Seems like an OK Deal... £399 for an I5 and 12gb Ram is quite good. I'm looking for one myself, so might buy this. Any other tips welcome if you have them.
Before people start we know it doesnt have FHD or an SSD drive.. Read below for spec.
Redesigned with you in mind, the colourful HP Pavilion keeps getting better. Our best-selling notebook is now more powerful so you can watch more, play more, and store more, all in style.
Brighter style
Colourful inside and out and with a new gradient-design around the keyboard, you'll be sure to make an impression wherever you take it.
Performance boost
We’ve upped the processing power with the latest technology so you can experience truly impressive speeds and performance.
Store more
Up to 1 TB of storage and increased memory lets you quickly move between multiple apps and easily store your expanding entertainment library.
HP Lounge, get closer to the Artists you love
With unlimited access to Music and exclusive content there’s no need to search for it, as it comes to you.
Features
Brand: HP
Model Number: 15-ab240na
Screen Size: 39.6 cm (15.6")
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Processor and Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-5200U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.2 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
Hard Drive: 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
RAM: 12 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
Graphics Card and RAM: Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone
Sound: B&O Play
Battery Life: Up to 7.5 hours
Memory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ 45
Computer Software: Evernote; Netflix; Skype
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Finish: n/a
3D Ready: n/a
Wifi: 802.11b/g/n (1x1)
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Weight: 2.29 kg
- See more at: http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=T1K66EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB
Please find this on the HP Website.
You can get it for less!! and you can also get the red one!!
If you go through quidco you can get 6% for business or 3% for personal!!
Great deal
£391 on the hp site with this code applied CQ216HPAF42
I still read that as it has a Super multi DVD drive. not blu ray.. :wink: and that the first part is indicating what type of drive it could have..maybe wrong..not fussed as not buying just didn't want people to think it had blu ray..
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Gordonc1960
24 Feb 161#1
Got the email today. Its a good buy as it has a blu-ray and the Costco free two year guarantee. HP's own web site has it listed at £400 but only standard DVD writer and limited 1 year guarantee.
Not sure this does have a blu-ray drive, looks to be same as HP website..
Gordonc1960
24 Feb 16#3
Definitely Blu ray drive. :smiley:
Features
Brand: HP
Model Number: 15-ab240na
Screen Size: 39.6 cm (15.6")
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Processor and Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-5200U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.2 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
Hard Drive: 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
RAM: 12 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
Graphics Card and RAM: Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone
Sound: B&O Play
Battery Life: Up to 7.5 hours
Memory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ 45
Computer Software: Evernote; Netflix; Skype
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Finish: n/a
3D Ready: n/a
Wifi: 802.11b/g/n (1x1)
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Weight: 2.29 kg
- See more at: http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/hp-pavilion-notebook-15-ab240na-201198#sthash.kneSl75i.dpuf
golfer2007
24 Feb 16#4
In features - CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Abombination to golfer2007
24 Feb 162#10
Yep, out of the three options it has a plain old DVD writer.
leel2000
24 Feb 164#5
I still read that as it has a Super multi DVD drive. not blu ray.. :wink: and that the first part is indicating what type of drive it could have..maybe wrong..not fussed as not buying just didn't want people to think it had blu ray..
Phene
24 Feb 16#6
So is this a good deal for a laptop then? I will be using it for general browsing and playing videos.
Havent seen anything with this kind of spec under £400 myself.
I dont want another AMD, last one was awful.
leel2000
24 Feb 16#7
I mean it says "3D Ready: n/a" but it isn't 3D ready.. :smile:
Dave_c
24 Feb 16#8
The similar one on the hp site with this code applied CQ216HPAF42
Hah, I read it again. I'm hopelessly wrong and you're absolutely correct. :smiley:
GwanGy
24 Feb 16#11
no.. super multi dvd writer..lol
rizla4ever
25 Feb 16#12
Guys am looking for a laptop for my family. Can anyone recommend me one around £500. Your help would be appreciated.
huangxq2 to rizla4ever
27 Feb 16#29
One deal comes around today. In my opinion it is very good.
