Hard Drive: 1TB 5400 rpm SATA
Brand: HP
Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1x1)
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Battery Life: Up to 7.2 hours
Touch Screen: n/a
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 6GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 2 GB, 1 x 4 GB)
Finish: Ash Silver with Star Wars artwork design
Graphics Card: n/a
Weight: ns: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm Weight: 2.09 kg
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Screen Size: 15.6 inch
Processor Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-6200U with Intel® HD Graphics 520 (2.3 GHz, up to 2.8 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
- See more at: http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/hp-pavilion-15-an000na-156-inch-star-wars-special-edition-notebook-207502?utm_campaign=FY16P8W2c&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Promo&utm_content=Feat-3&utm_term=HPStarWarsNotebook#sthash.JR7cgnf6.dpuf
Fully armed and operational, there’s no other notebook like it in the galaxy. With a Galactic Empire-inspired design, commanding Intel Core processor, and extensive collection of rare Star Wars content, you won’t be able to resist the power of the dark side.
Dark Side inspired: Strike fear throughout the galaxy with ominous dark side graphics. The Galactic Empire lives on in the battle-worn design of this unique special edition notebook
Access to the Empire: Completely immerse yourself in the iconic Star Wars universe. This notebook comes preloaded with rare wallpapers, screen savers, concept art, and original trilogy storyboards from the Star Wars archives.
Witness its power: With a Full HD display, Intel Core i5 processor, red backlit keyboard, and Audio by B&O PLAY you’ll revel in its galaxy-spanning power. Be prepared to surrender all of your senses.
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.
Windows 10 Home: Windows 10 Home is here. Do great things confidently with the familiar feel of Windows – only better.
Backlit Keyboard: Light up the night with glowing red backlit keys. Keep going even in dimly lit rooms with an illuminated keyboard.
B&O PLAY with dual speakers: With dual speakers, immerse yourself in a truly authentic audio experience. Don’t just listen…let HP with Audio by B&O PLAY move you.
6th generation Intel processors: Faster, quieter, and with more features, the 6th generation of Intel Core processors enhances your computing experience like never before.
Features
Model Number: 15-an000naScreen Resolution: 1920 x 1080Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphoneBattery Life: Up to 7.15 hoursMemory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card readerPorts: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ-45Computer Software: Evernote; Marvel Comics App; Netflix; Star Wars™ Command Center; Star Wars™ Photo Galleries3D Ready: n/a
I look forward to watching the second film, The Wrath of Khan, on this.
All comments (114)
BigOrkWaaagh
23 Mar 166#1
I look forward to watching the second film, The Wrath of Khan, on this.
adam45417 to BigOrkWaaagh
23 Mar 16#15
I actually googled that lol.....
Decharvinator
23 Mar 16#2
looks like a good deal. Good spec for the money! 1080p screen too!
shaz2sxy
23 Mar 161#3
Really nice spec, was lookign at these and they where £550ish a few months back
kyeung
23 Mar 161#4
Any good for casual gaming?
BigOrkWaaagh to kyeung
23 Mar 16#5
No dedicated graphics and a U processor... I wouldn't.
gazdoubleu to kyeung
23 Mar 16#8
Toms Hardware says newest games OK on lowest settings (Intel 520 integrated graphics). My kids get better frame rate on a 5th gen i5 than a GTX 480 for some games
fishmaster to kyeung
23 Mar 16#35
There is a Star Wars version of this laptop with Nvidia Geforce 940M graphics, which is more powerful than the Intel 520 graphics, however neither are what you'd call gaming spec GPUs.
absulute2012 to kyeung
23 Mar 16#39
Nope
robmitch10 to kyeung
23 Mar 16#40
I have a hp envy 13 with the same specs apart from 8gb ram and an ssd, and games like csgo for example on low at 1920x720 at a solid 60 fps. Rocket league can also run for me at low settings.
akash402
23 Mar 16#6
Do you have to be a costco member to buy online?
gazdoubleu to akash402
23 Mar 16#7
No
narang9
23 Mar 16#9
good deal when compared to other retailers.
hotdog
23 Mar 161#10
This is ticking most of my boxes.... does anyone know what the build quality of the Pavilion's is like? Don't have much experience with HP laptops.
