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SORRY……. the $500 off coupon has expired earlier than expected.

I have already posted some HP deals before, here is another one for you. HP has again released a coupon that will give you an instant discount of $500 for purchase of any HP Laptops over $1399. One of the specifications and configurations I liked is of a dv6700t 15.4″ widescreen notebook. You can basically choose some top end configuration and get it to a cost of $1399+ and apply the $500 off coupon and get an instant discount. Here is the dv6700t 15.4″ widescreen notebook specification I would choose.

1. Click here for dv6700t 15.4″ widescreen notebook, then choose a base configuration which is priced at $650 and click “Customize and buy” which is right next to it.
2. Select the following options (or any other combination which will total $1399+)
   1. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) (adds $30 to the original base price)]
   2. 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS - For Core 2 Duo Processors (adds $100)
   3. HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone (adds $50)
   4. Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth (adds $60)
   5. FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support!!
   6. HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner (adds $130)
   7. 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (adds $49)
3. Review your order and add it to your shopping cart,then checkout and apply the $500 off coupon “NB1391″
4. Your total will be $1438 and with the $500 off coupon your final cost will come down to $938 with free shipping. (All other instant savings will be void when you use this coupon.)

The above configuration is top end and for the price of $938, it is pretty cheap if you look at the hardware. You can choose any of the HP Notebooks here , configure it to a total cost of $1399+ and this “NB1391″ $500 off HP coupon will work on it. If you are really interested in getting an HP Laptop, don’t hesitate as this coupon will expire soon. I would really recommend a battery with as much cells as possible, believe me, it will come in really handy as it will massively increase the on time of the laptop without connecting to an AC power source. Choose any laptop you like and use the coupon to get a whopping $500 off. You could even configure a HP Tablet PC and get the same $500 discount, the only criteria is you will need to have a total of $1399+ for this coupon to work.

Update: This $500 HP coupon was set to expire on February 9th but it has already expired.

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The $400 off coupon is dead, and THE WHOLE DEAL POSTED HERE IS DEAD.

There is a new deal on HP Pavilion TX1000Z Notebook for $700 at Office Depot.

HP has released a $400 off coupon for its Pavilion Laptops. This coupon code is “NB9400” and it works on four of HP’s Pavilion Laptops. If you use this coupon code on the selected models of HP Pavilion Laptops, they do not stack with instant rebate offers. The selected models on which this coupon works are, HP Pavilion dv9700z series Laptop, HP Pavilion dv9700t series laptop, HP Pavilion tx1000z series laptop and HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook PC. This coupon code only applies if your configuration of these laptops are over $1199.

The basic configuration of HP Pavilion dv9700z series Laptop is $799.99, HP Pavilion dv9700t series laptop is $999.99 andHP Pavilion tx1000z series laptop is $899.99 so you will need to configure all these laptop for a cost of over $1199 to get a $400 discount using “NB9400” coupon.

This is the recommended configuration to get $400 off of HP Pavilion tx1000z Notebook Tablet 12.1″ Touch-Screen WXGA.

1. Visit the HP Pavilion tx1000z series laptop page
   
2. Select the following options:
   1. AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache ) which will add $25
   2. FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
   3. FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
   4. Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth which will add $60 to the original price
   5. FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM from 120GB 5400RPM
   6. 4 Cell and 6 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries which will add $69
3. Final price will be $1203.99, use the $400 off coupon NB9400 and your final price will be $804

For other laptops “HP Pavilion dv9700z series Laptop and HP Pavilion dv9700t series laptop“, I suggest you add a battery with as many cells as possible. Believe me, it will come in very handy. The more cells your battery has, the longer it will last. I would recommend a 9 cell battery at least, if you can spend a bit more, HP also has a 12 cell Lithium Ion battery which will last you a really long time without needing to plug-in to AC power.

The specification for the above configuration of the HP Pavilion tx1000z Notebook Tablet is:

• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
• AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
• 12.1″ WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800) with Integrated Touch-screen
• 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
• HP Imprint Finish + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
• Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth
• 160GB 5400RPM hard drive
• Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• 4 Cell and 6 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries
• Microsoft Works 8.0

If there is a free upgrade listed in the configuration page of the above mentioned laptops, analyze if it is better than the existing one and if it is, go for it. Examples can be found in the above configuration ” FREE Upgrades”. You won’t need to add anything for HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Notebook PC to be eligible for the $400 off coupon.

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When it comes to using a laptop for mobile use, batteries matters. If you use your laptop just in your home or a place where there is an active AC outlet, it is ok to have a battery with less cells. Cells in a lithium ion battery determines the time you can operate a the battery without using external power. The more cells you have the longer it will last, keep in mind lithium ion batteries life deteriorates with age and usage so unless it is absolutely necessary, AC would be the best option. Also unpluging the battery when operating on AC power would be a wise choice. There will come a point when you will need to replace your laptop’s battery. Laptop Battery life also depends on the temperature you operate it in. Lower the temperature, longer the battery life.

I recently bought a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop and I paid a little bit more for a nine cell lithium ion battery, I would have bought a battery with even more cells but that was the max I could find at dell. For mobile use, I think HP laptops would be a great option, they are very light and I feel the hp laptop batteries can handle without external power for a bit longer than the one I got with Dell as they offer a more celled laptop batteries than I found for Dell Vostro. HP offers a max of 12 cell laptop batteries whereas Dell only has nine cells. Now, Hp battery can last upto 15 hours depending on what kind of programs you use. Lithium Ion batteries will be obsolete in the near future as the life time for one is very short. There has been some research on other types of batteries for laptops which will be a lot more efficient than Lithium ion battery.

Here is another great deal on a HP high performance desktop. There was a $450 off $999 coupon DT4996 but now the coupon has expired. Don’t worry, there is still a $400 off $999 coupon DT9949 . This coupons has not yet expired. You will still be able to get $400 off of purchase of over $999. The best thing to buy for a discount using this coupon has to be HP m9000t series high performance desktop. With the default configuration this HP desktop costs just $849.99 and you won’t be able to get $400 off. So to get that discount you need to have a configuration of over $999. Just choose a Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz) and you are set to receive a $400 discount.

• Click this link
• Click the customize and buy button right next to the base configuration ($849.99)
• Select the following option : Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz) which adds $150 so now your configuration is over $999
• Checkout and apply this coupon “DT9949″
• You total is $1000 minus $400, free shipping is included ($600)

This default configuration doesn’t include a monitor thought. The specs for this high performance desktop is listed below.

• Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz)
• 2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM (2×1024)
• 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, DVI-I, TV-out, HDMI
• 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
• LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
• 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, 1394, video, audio
• ATSC-NTSC TV tuner with PVR, FM tuner, remote
• Integrated 7.1 channel sound w/front audio ports
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
• Norton Internet Security 2007 - 15 Months

I also suggest if you are going to buy this high performance HP desktop, dump the 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, DVI-I, TV-out, HDMI graphics card and choose a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT, TV-out, DVI-I, HDMI graphic card as it only costs $50 more. You total amount would come out to be $1,149.99 if you select a 512 MB graphic card mentioned above. Now checkout and apply the coupon and you will get $400 off instantly ( $1,149.99-$400 = $749.99) . Shipping is free and it will take 5-7 Business Days for you to get your order. You will get a top end desktop for just $749.99. This doesn’t include a monitor though.