It is a very high end premium laptop and so lightweight as a Ultrabook at the same time, so please do not compare price directly to this laptop. It will be a world difference in quality compare to OP's laptop.
The particular model normally sells quite expensively.
The next cheapest price I can found including ebay is £800 brand new.
ACIDFORUMS
25 Feb 16#13
1366x 768
blakester to ACIDFORUMS
25 Feb 16#14
Yep, we can read....
MIDURIX
25 Feb 16#15
Best to reiterate though because the guy above thought there was a Blu-ray drive and there wasn't.
blakester
25 Feb 161#16
Fair point. It's just EVERYONE points out this resolution on deals and it's just irritating
Phene
25 Feb 161#17
Ordered mine last night with your code - Also got 6% Quidco cashback taking laptop total to £371.
Thank you sir for your advice.
£371 for this seems a good deal!!
Phene
25 Feb 16#18
Ordered mine at 6pm last night and it got here this morning at 11am!! Lovely jubbly!
huangxq2
25 Feb 16#19
Cold.
Apart for the 12GB, Nothing is better than any £300 i5 5th or 6th gen, 8GB, 1TB laptop you see here very often.
4GB RAM extra only worth £15. And at this spec 12GB RAM probably do not give you much extra over 8GB RAM.
HP Pavilion is HP consumer laptop. A lot of people say HP consumer laptops are bad quality.
I personally only used HP business laptops, which are fine.
I have seen and tried some models of HP consumer laptops, which are indeed not good quality, way worse than HP business laptop. Which is why even those i5 consumer laptop at £300, I do not think they are very hot as you can get i5 business laptop for £330 any day.
sat384 to huangxq2
25 Feb 16#20
Hi, any recommendations? I was thinking of buying this one but think I'll continue to shop around now.
Phene
25 Feb 16#21
Where is there an I5 5th or 6th Gen with 8GB and 1TB that hasnt been used and refurbed?
Laptop with i5 at £300 is very often here. Most of time only has 4GB RAM. Sometimes 8GB RAM.
Is 8GB RAM extra make up £71 difference? Clearly not. 8GB RAM is £30 or less on amazon. Not to mention consider the rest sepcs of the laptop, does this laptop really benefit from having 12GB RAM instead of 8GB RAM?
Also, a lot of people may take off some money because of the name, HP as they think HP consumer laptops are generally not good quality.
huangxq2
25 Feb 16#22
I have not looked at
I have not looked at laptops in here for last two weeks.
For business laptop, you normally pay £30 more which I highly recommend as Business laptops do use better and more expensive components, better quality and last longer. Below 3 business laptops:
It is a refurb, most likely to be customer return. I am not saying this one is going to be perfect. But as a refurb, you can freely try and return if you do not like. That does not hurt. It is worth a try.
I have a friend which I helped her bought a Toshiba i3 8GB 1TB refurb from Argos for £215 18 months ago, she is quite happy with it.
I really do not think this deal should be this hot.
If I say, the same laptop with 4GB RAM at £340
or the same laptop with 8GB RAM at £355
Is it going to be this hot?
Clearly not.
It is a mis-conception. People read 12GB RAM and think it is impressive and must be one of the high end worth a lot of money. And HP has clearly taken advantages of that as upgrading RAM is cheap and easy to impress people. As a result, I think the 12GB RAM in this laptop as the default is unnecessary for most users, it is simply used by HP as a way to charge higher price.
This laptop is over-priced by £50 even at £371.
huangxq2
27 Feb 16#30
Thinkpad X1 Carbon sold out with in minutes.
12 were gone in minutes.
Some people might bought them and to resell at ebay for a profit.
That is what happens to really good deals. You really have to be quick to get them.
ssmomunro
28 Feb 16#32
thanks for advice!! I'm really useless at computers. ideally I want want one that starts up quickly. can loggin to work via Internet and do a few basic tasks. I'll probably only use once a week but my current laptop is on a go slow and driving me mad!
huangxq2 to ssmomunro
28 Feb 161#33
If you want login quickly, basic tasks. i3 + 128GB SSD is a good combination for you as boot fast and keep cost down. Maybe an even weaker Celeron or Pentium will also work depends on what your basic tasks are.