shaz2sxy to hotdog
23 Mar 16#11
Ive had a couple and they have been spot on
6liuxa to hotdog
23 Mar 16#20
HP is good quality build although their customer service is awfull. Damage 1 while fix another. Used HP in the past but now enjoying Dell. invest little money on delivery from US and enjoy FAR better quality.
worldwide warranty is also prooved to be brill.
olegtomasev to hotdog
24 Mar 16#52
bought two pavilions, one of them died just after warranty expired
waqasahmed to hotdog
25 Mar 16#77
I'm personally a fan of their elitebooks instead, but hey we're two different consumers :smiley:
kev72
23 Mar 16#12
That looks one of the best price/specs deals I have seen on this website. Heat
Dr Zoidberg
23 Mar 161#13
That's a very nice machine for the money. Tempting.
To those asking about HP build quality, my old DV6799ea laptop is still alive despite numerous bashes, few drops, being flung about on a fast Virgin train - broken hinges but worked well, finally, was sat on by an older relative and the screen died but plugged into my TV via the HDMI cable and voilà, undead laptop!
I decided to try dell for kicks but have no qualms getting an HP.
rvcshart
23 Mar 16#25
Normally id agree. But ive had my HP Envy for 2 years with a 1tb sshd in and that thing flies just like my laptop with an ssd in.
Depends on use ofc, but for work and browsing it flies.
That been said this comes with a standard 5400rpm which wont perform nearly as well.
RiverDragon8
23 Mar 16#26
I'm tempted and i don't even need a new laptop. I will give myself until 10pm to decide.
Horrorwood to RiverDragon8
23 Mar 16#28
What happens if it is 10:05pm and you decide you want it?
Jonnyblock
23 Mar 16#27
Not sure it actually has a Bluray player? Says DVD multi burner in the description.
Would it easy to put in an ssd on this? And would I be able to keep the 1tb drive in there as well?
If do not mind non-FHD, go for Probook would be better than HP 250.
Smelly_Pickle
23 Mar 162#37
Dvd Burner but reads and plays Blu-Ray.
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
As for the SSD, it isn't a quick 'open backplate' on the back like some laptops and would mean dismantling the laptop almost entirely to replace the hdd, a bit of a headache and would void the warranty. I am not willing to dismantle a new laptop as simple as the task may be there is always risk of pulling a ribbon. I would 'assume' by design you cannot have more than one hdd in at once but if you were willing to remove the disc drive entirely you could always add a hdd bay there in replace giving you two.
Lack of SSD and voiding the warranty to put one in is the reason I can't pull the trigger on this as tempting as it is at such a good price. Not worth the hassle. I would buy a laptop with one already in it or with easy one screw access to the bay on the back that won't affect the warranty.
To note, these laptops are known to have bad trackpads and the keyboards are good but not great although an additional mouse would solve the trackpad issue. Backlight is a really nice feature but sadly red letters on this edition will make reading keys very strenuous. All in all at the price point it is an amazing deal but without an SSD will always feel sluggish. Choice is yours.
The last comment is incorrect (apologies smelly_pickle), most components are accessible via the removal of the base cover.
According to the HP maintenance manual (see link below) it also has an m2. ssd slot also. So you could keep the mechanical drive for data and move the OS to this.
Page 45 and on of the PDF, details bottom cover removal and replacement of HD, memory etc.
Hope this helps.
Edgeman13
23 Mar 161#43
I believe Smelly_pickle was (rightly) referring to the fact with many laptops there is a simple backplate section which can be removed to access the HD or RAM - this is not the case with this laptop. To replace the HD in this model requires that you remove the entire bottom cover of the laptop, which is not a quick task and, by exposing the components, increases the risk of accidental damage. The guide also indicates that this is for 'authorised service providers' and for a regular Joe to do it would void the warranty. The only parts which can be changed by a regular user are the battery and the optical drive. In the latter case, I presume you can switch this out for an SSD as you (and Smelly_Pickle) suggested. Hope that helps.
FTOdude170
23 Mar 16#44
don't forget about the HP probook deals direct from HP. with cashback and cheap 9 inch table trade in for £150 +£50 a £420 laptop is £200 with very similar spec!
Edgeman13 to FTOdude170
23 Mar 16#45
This is apparently only open to businesses. Do you know how they classify this?
