Is this a good deal?-HP ze5500

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Ernesto wrote:
> I saw this laptop yesterday and it seemed to be in great condition. I
> wanted to double check with you guys. The offer is $600 cash for it...
> No warranty but the laptop looked great.
>
> HP Pavillion ze5500 laptop
> - Intel(R) Pentium(R) IV Processor 2.66 GHz
> - 512MB DDR SDRAM
> - 60 GB Hard Drive
> - 15.0" TFT XGA (1024x768)
> - DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
> - Integrated 56K Modem + 10/100 Ethernet LAN
> - 54g(TM) 802.11b/g WLAN
>
> Operating System:
> OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
> Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 Build 2600
>
> I shall include the nylon carrying case for free!
>
> This HP Pavilion ze5500 laptop is in pristine condition. All manuals,
> CD's, cables, accessories that came with the lap top are included.

While HP makes good equipment, this is potentially a 3 year old laptop,
and in the laptop world it is approaching "ancient". Also note that
this is a P4 (no mention of desktop or mobile P4), and the P4 of either
type in a laptop is a burden on the equipment since it runs very hot and
that is not good for enhancing the expected life.

It's "buyer beware" IMO. Given the potential age, I think $600 is a bit
high.

Q

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Ernesto wrote:
> Thanks for the feedback. The girl I talked to yesterday (who didn't
> seem very sketchy) told me she bought the laptop new a year ago. She
> had the box/manuals/discs, so maybe she has a receipt too. Would you
> have a different opinion if she had a receipt to prove purchase one
> year ago? Any other opinions out there? Thanks!

One year old? It might be, since it has an internal b/g wireless card.
The $600 might then be a good price.

Q