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HP Laptop Deals of the Week!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:07:35 +0000

Need an HP laptop? don’t forget to check some these HP deals and coupons: Save up to $370 on the HP G62x series Customizable Laptop PC only $499.99 plus Free 4GB memory & 500GB hard drive upgrades!- link ends 12/11/2010 Save up to $380 instantly on the HP Pavilion dv6t Select Edition series Customizable Laptop PC!-link ends 12/12/2010 Save up to $260 instantly on the HP Pavilion dv7t series Customizable Laptop PC!- link ends 12/12/2010 Save up to $380 instantly on the HP Pavilion dv7t Select Edition series Customizable Laptop PC!-link ends 12/12/2010 GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 17″ HP Pavilion laptops starting from $729.99!- link ends 12/16/2010 HP ENVY Laptop- link ends 12/31/2010 Save up to $290 on the HP Pavilion dv6t series Customizable Notebook PC only $569.99 plus Free 500GB hard drive upgrade!- link ends 12/15/2010 HP ProBook 4520s Notebook PC $799.99- link ends 12/31/2010 HP EliteBook 8440p Notebook PC $999.99- link ends 12/31/2010 Stackbale $50 off coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Notebook or Desktop configured at $1, 000 or more- link ends 01/31/2011 a coupons, deals, HP Laptops, Laptop Deals

HP release 17” 3D laptop

David Allen — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:00:09 +0000

3D is gradually entering the laptop market and HP are latest the firm to add a 3D capable device to their line up. The aptly named HP Envy is a seventeen inch laptop that comes with a full HD Ultra Brightview display that is capable of displaying full 3D, but will require the user to wear the 3D active shutter glasses that are supplied with the package. These are the specs and features for the 17″ 3D capable HP Envy: Offers a 17 inch notebook PC that supports 1080p 3D and Blu-ray. The laptop boasts a 3D-capable full HD Ultra BrightView display, 3D active shutter glasses and a Blu-ray optical drive, Beats Audio with a Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer, Intel’s Core i7 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 dedicated graphics, ATI Eyefinity technology for multiple external display support and up to 2TB of storage capacity. Priced at around $2,000 Source [Tech Fresh] a 3d envy laptop, HP Laptops, HP Laptops

HP Reveal The EliteBook 2540P

David Allen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:41 +0000

It is about time a nice new rugged military style laptop came onto the market and it seems that HP has not disappointed us with this one as it comes fully prepared for anything that can be thrown at it. Well more or less, as it designed to withstand dust, humidity, extreme temperatures and shock that means it is going to be perfect for kids to use then! Features of the HP EliteBook 2540P rugged netbook: 12.1 inch LED backlit display, an Intel Core i5 or the i7 processor, an optional 250GB or 500GB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, 3G, Wi-Fi and choice of a 6 or 9 cell battery The HP Elitebook will have a starting price of around $1,099 Source [Tech Fresh] a EliteBook 2540P, HP Laptops, HP Laptops

The HP Probook 4310s on sale

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:46:00 +0000

This version of the Probook range was announced sometime ago, but we have had to wait until now for the launch of this machine that is suitable for both educational and business users as it is quite capable of handling a heavy workload with ease. Features: Choice of Core 2 Duo processor Up to 8GB of DDR3 memory A 160/250/320/500GB SATA II hard drive Optional Blu-ray drive 13.3 inch LED-backlit HD display (matte or glossy) Optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 GPU Three USB 2.0 sockets HDMI / VGA outputs An Express Card socket Gobi mobile broadband module Priced at $779 Source [PC Launches] a 13.3" Laptops, 4310, business, Business Laptops, Gaming Laptops, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Design, Laptop Hardware, Laptop News, Laptop News, Latest News, launch, on sale, probook, students

HP selling the Mini 5101 for $399

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:46:00 +0000

Business users are being targeted by HP as potential buyers for the interesting Mini 5101 mini laptop and at $399; there are so features that are attractive not just to business users but any computer user, such as the magnesium alloy chassis, Wi-Fi and the 7200 rpm hard drive. Features: Intel Atom N280 processor, clocked at 1.66GHz and coupled with 1GB of DDR2 800Mhz memory Offers 4 hours and 30 minutes of battery life The 10.1-inch LED-backlit WSVGA display with resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels 160 GB SATA 7200 RPM hard drive Integrated Intel graphics Two MP webcam Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n Bluetooth 2.0 wireless solution Windows XP Home edition operating system Priced at $399 Source [Liliputing] a 10" laptops, 10.1 inch, 10.1" Laptops, 5101, business, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop News, Latest News, mini, users