FTOdude170
23 Mar 162#46
I've just done it and been accepted. based on the philosophy that you are not a vat registered company, bit instead a 1 person sole trader. the thread explains it. I ordered at 3pm on Monday and it was delivered by midday Tuesday. I filled in the forms and was accepted today, and I bought a 20quid 9 inch tablet off Gumtree to trade in, had it accepted and sent it off this afternoon. the 50quid cashback is claimed a month after receipt, the trade in cashback will be claimed once they've received and processed my tablet. 4%tcb/ quidco too, and a 4%off code at checkout- just make sure the 4% checkout code doesn't take your overall price down into a smaller trade in cashback bracket. :-)
smaller ram slightly, and smaller HDD, but for £200 and such a better quality laptop. a m.2 slot for ssd that can be accessed without dismantling the laptop, and another 4gb Ram if needed for upgrades will see it fly and much cheaper than this deal. :-)
Smelly_Pickle
23 Mar 161#49
Apologies I did fail to mention m.2. Looking at the manual posted I was right in thinking the entire back cover had to be removed to access the hd bay so the same applies for the msata. Admittedly it isn't a 'difficult' task but it is a risk and the optical bay is just one screw to remove and is easily accessible to add an SSD. Edgeman13 hit the nail on the head. I was referring to a small backplate that features on some laptops (mostly gaming) that gives really handy quick access to the hd bay and/or dimm slots that this laptop doesn't have.
I don't doubt that this is an amazing deal though as I have already stated and I haven't seen a laptop with these specs for the money but it isn't without some flaws which I thought worth a mention and if it was me I would not attempt an upgrade until the laptop was out of warranty and I feel confident in my ability. Computer parts sometimes just fail.
hibellala
23 Mar 16#50
I have ordered one today and waiting for delivery :smiley:
FTOdude170 to hibellala
24 Mar 16#54
get a probook then and do it like it should be done :-)
Heybunny
24 Mar 16#51
Thanks very much for posting this, I ordered one for my partner an hour ago! Paid for a year's online membership because you never know what other stuff might get posted within a year, plus it was cheaper than the surcharge. :smiley:
luis94uk
24 Mar 16#53
Would be all over this since im going uni in september but the design is putting me off, i get its a trivial matter but when your killing away £400 you want to make sure you like it.
FTOdude170 to luis94uk
24 Mar 16#56
get a probook then and do it how it should be done ;-)
FTOdude170
24 Mar 16#55
sorry wrong quote there....
mackemlad79
24 Mar 16#57
Taking away that its Star Wars.. is this really that good a deal? £405 is a lot of money.. what would £405 get you elsewhere?
The processor gets a benchmark score of nearly 4000 which seems good but only 6gb RAM is possibly a bit low?
I could really do with a new laptop in the next week or so and I’m really sick of looking!
Joehawkins609 to mackemlad79
24 Mar 16#59
6gb is plenty for most users and for a mid range laptop with this CPU would be fine.
Edgeman13 to mackemlad79
24 Mar 16#60
It's actually the Star Wars bit that's putting me off buying it (though I'm still loitering here in case something changes my mind). To my mind the Full-HD screen makes this - I've been trying to find a Full HD laptop with similar spec and can't find anything near. HP have one with a 256GB SSD with an i3 (benchmark 3518) for £459, but that's the closest I've found in the c.£400 region (edit: there are Lenovos in £450 region too, but the screens don't seem to get good reviews). If anyone knows of one I'd be happy to hear.
If you have an old tablet/laptop for trade the Probooks look a good option - but they're standard resolution screens.
waheedaamir1
24 Mar 16#58
Can anyone please confirm if the RAM can be upgraded in future and or is it not possible ???
waheedaamir1
24 Mar 16#61
I simply dont like star wars but FHD is what i want and there is simply nothing available with similar specs under £500 so this one is much better option. Also battery life is very important too and this one has 7 hours which is way too far than most other high end laptops.
Has anyone bought and used it ???
huangxq2 to waheedaamir1
24 Mar 16#67
Can it really last 7 hours? That would be impressive if it is true because it is a normal size laptop with FHD screen.
