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NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:21:40 GMT

Grrrrrr ....... I am SO disgusted with the Dell laptop I bought three years ago! I have already paid more in repairs than I paid for the darn computer!!!

I didn't buy the warranty because "Dell is a good computer".

Yeah, right. I'll never buy another Dell!

Anyway, does anyone know when the next HP Laptop TSV will be? I'm assuming it could be a good "back to school" sale, but want to be sure I don't miss it.

Anyone know?

TIA !!!

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

Lila4Now — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:23:25 GMT

Don't forget to check other retailers around the same time, they will have back to school offers, too. Most of the time you'll do better with them. Most of the "value" on those TSV computers are all the extra programs you really won't use anyway. Plus, some local dealers stand behind what they sell longer than QVC does.

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

glb613 — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:36:12 GMT

Check the sale ads you get either online or in the newspaper and see what's on sale. Before I switched to Apple, I used HP computers and was very pleased.

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

Nuttmeg — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:38:28 GMT

You may want to look at an HP Envy at the company site. You can find reviews at Notebookcheck.net, and YouTube.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:17:38 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:
You may want to look at an HP Envy at the company site. You can find reviews at Notebookcheck.net, and YouTube.

@Nuttmeg

Is "Envy" supposed to be the latest model? Do you have any idea what came before that?

Just wondering ..... Has anyone had any experiences with "refurbished" laptops? I'm leaning towards a brand new whatever I get, but don't want to rule anything out just yet.

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

Nuttmeg — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:43:19 GMT

The "Envy" brand name has been around a long time.

There are major differences in the $700 and a $1050 products.

Please try to find the spec data sheet for any product you want to purchase.

You need to look at photos of the products. Notebookcheck.net should have the info you need.

I do not buy refurbished computers.

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

Jordan2 — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:44:12 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
You may want to look at an HP Envy at the company site. You can find reviews at Notebookcheck.net, and YouTube.
@Nuttmeg

Is "Envy" supposed to be the latest model? Do you have any idea what came before that?

Just wondering ..... Has anyone had any experiences with "refurbished" laptops? I'm leaning towards a brand new whatever I get, but don't want to rule anything out just yet.

@Tinkrbl44, just my 2 cents, but I would rather buy something new than refurbished. My father (who has passed) never bought a used car, always bought new. He never wanted to buy someone else's headache.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:23:28 GMT

I use laptops only and I've never purchased a refurb. But, here's the thing - if I were to consider that sort of thing with any electronic I would make sure that it's a 'factory refurb' as opposed to something refurbed by who knows who. That just always seemed like good sense to me. If the manufacturer is selling it, it's probably a factory refurb. But if any other retailer is selling it, you might not know by what means it was refurbed.

Furthermore, I also avoid buying computers from shopping networks. You can do so much better elsewhere and get more for your money.

With PCs (I only have PCs - no apple computers, NTTAWWT) I go for an Intel i7 processor (current version) and make sure there is plenty of RAM that is also current version RAM. They all have plenty of hard drive these days so that's not so much a concern. But I'm not a fan of the AMD processors either and prefer Intel. An i5 is ok, but an i7 is way better.

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MKR14 — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 23:13:50 GMT

@chickenbutt I agree and would add a couple additions I want in my new computer. An Ethernet port in case wireless is not available because of a battery problem. A DVD drive as I use mine for my exercise tapes or music and also a number keypad on the right as typing across the top is time consuming. I made a list of what I wanted and compare my list with what I am thinking of buying. Still trying to decide on a 15" or a 17" laptop. Holding off to see if the newest computers will have the newest Windows 10 Creator's version already installed or. I don't have to update theOs myself. Less problems if preinstalled to me.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 23:27:14 GMT

As for updates, of course, it's going to have in it whatever was current at the time of the build. I've always had updates to install in any new computer. But that's the easy stuff.