Colour choice for the HP Mini 110

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:13:00 +0000

It nice to see HP bringing some colour to its Mini 110 range of laptops, currently the choice is limited to just pink or white the buyer will have to pay a $20 premium too, although that has to be better than nothing. In addition to this colourful offer buyer have the chance to order a Broadcom’s HD Video Accelerator for just $30. Features: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU 1 GB of RAM 8 GB solid state disk A 10.1 inch 1024 x 576 pixel display HP’s custom version of Ubuntu Linux Broadcom’s HD Video Accelerator Choice of Pink or White colours Priced at $279.99 Source [Portable Monkey] a 10" laptops, 10.1" Laptops, 110, Business Laptops, colour, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop News, Latest News, pink, white

The HP mini 110 Mi for $250

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:09:00 +0000

The computer maker HP dropped the price of the Mini 110 Mi Edition with custom version of Ubuuntu down to just $249.99, that is a new mini laptop from a top brand for under $250, now that cannot be bad, especially if you are in the market for a new computer right now. Features: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU 1 GB of RAM 8 GB solid state disk A 10.1 inch 1024 x 576 pixel display HP’s custom version of Ubuuntu Linux. Priced at $249.99 Source [Liliputing] a $250, 10.1" Laptops, 110, Business Laptops, deal, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Deals, Laptop News, Latest News, mini, offer

Microsoft to giveaway HP netbooks

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Australians get all of the luck, nice weather, vast open spaces and Microsoft giving away 2,300 HP mini netbook that has been preloaded with Windows 7 for free, does it get any better than that? This is all to do with the Microsoft TechEd Australia Conference due to take place on the 8th to the 11th September 2009 where all attendees will be given one of these machines! Specs: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 RAM Included 1 GB RAM Upgradable 2 GB Hard Drive Size 160 GB Hard Drive Speed 5,400 rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Display Size 10.1 Native Resolution 1024 x 576 Graphics Card Intel GMA 950 Video Memory 64 MB Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 Operating System MS Windows XP Home Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA USB Ports 2 Card Slots / Readers Express Card; SD memory reader Warranty/Support One-year limited/24/7 toll-free phone Size 10.3 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches Weight 3.0 pounds Source [I Started Something] a 10" laptops, 10.1" Laptops, aus, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Fun, Laptop News, microsoft, teched

HP launch the exciting 4310

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:27:00 +0000

First of all you may think that this a machine suitable for a businessman who is going to use it for accounts and other business related jobs, but a look at the specs shows that this is in fact a serious computer capable of carrying out the more than just word processing or number crunching. Features: Either an Intel Celeron up to 1.9 Ghz or Intel Core 2 Duo up to 2.8 Ghz with 6 MB of cache Up to 8 Gigs of memory Up to 500 GB of storage Bluetooth and wireless a/b/g/n support Optional mobile broadband 13.3 inch LED backlit display Also available in HD (720P) Price of $799 Source [Engadget] a 13.3" Laptops, 4310, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop News, Latest News, new, New Laptops, probook

HP launching the Mini 5101

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:12:00 +0000

The HP Mini 5101 is the replacement model of the HP Mini 2140; the 5101 will be launched towards the end of July. There appears to be some restyling from the HP 2133 Mini Note of which there are some comparisons to be made and it comes with 95% full size keyboard. The differences: It will be available with either an 80GB or 128GB solid state disk or a 7200-rpm 160GB, 250GB, or 320GB hard drive The netbook features a sturdy brushed metal aluminium lid and a magnesium alloy base. There is a 2.0MP webcam instead of the standard 0.3 or 1.3MP camera A choice of a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel glossy display or a higher resolution 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 pixel display. Like the HP Mini 2140, the Mini 5101 will include an accelerometer, which shuts off the hard drive in the event of a fall, a spill-resistant keyboard, and HP’s durakey finish on the keyboard. Includes 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and an optional Gobi EV-DO/HSPA module. Comes with Windows XP Home, XP Pro, Vista Home Basic, Vista Business, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11. Priced at $449 Source [Liliputing] a 10.1" Laptops, 5101, Business Laptops, Good Laptops, … Continue reading →