So far, I have only seen over 7 hours battery life in Ultrabooks with FHD screens, and good business laptops with non-FHD screens.
davej1710
24 Mar 16#62
Don't forget that memory shared with the graphics card set at a reasonably high resolution. I'd guess upto half of that will be eaten up on just the graphics card and OS.
smithers1981
24 Mar 16#63
Why ruin a perfectly good laptop with all that star wars graffiti all over it?
cruisecars
24 Mar 16#64
Is this any good?
huangxq2
24 Mar 16#65
The manual is only a guide.
For instance, Probook 455 G3 manual says there is a M.2 slot.
Yes, there is a space, but the M.2 connector is not there.
So you can only be 100% sure, if someone has the exact same model and open the back cover confirm it.
huangxq2
24 Mar 16#66
The probook is a real good price after all cashbacks. There are also other options too. i3-6100u + SSD for cheaper, and i5-5200u + M.2 SSD for slightly more.
I think why this HP is good is the FHD. I do not know how good is the FHD screen though, do not know if it is TN or IPS neither.
waheedaamir1
24 Mar 16#68
Listing states that it can last up to 7.2 hours so hence i said that but only those can confirm who have this laptop. Anyone there to confirm and also if the RAM can be upgraded ????
huangxq2
24 Mar 16#69
I am not doubting you. I am also promoting people to answer the question.
I guessed that it is stated in the details, but I do expect the over 7 hours has some over-statement given the size of laptop and specs.
Hopefully, someone bought it and can confirm.
waheedaamir1
24 Mar 16#70
I appreciate what you just said but with this price tag even half of 7 hours battery life will be good enough. Most laptop under £500 these days has only 3 hours battery life
huangxq2
24 Mar 16#71
Agreed.
Either way, it is hot price.
Only trying to get to the bottom if it is good for people who actually need long battery life.
Edward_Nigma
24 Mar 16#72
This is a great deal thanks for posting, so tempted by this
Nesima
24 Mar 16#73
Thought about it over night and have now pulled the trigger.
For £405 delivered I think this is a good value daily use laptop, with the added extras of the HD screen and the backlit keyboard for a laptop at this price point.
The thing that delayed me buying was the fact it is quite a job to upgrade the RAM and put an SSD in because you have to take the entire bottom of the laptop off to do it rather than just do it via a removable panel. Stupid design by the HP designers lacking a bit common sense.
Joehawkins609
24 Mar 16#74
The memory would be used as and when it's needed. You'll find most integrated GPUS only use around 1GB under load. my nuc for example only used 128mb as standard until I opted to use more.
davej1710
24 Mar 161#75
Makes my 8gb dedicated NVidia Quadro m4000 desktop card seem positively greedy, especially as its showing as sharing upto 6gb system memory too. :confused:
freddyjolt
24 Mar 16#76
Anyone know how to subscribe to Costco online membership? Is it £15?
Edward_Nigma to freddyjolt
25 Mar 16#80
Have a look here about the online annual subscription fee
I found their customer service to be pretty good tbh. Laptop broke in three months. They fixed it for me nice and easy
waqasahmed
25 Mar 16#79
Or buy a better laptop? Or even a better RANGE that HP supplies?
haslitt
25 Mar 161#81
Very tempted by this so I went into Curry's to see if they have it. They had the version with the Nvidia GPU.
Pro: The screen is very nice, on that model anyway it is IPS and very vivid.
Con: The Star Wars branding is not subtle, much more prominent than I expected. All surfaces are mid-grey with obvious texturing. Might be fine for some, I'm not sure for me.
Con: That red lettering on the keys is hard to read in daylight.
For another £80 (a lot I know) you can get a Lenovo with i7, 8GB, FHD and AMD R7 360M at John Lewis with 3y warranty, no idea about Lenovos but the build quality didn't feel as nice and it looks like even more trouble to upgrade HD.
Surprised about the red lettering..surely you can see it with the red lighting?
Well haslitt... you not going for it?
haslitt
25 Mar 16#83
I was really not ergonomic, but it's possible the backlight wasn't on - maybe it's controlled by ambient lighting. I'm not going for it anyway, the décor is a bit too prominent, I think it would annoy me eventually. I like the look of the Probook G3's - same i5 CPU so adequate for light gaming, and easy to drop in an SDD I have from my deceased Pavilion. Shame about the screen though, it's a goodie.
h41d3r96
25 Mar 16#84
That looks like a really nice laptop for the price. But we don't know about their customer service, quality and even its ease of upgrading!
rednwhite1879
25 Mar 16#85
Anyone got one yet?
