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hp g70 460us 17 inch laptop
HP G70-460US 17-Inch Laptop
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List Price: $914.00
Our Price: $1,399.99
Availability: N/A
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Average Customer Rating:   
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Batteries Included: 1
Battery Description: 1 Lithium-Ion
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Color: Black
CPU Speed: 2.1
Display Size: 17
EAN: 0884962256503
Feature: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Hard Disk Size: 320
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Hewlett Packard
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Memory Slots Available: 2
Model: NW168UA#ABA
Modem Description: Modem
Processor Count: 2
Publisher: Hewlett Packard
Studio: Hewlett Packard
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory Size: 3000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Total USB Ports: 3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
3 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm) (4 GB Maximum)
320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with LightScribe and Double Layer Support
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition with Service Pack 1
17 inch Diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440x900)
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Editorial Reviews:
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ELEMENTAL STYLE: Pared down to the essentials, the new G70 series is defined by minimalist lines. High-gloss reflective top cover and palm rest area surfaces contrast cleanly with matte everywhere else. HP Imprint finish in piano black on the top cover with silver across the palm rest, keyboard and touchpad provides greater durability than traditional painted surfaces. HP¿s mobile products have won coveted International Red Dot, iF and CES Innovation design awards and been recognized by other leading design institutions. SIMPLY ENTERTAINING: The HP G70 series delivers easy-to-use entertainment. Enjoy DVD playback with DVDPlay on the crystal-clear 17.0" diagonal HP Brightview display. Burn audio CDs and DVDs to share your favorite songs and video clips with friends and family. Built-in Altec Lansing speakers bring your entertainment to life. And the 5:1 digital media reader enables photo transfer in seconds. Enjoy entertainment at your fingertips. What's in the box: G70-460us laptop, 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days complimentary live update, Microsoft Works, HP DVD Play. Muvee Reveal, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader and HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: We got a lemon
Comment: For what it is worth, we want to share that we got a dud. The touchpad is defective and it renders the useability of the machine nearly impossible. One of the most annoying defects a computer can have. Since our purchase was based largely on reviews on Amazon, I wanted to share this. We would not buy this if we could go back again...
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'll never buy an HP again
Comment: I ordered this laptop new directly from HP a bit over a year ago. My last computer was an HP and it lasted for almost nine years, so I figured HP would be the way to go. The G70 seemed like a great deal - I upgraded to Vista 64 bit, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive and more processor than I would ever need, even doing the memory intense graphics work I do as profession.
Shipping was extremely slow. I paid for overnight and it took 5 days to get here. HP never apologized or offered a refund.
Once the laptop got here, it was great, even though I quickly learned I couldn't actually make use of the power I'd paid for. The fans are far too weak to cool the powerhouse they recommended I build and said would be fine. I had to keep the performance throttled at all time or the laptop would get too hot to even handle!
The USB ports were finicky and the SD card slot did not function half the time. I shrugged them off as quirks and figured I'd be able to live with it, even though repeated restarts to get a working SD card made my life difficult.
My warranty expired three weeks ago, the laptop is exactly one year old, and last night, the motherboard burned out in the middle of work with no warning and no prior symptoms. I called HP tech support, who refused to assist me because I was out of warranty. They said they would give me tech support if I paid a $50 service charge. I said no thank you, and consulted a friend instead. After running tests we reached a sound diagnosis that the only possibility was the motherboard. I placed another call to HP and asked to purchase a replacement part. They told me they would not sell me a motherboard directly, and referred me to two nearby 'official' HP repair centers. When I called, one no longer does repairs for private owners or the self-employed (and has not for some time), and will only service computers for big companies. The other has never been a repair center at all!
I tried calling some other local businesses and they all told me the same things - They do not carry the parts to repair HP laptops because the parts must be purchased directly through HP. Huh, really? That's not what they told me! I called HP back and they swore up and down they do not sell laptop motherboards to individuals, and I must go through the two repair centers I was referred to. After speaking to a supervisor, they reluctantly agreed to sell me one - For $392.55.
For the same amount, I can now buy a brand new comparable laptop from a different company, or better yet - Build a vastly superior desktop machine for less money.
Before all this I was an HP fangirl, and recommended their products to friends all the time. Now I will never own one again!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great
Comment: Laptop was a gift for parents.
Great value for dollar - everything needed for a casual user.
By the way - they loved it!
Customer Rating:
Summary: satisfied customer
Comment: I am satisfied with product. I obtained the recommendations from Consumer Reports and noted this particular HP product was one of the "best buy" recommendations just below the pricier products also recommended. You will find less space for the cord for 110 voltage hookup in your travel pack since the 17 inch takes up all the space inside the usual sized/shaped carrier. The larger-sized screen also provides a much more comfortable-sized keyboard to use with the device. The cordless mouse purchased with device made the package as comfortable as a home model.
Customer Rating:
Summary: HP G70-460US Computer Review
Comment: Bought this computer since my previous laptop is now about 6 years old and only has a 30g hard drive that is not only obsolete, but slow too. Got a super price and rebate on this computer so the combo was affordable. The computer starts up pretty quickly for running Vista and has all the features and attributes I want. Large clear screen and full keyboard. I immediatly spent the 20% accessory discount that came with the unit for a bigger capacity battery. Now I use the original as the "back-up" power source while on travel. Unfortunatly some of the software it comes with (like Home Office 2007) expires after 30 days and you have to shell out $[...] to keep it up and running. Same thing with other "trial" software that's installed. The processor is fast and runs internet applications very quickly. This was truly a turn on and go computer. I really have nothing bad to say about it other than it's a little bit heavy. But it's a 17 inch laptop and it should weigh more than my privious 15 inch unit. If your contemplating a new laptop, this should be one on your short list.
Bob
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