It is a business laptop, you will see it has superior quality compare to an normal consumer laptop, and yet the price is in the same range of consumer laptops.
I normally have another i3+SSD business laptop to suggest, but it is sold out this week.
huangxq2 to ssmomunro
28 Feb 161#34
Alternatively, you could buy a cheap i3 as suggested before, then upgrade the hard drive to 128GB SSD yourself. The SSD will make sure you boot and load programs instantly.
Do not buy large size SSD, it does not affect system performance. For large storage use a removeable hard drive is an cheaper option.
ssmomunro
29 Feb 16#35
thanks for the advice.:smiley: I need at bigish screen not sure 14 big enough will have a look around
ssmomunro
29 Feb 16#36
I ended up going for Acer E5-551, 15.6", Laptop, AMD A10, 8GB RAM, 1TB - Black £249.99 it's was back in stock at tesco I'll wait to see if they actually deliver as last time I got email saying OOS. would appreciate thoughts on this and if I should update anything? ??
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Opening post
Before people start we know it doesnt have FHD or an SSD drive.. Read below for spec.
Redesigned with you in mind, the colourful HP Pavilion keeps getting better. Our best-selling notebook is now more powerful so you can watch more, play more, and store more, all in style.
Brighter style
Colourful inside and out and with a new gradient-design around the keyboard, you'll be sure to make an impression wherever you take it.
Performance boost
We’ve upped the processing power with the latest technology so you can experience truly impressive speeds and performance.
Store more
Up to 1 TB of storage and increased memory lets you quickly move between multiple apps and easily store your expanding entertainment library.
HP Lounge, get closer to the Artists you love
With unlimited access to Music and exclusive content there’s no need to search for it, as it comes to you.
Features
Brand: HP
Model Number: 15-ab240na
Screen Size: 39.6 cm (15.6")
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Processor and Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-5200U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.2 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
Hard Drive: 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
RAM: 12 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
Graphics Card and RAM: Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone
Sound: B&O Play
Battery Life: Up to 7.5 hours
Memory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ 45
Computer Software: Evernote; Netflix; Skype
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Finish: n/a
3D Ready: n/a
Wifi: 802.11b/g/n (1x1)
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Weight: 2.29 kg
- See more at: http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=T1K66EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB
Please find this on the HP Website.
You can get it for less!! and you can also get the red one!!
If you go through quidco you can get 6% for business or 3% for personal!!
Great deal
£391 on the hp site with this code applied CQ216HPAF42
http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=T1K64EA&opt=ABU&mastersku=T1K64EA&masteropt=ABU&sel=NTB&
Credit to Dave_C!!
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http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/products/laptops/product-detail.html?oid=9329487
Features
Brand: HP
Model Number: 15-ab240na
Screen Size: 39.6 cm (15.6")
Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Processor and Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-5200U with Intel® HD Graphics 5500 (2.2 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
Hard Drive: 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA
RAM: 12 GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
Graphics Card and RAM: Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphone
Sound: B&O Play
Battery Life: Up to 7.5 hours
Memory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card reader
Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ 45
Computer Software: Evernote; Netflix; Skype
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Finish: n/a
3D Ready: n/a
Wifi: 802.11b/g/n (1x1)
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Weight: 2.29 kg
- See more at: http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/hp-pavilion-notebook-15-ab240na-201198#sthash.kneSl75i.dpuf
Havent seen anything with this kind of spec under £400 myself.
I dont want another AMD, last one was awful.
http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=T1K64EA&opt=ABU&mastersku=T1K64EA&masteropt=ABU&sel=NTB&
maybe minus bluray player is £391.02
It is a very high end premium laptop and so lightweight as a Ultrabook at the same time, so please do not compare price directly to this laptop. It will be a world difference in quality compare to OP's laptop.
Thinkpad X1 Carbon, 14 inch FHD screen, i5-5200u, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, carbon-fiber case, 1.4kg for £560.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017LXBAXO??tag=hotukdeals03-21
The particular model normally sells quite expensively.
The next cheapest price I can found including ebay is £800 brand new.
Thank you sir for your advice.
£371 for this seems a good deal!!
