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alleyoop
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: HP Showroom in Samsung Dong? |
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Can anyone confirm if there is a HP Showroom at COEX Mall or anywhere near that proximity? I want to check out some of their notebooks and want to go where they have a good selection on show. |
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jazblanc77

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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:32 am Post subject: |
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Yes, there is.
Are you planning on buying an HP/Compaq computer? DON'T... they are crap. If you really must buy a factory built computer, get a DELL, which will also be able to supply you with an English copy of windows and a valid international warranty.
Otherwise, get a computer built for you at any of the smaller computer shops (yongsan outlets included), and set aside some money for buying an English operating system. |
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gsxr750r

Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:44 am Post subject: |
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I've been OK with my HP computer. The biggest complaint I had was with the tons of adware they install on the computer when you buy it.
You can get an HP a lot cheaper outside of Korea. I can get the same computer from CompUSA for $799 (after rebates) that I can in Korea for almost $500 more.
Dell is a strong company, but HP's new screens and models look pretty cool. |
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alleyoop
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I appreciate your comments. Thanks for the advice. |
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alleyoop
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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jazblanc77 wrote: |
Yes, there is.
Are you planning on buying an HP/Compaq computer? DON'T... they are crap. If you really must buy a factory built computer, get a DELL, which will also be able to supply you with an English copy of windows and a valid international warranty.
Otherwise, get a computer built for you at any of the smaller computer shops (yongsan outlets included), and set aside some money for buying an English operating system. |
Thanks again. Yes, I was looking to buy a HP notebook. My budget is KRW 1.3 million and want one which will weigh less than 2kgs and runs on Vista. It will be used mainly for work (MS office & email), watching movies and listening to music. Any recommendations on models and best place to buy would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance. |
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gsxr750r

Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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There is a Compaq model which fits those specs, but you'll have to go with one that has a slower chip to match your price range. I've seen them with slower chips. I wouldn't go less than a Core2Duo at 1.6, though. This one is 1.83. Maybe at 1.6, the price would just be about where you want. They are nice little machines. I have seen them in person. Very compact and light enough:
http://itempage.auction.co.kr/detailview.aspx?itemNo=A085578104&firstView=&DR030114=&hdcapital=&mobile= |
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alleyoop
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the suggestion. Will check it out this weekend. |
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