not bad at all!

Whitehawk

thinking about it still only think im not mad on is the screen, personly i dont like anything under 15 - 17 would be nice on that but then it would add more weight

Jarren

How about this http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_ProBook_4320s_1066236.html

and HP cashback deal?

Dancun99

Well to be honest that is one of the things which attracted me to it, as portability is something I am looking for, but do not want to go for a netbook.

Dancun99

That works out a better price already, but do you know how to get past the Post Code field when registering, I tried EIRE which works on some sites, but on SaveOnLaptops.

Whitehawk

Dancun99 wrote: »

That works out a better price already, but do you know how to get past the Post Code field when registering, I tried EIRE which works on some sites, but on SaveOnLaptops.

well if you like the screen size i say go for it

Re getting it sent to u, u could use this lot - http://www.deliverme.ie/

Jarren

Dancun99 wrote: »

That works out a better price already, but do you know how to get past the Post Code field when registering, I tried EIRE which works on some sites, but on SaveOnLaptops.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72828604

gaillimhabu

Dancun99 wrote: »

That works out a better price already, but do you know how to get past the Post Code field when registering, I tried EIRE which works on some sites, but on SaveOnLaptops.

Use BT11AA which is Belfast but has worked for me on a few occasions

Amouar

Dancun99 wrote: »

This is my first post. I have been trawling the internet in search of a new laptop. I came across this on Elara.ie:

Product Description
HP ProBook 4320s - Core i3 380M 2.53 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Recommended Use
Small business, corporate business

Dimensions (WxDxH)
32.4 cm x 22.8 cm x 2.7 cm

Weight
2.2 kg

Localisation
English / United Kingdom

System Type
Notebook

Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial

Processor
Intel Core i3 380M / 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core )

Cache Memory
3 MB - L3 Cache

RAM
3 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600 ( 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB )

Card Reader
Yes

Hard Drive
320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm

Optical Storage
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated with LightScribe Technology

Display
13.3" LED backlight HD anti-glare TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) - 16:9

Graphics Controller
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470

Video Memory
512 MB

Audio Output
Sound card

Networking
Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Notebook Camera
Integrated - 2 Megapixel

Input Device
Keyboard, ClickPad

Power
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery
6-cell Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To)
4.5 hour(s)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Microsoft Office Preloaded
Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

Manufacturer Warranty
1 year warranty




The price is
€545.71 Incl Vat but with the HP cashback deal ( which seems simple enough to avail of) you get back €120, so the real price is €425.71 + 8euro for delivery. I think this is a bargain given the dedicated graphics and the RAM is upgradeable to 8gb. Would be grateful of any input from others as to whether this is in fact a real bargain.

How can you get the HP cashback?

Jarren

http://www.hpcashback.com/uk/laptops/

johntreacy

Have one of these myself, popped in an SSD and put Ubuntu and it's now a serious piece of kit

OMG Its EoinD

Dancun99 wrote: »

That works out a better price already, but do you know how to get past the Post Code field when registering, I tried EIRE which works on some sites, but on SaveOnLaptops.

I always put 0000 for postcodes.

unklerosco

Just a note on the cashback deal, u can't claim it back if u purchase the laptop from the UK.. U need to get it from an Irish supplier. I got the deal with a HP printer and was told that if I bought it in the UK the cashback would need to be lodged to a UK account..

Dancun99

johntreacy wrote: »

Have one of these myself, popped in an SSD and put Ubuntu and it's now a serious piece of kit

Forgive my ignorance, but would the SSD replace the existing HDD or would it be in addition to the HDD. Sorry if it's a stupid question, but my computer knowledge is rather limited.

jimmycrackcorm

Dancun99 wrote: »

Forgive my ignorance, but would the SSD replace the existing HDD or would it be in addition to the HDD. Sorry if it's a stupid question, but my computer knowledge is rather limited.

I'd imagine that replacing the HDD with an SSD would both boost the performance and the battery life.