Nesima
26 Mar 16#86
rednwhite1879
26 Mar 16#87
So the options there if you want to risk invalidating the warranty. Nice.
soggydoggy
28 Mar 16#88
Yep! Anything you want to know? I've put an SSD in it already and the amount of screws to get the lid off is crazy. Runs Wow on medium settings at 1366 x 768 at around 40 fps.
rednwhite1879
28 Mar 16#89
Good to know that a SSD works. Fits ok once you got the screws out? Does that mean your two year warranty is gone?
Do you like the look of the laptop? Backlit keys look good?
Thanks!
rednwhite1879
29 Mar 16#90
Good to know that a SSD works. Fits ok once you got the screws out? Does that mean your two year warranty is gone?
Do you like the look of the laptop? Backlit keys look good? any other standout moments?
Thanks!
soggydoggy
30 Mar 16#91
Yea it fits fine. Probably lost the warranty but it was totally worth it! lovely laptop, really unique looking but not too over the top that you couldn't take it out with you. Back-lit keys are great, really easy to read in low light.
rednwhite1879
30 Mar 16#92
Great. Purchased!
FunkiestMonkey
31 Mar 16#93
As this is still available, and I received mine yesterday, I would like to point out that the optical drive does not play Blu Rays. This was one of the reasons I bought it. So I will be complaining about the description but not about the actual laptop. It is light yet excellently built and the keys are a delight to use. The screen pops.
rednwhite1879
31 Mar 16#94
To be fair..nowhere does it say its a Blu Ray. It says "supermulti DVD burner"
FunkiestMonkey
31 Mar 16#95
The following is copied and pasted from Costco specifications list. Also on OP, although to be fair to them, they have just taken from the Costco page....
"CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner"
rednwhite1879
31 Mar 16#96
The bit before the : is just the possible options..the key bit is after where it says “SuperMulti DVD Burner”
FunkiestMonkey
31 Mar 16#97
Oh I see. I guess I am easily confused. It's still a great product.
Still worth me posting the warning in case others are as easily confused as my good self.
rednwhite1879
31 Mar 161#98
Yes, I have to say its a confusing way of writing it.
Mines arrived today- can't wait to get stuck in when I get home!? Exciting.
Jonnyblock
31 Mar 16#99
I tried pointing this out earlier in the thread.
rednwhite1879
31 Mar 16#100
Setting this up now.. there was a sticker on the side of the outer box with the specs for the i7 geForce version. Got excited. I5 version inside. Booo. Haha
FunkiestMonkey
1 Apr 16#101
I tend to skim read posts when they are long, as this one was when I ordered. Still happy with it.
rednwhite1879
1 Apr 16#102
Got a stuck pixel! One tiny blue dot in the middle of the screen. Fixable? Or send back?
dkifd
4 Apr 16#103
Has anyone noticed when opening a minimised window on this laptop that part of the window can be missing until you minimise and open again?
I just placed my order. Was a bit disappointed with having to pay the annual membership, but still pleased. Can't wait until it's delivered!
Nesima
7 Apr 16#107
If you pay me £15 I will order one for you, that way you avoid having pay the annual membership.
edcurtin313
8 Apr 16#108
Anyone having any issues with their order mine is stuck in in_review???
rednwhite1879
8 Apr 16#109
When did you order? Mine arrived in two days. Excellent service amd quality product.
edcurtin313
8 Apr 16#110
It went to the fraud department sorted it this evening supposed to be delivered Monday support it's cuz I'm new customer and getting delivered to alt address than billing address
Charlie Browne
12 Apr 16#111
After hesitating, and then finally deciding to get one, managed to finally find someone at work with a Costco account to get one for me. There was stock yesterday, all gone today. You snooze, you lose.