Multitouch laptops from HP, Acer and Lenovo

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:44:00 +0000

With the introduction of Windows 7 due out in October there would seem to a rush from manufacturers to bring out the first multitouch laptop, these new style machines will offer the user the ability for the first time to get hands with their computer screen. This is good news for the colour filter makers, as it is this technology that enables multitouch to work in the first place. One such producer of this technology is Cando and they are reporting orders from Acre, HP and Lenovo for capacitive touch panels. This means only one thing multitouch screen laptops are on their way. Source [Softpedia] a Acer Laptops, Business Laptops, display, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop Rumors, laptops, Lenovo Laptops, multitouch, operating system, Touchscreen Laptops, Windows 7

Deal of the Week – Dell Inspiron 15 for $539.95

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Personally, I am a big fan of Dell Inspiron laptops as they are so cheap and haven’t failed me so far. I already own two Dell 1525 laptops I bought last year. After searching for a good deal on a 15″ laptop, I finally found a ready-to-ship Dell Inspiron 15 laptop for $539.95 on Amazon. This is much cheaper than Dell.com site itself, I believe it’s because these have slightly slower CPUs than the ones Dell.com is right now selling. These are the good deals you can take advantage of, especially since there’s not much noticeable difference in the slightly slower CPU. If you were to get it on Dell.com, you’d have to get a Celeron CPU, which would really suck. Anyways, I am ordering one right now to do a video review and since I am always in need of new laptops. P.S. Are you kidding me? The new Inspiron 15 with dual-core Intel processor for $539.95? Price: $539.95 on Amazon Features: Product Features Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor T3400 – Features a 667MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.16GHz processor speed. 3GB DDR2 SDRAM memory – For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB. 160GB Serial ATA hard drive … Continue reading →

Get $30 off an HP Mini 110

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:51:00 +0000

You can get your hands on a nice little HP mini 110 Mi or XP model with $30 off courtesy of HP. All you need to do is enter this code SV2132 into the box in the shopping cart and your done $30 off no questions asked. Features: HP Mini 110 XP Edition Windows XP, Vista, XP Pro (this should be a popular option) or no OS EVDO or HSDPA 3G wireless option 1 GB RAM 32 GB SDD or 160 GB HDD Black (with swirl), white or pink HP Mini 110 Mi Edition Ubuntu Linux 2 GB RAM 250 GB HDD New prices with coupon code: HP Mini 110 Mi Edition – $249.99 HP Mini 110 XP Edition – $299.99 Source [Portable Monkey] a $30, 10" laptops, Business Laptops, coupon, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Deals, offer

HP Mini 110 and the Mini 1000

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:33:00 +0000

Sometimes you cannot go on the numeric values that manufacturers put onto the models, like the Mini 110 from HP; this is supposed to be replacing the HP Mini 1000! Therefore, there are some light changes in size and looks, but if there is so little to choose from what exactly are the main difference between the two models? The differences between two models: Thicker and heavier. No more glare. It’s got a matte screen now. No awfully slow or small storage (1.8″ PATA) this time. There is a standard 2.5″ SATA drive in there with a 160GB HDD. Now with VGA port. No need for a dongle. No Edge-to-edge display (glass that covers both the screen and bezel) Comes in three colors (white, black and pink) Speaker no longer in the hinge. Same position, but further below at the bottom. Chassis feels a little cheaper than on the Mini 1000 (cheaper material). Three USB ports instead of two on the HP Mini 1000. Includes a VGA port unlike the HP Mini 1000. Touchpad lock button is no longer there. There is some new software, which allows you to sync stuff to other computers. Comes with a 3/6-cell Lithium-Ion battery … Continue reading →

