well...just charged the CC for my new computer
Thanks to BlackbirdWS6 I was informed of a 30% off coupon code for HP Laptops as advertised on slickdeals.net so i headed over to the HP website and built this:
HP Pavilion dv6500t customizable Notebook PC
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Microphone
* Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM from 120GB 5400RPM!!
* SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* No TV Tuner w/remote control
* 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Overall the laptop cost $1148.99 list price, dropped down to $804.29 after my coupon code, and came to a grand total of
$860.59 after tax(free shipping!)
All in all it's got the same or better features than the Dell and it is FAR superior to my Toshiba...I can't wait for it to get here!