Apart for the 12GB, Nothing is better than any £300 i5 5th or 6th gen, 8GB, 1TB laptop you see here very often.
4GB RAM extra only worth £15. And at this spec 12GB RAM probably do not give you much extra over 8GB RAM.
HP Pavilion is HP consumer laptop. A lot of people say HP consumer laptops are bad quality.
I personally only used HP business laptops, which are fine.
I have seen and tried some models of HP consumer laptops, which are indeed not good quality, way worse than HP business laptop. Which is why even those i5 consumer laptop at £300, I do not think they are very hot as you can get i5 business laptop for £330 any day.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acer-e5-573-15-6-i5-5200u-8gb-1tb-299-tesco-2393073
Laptop with i5 at £300 is very often here. Most of time only has 4GB RAM. Sometimes 8GB RAM.
Is 8GB RAM extra make up £71 difference? Clearly not. 8GB RAM is £30 or less on amazon. Not to mention consider the rest sepcs of the laptop, does this laptop really benefit from having 12GB RAM instead of 8GB RAM?
Also, a lot of people may take off some money because of the name, HP as they think HP consumer laptops are generally not good quality.
I have not looked at laptops in here for last two weeks.
Typically, if you do not mind consumer laptops, i5, non-FHD, on-board graphic card is around £300 quite often. Just wait. They come up very frequently. Below are one examples.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acer-e5-573-15-6-i5-5200u-8gb-1tb-299-tesco-2393073
There were a lot more deals at £300 but with 4GB RAM.
For business laptop, you normally pay £30 more which I highly recommend as Business laptops do use better and more expensive components, better quality and last longer. Below 3 business laptops:
You can add m.2 SSD and keep both SSD and HDD at the same time.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-probook-450-g2-299-97-saveonlaptops-2362805?p=26957414
You missed the best time, the price increased a lot.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lenovo-e50-70-15-6-laptop-i3-4030u-4gb-ram-win8-1-128gb-ssd-for-260-500gb-hdd-for-2328562
This A6 is weaker than i3, only buy if you know it is good enough for you.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-elitebook-745-g2-amd-a6-7050b-4gb-128gb-ssd-14-windows-7-professional-64-279-2401316
Between Christmas and early Feb, there were many budget consumer laptop deals here. Now in general, less deals and higher price.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/toshiba-satellite-l50d-b-151-15-6-inch-hd-a8-2-ghz-8gb-1tb-windows-laptop-199-99-2403702#post27461773
It is a refurb, most likely to be customer return. I am not saying this one is going to be perfect. But as a refurb, you can freely try and return if you do not like. That does not hurt. It is worth a try.
I have a friend which I helped her bought a Toshiba i3 8GB 1TB refurb from Argos for £215 18 months ago, she is quite happy with it.
i3 4005u version for £10 more available too if you prefer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-Satellite-L50-B-2FC-1-7GHz-15-6-Inch-8GB-1TB-Windows-8-Laptop-Black-/361495382175
You could get the i5 version at £250 too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181943770240?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
If I say, the same laptop with 4GB RAM at £340
or the same laptop with 8GB RAM at £355
Is it going to be this hot?
Clearly not.
It is a mis-conception. People read 12GB RAM and think it is impressive and must be one of the high end worth a lot of money. And HP has clearly taken advantages of that as upgrading RAM is cheap and easy to impress people. As a result, I think the 12GB RAM in this laptop as the default is unnecessary for most users, it is simply used by HP as a way to charge higher price.
This laptop is over-priced by £50 even at £371.
12 were gone in minutes.
Some people might bought them and to resell at ebay for a profit.
That is what happens to really good deals. You really have to be quick to get them.
The A6 is not strong, weaker than i3, only buy if you know it is enough for you.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-elitebook-745-g2-amd-a6-7050b-4gb-128gb-ssd-14-windows-7-professional-64-279-2401316
It is a business laptop, you will see it has superior quality compare to an normal consumer laptop, and yet the price is in the same range of consumer laptops.
I normally have another i3+SSD business laptop to suggest, but it is sold out this week.
Do not buy large size SSD, it does not affect system performance. For large storage use a removeable hard drive is an cheaper option.