HP release three new models

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:33:00 +0000

The computer maker HP has launched more models to the mini laptop range, they all have a 10.1 inch display with 1024 x 576 pixels and a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, this is basically what all of the 1000 range have. HP Mini 110 XP Edition: This model comes with either a 32GB solid state drive or a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, and optional WWAN. At launch, this netbook will be available with the same black swirl pattern found on the HP Mini 1000, but in July, it will also be available in white and pink. Priced at $329.99. HP Mini 110 Mi Edition: This version comes with Ubuntu Linux and HP’s custom Mi Edition interface for the operating system. It will be available with up to 2GB of RAM and a hard drive up to 250GB. Prices start at $279.99 HP Mini 1101: This model will be available with Windows XP Home, XP Pro, or Vista. You can also get it with freeDOS if you want to install your own operating system. It is available with a 32GB SSD or 160GB or 250GB hard disk. Prices start at $329. Source [Liliputing] a 10.1" Laptops, 1000 … Continue reading →

Nice deal on HP Pavilion G60t

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:33:00 +0000

Anyone looking for a decent sixteen inch laptop may be interested in this deal for the large screen HP Pavilion G60t with upgrades and the option to add further upgrades for an additional fee. However, this is a 16″, Intel core 2 duo, 2 Gb RAM and 320 Gb hard drive for just $489.99. The Deal: HP Pavilion G60t base specs (can be upgraded): Core 2 Duo T6400 2GHz; 2GB RAM; 160GB HDD GMA 4500MHD; 16″ 1366 x 768 BrightView LCD; Mic + Cam 802.11g Wi-Fi; 6-cell battery; 8 X DVD+/-RW; Vista Home Basic Base HP G60t deal: $599.99 – $100 instant discount – $10 stackable coupon = $489.99 shipped. Source [PC Launches] a $490, 16" Laptops, deal, Good Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop By Size, Laptop Deals, Laptop Deals, Laptop Hardware, Laptop News, pavilion

Lowest priced HP Vivienne

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:00:00 +0000

In our effort to seek out the best deals for new laptops, this one from eCost has come up. It is for the HP Mini 1140NR Vivienne Tam Edition, which is a cool looking and stylish laptop with a great designed cover. Specifications Microprocessor 1.60 GHz Intel Atom Processor N270 Memory 1024 MB Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Hard Drive 60GB (4200RPM) Display 10.1″ Diagonal WSVGA LCD Infinity BrightView LED Display (1024 x 576) Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN Wireless Connectivity •802.11b/g WLAN •Bluetooth Sound •HD Audio •stereo speakers •integrated microphone Keyboard 82 key (92% Full size) Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad External Ports •2-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards & MultiMedia cards •2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 •1 notebook expansion port •1 RJ -45 (LAN) •1 Headphone out/Microphone-in combo jack (iphone compatible) •1 notebook expansion port Dimensions 10.3 in (L) x 6.56 in (D) x 0.99 in (H) Weight 2.45 lbs Power •30 W AC Adapter •3-Cell Lithium Polymer battery Multimedia Features HP WebCam Operating System Genuine Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 Priced at $599.99 on Amazon a 10.1" Laptops, colours, ecost, … Continue reading →

Price cuts for the HP Pavilion dv2

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:40:00 +0000

The Pavilion dv2 from HP was one of the first laptops to sport the latest AMD processor, the Athlon Neo, it is supposed to compete with the Atom from Intel, but that is another question. What is interesting there are some serious prices cuts, the standard price being $750, but on Amazon, there is a $50 rebate being offered, yet that is not enough Staples are offering it for just $600. Features: AMD Athlon™ Neo Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks MV-40 4GB installed memory 320GB hard drive External Light Scribe Super Multi 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer support 12.1″ Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED Bright View display Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader Weight 3.81lbs Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1 1 year warranty Price: $649.9 on Amazon Source [Liliputing] a 12" Laptops, 12.1" Laptops, Business Laptops, dv2, hp, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop Deals, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptops by Size, offers, pavilion

HP ProBook 4510 Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:26:00 +0000

HP have released details of the pre production model of the Pro Book, this is computer that is aimed at the business user as it comes with a whole range of tools and a wide range of models. It comes with a 15.6 inch widescreen display, which is ideal for showing demo DVD’s to clients on the bright TFT screen. Features: Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 Processor (2.1GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Business (with option for Windows XP downgrade) 15.6-inch LED-backlit anti-glare HD display (1366 x 768) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD 2GB DDR2 800MHz RAM 250 GB 5400RPM HDD Light Scribe DVD+/-RW Optical Drive Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/draft-n), Ethernet, Modem, and Bluetooth Connectivity 8-Cell 63WHr Battery Limited 1-year standard parts and labour warranty Dimensions: 1.25″ x 14.6″ x 9.83″ Weight: 5.8lbs Priced at $629 on Amazon Priced starting at $529 at HP.com Source [What Laptop] a 15" Laptops, 15" Laptops, business, Business Laptops, hp, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Rumors, Laptops by Size, new, New Laptops, probook