It's going to have Windows10. There will probably be updates to install, though. Personally, I don't like Win10 because of the amount of control they take away from the user. That is just irksome for me because, if I have purchased the license for this given machine, I think that I should be able to continue having more control, short of doing anything to hurt the OS of course. Every time there is an update I cringe, wondering what program it is going to corrupt (or kill) next.

Mine have all had ethernet ports, although I never use them, and DVD drive also. But I've been hearing lately that DVD drives aren't in laptops as much as they used to be. I was surprised by that. All of mine have had them and I use them, mostly for installing programs that I have on hand.

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apple1964 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 15:13:20 GMT

I just brought for my daughter a 14 inch computer its called the steam it is a budget computer from HP and I think its newer then the Envy. It is a very nice computer for the cost [I paid 199 on sale] And my daughter is very excited about it. It comes in Purple , white or Aqua blue. QVC sells it to with a sleeve case and a mouse for 299. I do not know what the new HP laptop TSV will be?

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:40:01 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
As for updates, of course, it's going to have in it whatever was current at the time of the build. I've always had updates to install in any new computer. But that's the easy stuff.

It's going to have Windows10. There will probably be updates to install, though. Personally, I don't like Win10 because of the amount of control they take away from the user. That is just irksome for me because, if I have purchased the license for this given machine, I think that I should be able to continue having more control, short of doing anything to hurt the OS of course. Every time there is an update I cringe, wondering what program it is going to corrupt (or kill) next.

Mine have all had ethernet ports, although I never use them, and DVD drive also. But I've been hearing lately that DVD drives aren't in laptops as much as they used to be. I was surprised by that. All of mine have had them and I use them, mostly for installing programs that I have on hand.
@chickenbutt
Most people store data on the cloud today. You can buy a USB plug in DVD drive.

Re: NEXT HP LAPTOP TSV?

glb613 — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:33:30 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
As for updates, of course, it's going to have in it whatever was current at the time of the build. I've always had updates to install in any new computer. But that's the easy stuff.

It's going to have Windows10. There will probably be updates to install, though. Personally, I don't like Win10 because of the amount of control they take away from the user. That is just irksome for me because, if I have purchased the license for this given machine, I think that I should be able to continue having more control, short of doing anything to hurt the OS of course. Every time there is an update I cringe, wondering what program it is going to corrupt (or kill) next.

Mine have all had ethernet ports, although I never use them, and DVD drive also. But I've been hearing lately that DVD drives aren't in laptops as much as they used to be. I was surprised by that. All of mine have had them and I use them, mostly for installing programs that I have on hand.

I'm sure having no control over updates bothers a lot of people but, the spreading of malware by people with infected computers because they don't update is a real problem. Since I switched to Apple, I'm not as vunerable as I was. But, I've had programs fail to run after doing an OS upgrade so it's not just Microsoft.

I use the ethernet port on my iMac because it's a much faster connection. I doubt I would use it on a notebook computer. I don't have a built in DVD drive on either computer so, I bought an external drive and use it occationally. I don't store much in the cloud by my choice so, I do like to make photo DVDs as a way to back up my pictures.

The point I'm trying to make, everyone is different and there is no one configuration of a computer that is best. People need to evaluate how they use their device then pick a computer that best fits their needs. As all of us regular posters have said for decades, you can get a much better deal buying from a local electronics store or the manufacturer. Unfortunately, QVC doesn't have the best deals.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:05:23 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
You may want to look at an HP Envy at the company site. You can find reviews at Notebookcheck.net, and YouTube.
@Nuttmeg

Is "Envy" supposed to be the latest model? Do you have any idea what came before that?

Just wondering ..... Has anyone had any experiences with "refurbished" laptops? I'm leaning towards a brand new whatever I get, but don't want to rule anything out just yet.
@Tinkrbl44, just my 2 cents, but I would rather buy something new than refurbished. My father (who has passed) never bought a used car, always bought new. He never wanted to buy someone else's headache.

@Jordan2

Well, cars can be in an accident or whatever, but I understand your point. Just wondering if anyone does this. I also prefer new.

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MKR14 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:05:03 GMT

Sundays TSV. I got an email as a presale. E230982