Quick Review of the HP Mini 1151NR Verizon Laptop!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:04:00 +0000

A mini laptop or netbook has been developed as a machine that could be taken anywhere and hopefully be able to connect to the internet, but as many users have found, this is not always possible. However, with this model it is connected to Verizon wireless using an integrated mobile broadband modem, it’s going to cost around $59.99 per month but some user will like it. Features: CPU 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 RAM Included 1GB RAM Upgradable 1 GB Hard Drive Size 80GB Hard Drive Speed 4,200rpm Hard Drive Type SATA Hard Drive Optical Drive Type Optical Drive Speed Display Size 10.1 Native Resolution 1024×576 Graphics Card IntelGMA 950 Video Memory 128MB Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 Mobile Broadband EV-DO Rev. A Operating System MS Windows XP (SP3) Ports (excluding USB) Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA USB Ports 2 Card Slots / Readers SD/MMC memory reader Warranty/Support One-year limited/24/7 toll-free phone Size 10.3 x 6.6 x 1.0 inches Weight 2.4 pounds 3DMark03 / 3DMark06 743 / 90 LAPTOP Battery Test (hours) 2:56 (Wi-Fi)/2:24 (EV-DO) LAPTOP Transfer Test 9.1 MBps Boot Time (minutes) 64 seconds Wireless Performance (15/50 feet) 22.9 Mbps/18.8 Mbps Priced at $199.99 on Amazon Source [Laptop Mag] a 10.1" … Continue reading →

Verizon HP mini launched

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:14:00 +0000

At the weekend Verizon Wireless will be launching the HP mini 1151NR laptop, the cost is going to be around the two hundred dollar mark, which may sound great but this computer comes as part of deal that will require you to spend around $50 per month for data usage. So it’s up to you do you commit to two years of $50 or come up front with the cash and buy it outright. verizon-netbook Verizon Wireless Specs: a 10.1 inch screen capable of displaying a resolution of 1024 x 576 a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 1 GB of RAM an Intel GMA 950 graphics 80 GB of storage space a 3-cell battery weighs 1.1 KG = 2.45Lbs Price: $199.99 on Amazon Source [Tech Fresh] a 10" Netbooks, 10.1" Netbooks, data usage, hp, HP Laptops, HP Netbooks, laptop, Netbook Reviews, verizon

HP Laptops help keep the company afloat

andrew — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:21:38 +0000

Forbes is reporting that HP has its laptops to thank for a better than expected quarter. And with developments like the new Touchsmart TX22 on the way, it looks like the comapny will continue the trend. Forbes says: Hewlett-Packard’s notebook computer sales rose 21.0% during the fourth quarter while desktop sales slipped 2.0%. The company’s software unit posted 13.0% sales growth. So it looks like the trend to move away from desktops toward laptops is going to continue. I know there were hardware limitations in the past, but with most laptops being able to compete on specs these days, it seems pretty silly for anyone to want a desktop. Sure, there are still pockets where a desktop is nice to have. But give me a laptop anyday. a desktop sales, forbes, hewlett packard, hp, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, laptop, Laptop News, notebook computer

Toshiba Tecra R10 Review

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:22:45 +0000

Toshiba rolls out the Tecra R10 along with the other Portege A600 (read the review). What I like most about this R10 laptop without even looking at specs is how large the cooling metal fins are on the side of the laptop. One of the biggest problems with bigger, performance laptops in the past have been problems with CPU cooling. With great advances in CPU technology, manufacturers usually put a CPU fan that will last just over a year, causing the laptop to break after warranty expires. Sounds like a great way to fool consumers to buy a new laptop every year? (Well that has been case with 2 of my previous $2000 HP laptops, I am not buying HP for awhile now, I switched to Dell.) The cooling fan on this laptop should help you to work for a long time even without laptop cooling mats since the fans come out to the side. Well, a lot of laptops are like this but it’s good to note that this one does have a BIG one. The Toshiba Tecra R10 comes with a 14.1″ widescreen display, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9300, 3GB PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM, 160GB HDD, DVD, … Continue reading →

How to get 20% off HP Laptops and any Laptops bought on eBay!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:48:40 +0000

By making use of Microsoft’s Live Search cashback program, you can easily get 20% off HP laptops and stuff bought on eBay. One you enter your e-mail address, you will get the following: There, now you can buy stuff for 20% less. This should be great for any major purchases you make online. I started my search at Live.com and searched for “cheap” along with some product name; I tried a few variations such as “cheap wii” and “cheap laptop” and both worked. (Nick pointed out in the comments that you should sign into Live before you search; I’d forgotten that I was signed into Live when I started. Thanks, Nick!) Looked for the link titled “Buy A Cheap Laptop. You may get XX% off with PayPal if eligible.” (This morning, it was 30%. As I type this, it’s 20%) Searched for the MSI Wind (Buy it Now items only), and purchased it using Paypal. Made sure that at every step of the way, I saw the icon for “Microsoft cashback” at the top of the screen. via hackszine a cheap laptop, e mail address, ebay, hp, hp coupons, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, Laptop Deals, Laptop Hack, Laptop News, microsoft, … Continue reading →

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 gets Too Hot!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:43:17 +0000

Remember our Lenovo IdeaPad S10 review? Well, it seems like there was a missing fact, that this laptop gets way too hot near 100 degrees fahrenheit. I personally own 2 HP laptops that has overheating problems over regular use. If this heat isn’t fixed, I am not sure if a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 will last that long. For now, I say hold onto your money for something else. The keyboard itself gets pretty warm, with temperatures measured between 38 and 42°C (100.4 and 107.6°F). That slightly edges out tests performed on the Eee PC 900 (101°F / 38°C), and leaves your Cloudbook (83°F / 28°C) as cool as a cucumber. There’s no word on the bottom side’s heat signature, but with keys like this we aren’t expecting good things. via engadget a 10.2" Netbooks, Bad Laptops, bottom side, cucumber, eee pc, fahrenheit, heat signature, hp, HP Laptops, keyboard, laptop, Laptop News, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, money, s10, temperatures

MSI Wind Laptop coming soon with SuSE Linux or Windows XP

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:43:35 +0000

MSI is working on their new Wind laptop, which is supposed to compete with the Asus Eec PCs. The Wind will feature a 10-inch display with 1024×600 resolution, 1.3M web cam, 80GB harddrive, and of course a card reader/wifi. According to recent rumors, the MSI Wind will also come equipped either in Windows XP or SuSE Linux. The SuSE Linux version will be a little cheaper, we suggest you to buy that and install your Windows XP separately to save some money. (given that you have your Windows XP disks) Laptop Pimp’s Verdict The laptop specs look very good, especially with the choice of 80GB hard drive and the operating system. A lot of HP laptops come (forced) with a Windows Vista, an operating system no one wants anymore. Kudos to MSI for not becoming corrupt to Microsoft’s backhanded negotiations. We also do like the SuSE option for people who already have Microsoft Windows XP disks. Plus, having a Linux-setup might be great for those consumers who have had hard time installing Linux on their own. MSI Laptop Video It looks like Germans have got their hands on the samples, here’s a video preview of the MSI Wind laptops: Download … Continue reading →

One Important Reason Why I will never buy HP Laptops again…

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:03:41 +0000

(click to enlarge) Here’s number one reason I will never buy HP laptops again. (although my last 2 in the last 2 years has been HP) The reason? They only provide Windows Vista or Vista 64-bit. Vista is a horrible operating system that is slow and does not work with most of my PC peripherals. My next notebook might actually be a MacBook… Well, if they only provided XP OR provided options to use Windows XP, that’d be a different story. It seems that Microsoft has rigged the PC retailer market again and again, monopolizing the consumers to use outdated useless technology. What can you do? Stop buying HP computers until they provide a Linux Ubuntu option, at least that’s more tasty. a consumers, different story, hp, hp computers, HP Laptops, HP Laptops, linux, macbook, microsoft, notebook, operating system, pc peripherals, pc retailer, windows xp