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Opening post
Hard Drive: 1TB 5400 rpm SATA
Brand: HP
Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1x1)
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
Battery Life: Up to 7.2 hours
Touch Screen: n/a
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 6GB DDR3L SDRAM (1 x 2 GB, 1 x 4 GB)
Finish: Ash Silver with Star Wars artwork design
Graphics Card: n/a
Weight: ns: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm Weight: 2.09 kg
Dimensions: 38.45 x 26.11 x 2.52 cm
Screen Size: 15.6 inch
Processor Speed: Intel® Core™ i5-6200U with Intel® HD Graphics 520 (2.3 GHz, up to 2.8 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
- See more at: http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/hp-pavilion-15-an000na-156-inch-star-wars-special-edition-notebook-207502?utm_campaign=FY16P8W2c&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Promo&utm_content=Feat-3&utm_term=HPStarWarsNotebook#sthash.JR7cgnf6.dpuf
Fully armed and operational, there’s no other notebook like it in the galaxy. With a Galactic Empire-inspired design, commanding Intel Core processor, and extensive collection of rare Star Wars content, you won’t be able to resist the power of the dark side.
Dark Side inspired: Strike fear throughout the galaxy with ominous dark side graphics. The Galactic Empire lives on in the battle-worn design of this unique special edition notebook
Access to the Empire: Completely immerse yourself in the iconic Star Wars universe. This notebook comes preloaded with rare wallpapers, screen savers, concept art, and original trilogy storyboards from the Star Wars archives.
Witness its power: With a Full HD display, Intel Core i5 processor, red backlit keyboard, and Audio by B&O PLAY you’ll revel in its galaxy-spanning power. Be prepared to surrender all of your senses.
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.
Windows 10 Home: Windows 10 Home is here. Do great things confidently with the familiar feel of Windows – only better.
Backlit Keyboard: Light up the night with glowing red backlit keys. Keep going even in dimly lit rooms with an illuminated keyboard.
B&O PLAY with dual speakers: With dual speakers, immerse yourself in a truly authentic audio experience. Don’t just listen…let HP with Audio by B&O PLAY move you.
6th generation Intel processors: Faster, quieter, and with more features, the 6th generation of Intel Core processors enhances your computing experience like never before.
Features
Model Number: 15-an000naScreen Resolution: 1920 x 1080Built-in Webcam: HP TrueVision HD Webcam (front-facing) with integrated dual array digital microphoneBattery Life: Up to 7.15 hoursMemory Card Slot: 1 multi-format SD media card readerPorts: 1 HDMI; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0; 1 RJ-45Computer Software: Evernote; Marvel Comics App; Netflix; Star Wars™ Command Center; Star Wars™ Photo Galleries3D Ready: n/a
Top comments
http://www.tesco.com/direct/hp-15-an000na-star-wars-special-edition-laptop-156-win-10-intel-core-i5-6gb-1tb-silver/570-1701.prd
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Nope
worldwide warranty is also prooved to be brill.
Your text here
Obviously the finish is also subject to taste (personally I love it).
EDIT: Also missing backlit keys
Don't forget Costco Warranty on computers is 2 years with free tech support even if you are not a member
http://www.costco.co.uk/concierge_services
I'm not normally an advocate for Costco but this beats the internet 'box shifters' hands down.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/hp-15-an000na-star-wars-special-edition-laptop-156-win-10-intel-core-i5-6gb-1tb-silver/570-1701.prd
This is an amazing price for the specs.
I decided to try dell for kicks but have no qualms getting an HP.
Depends on use ofc, but for work and browsing it flies.
That been said this comes with a standard 5400rpm which wont perform nearly as well.
Would it easy to put in an ssd on this? And would I be able to keep the 1tb drive in there as well?
http://m.costco.co.uk/ways-to-shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQgKGeEkOEc
Also No backlit keyboard. No FHD, less RAM.
OP's deal is way better than HP 250.
If do not mind non-FHD, go for Probook would be better than HP 250.
CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner
As for the SSD, it isn't a quick 'open backplate' on the back like some laptops and would mean dismantling the laptop almost entirely to replace the hdd, a bit of a headache and would void the warranty. I am not willing to dismantle a new laptop as simple as the task may be there is always risk of pulling a ribbon. I would 'assume' by design you cannot have more than one hdd in at once but if you were willing to remove the disc drive entirely you could always add a hdd bay there in replace giving you two.
Lack of SSD and voiding the warranty to put one in is the reason I can't pull the trigger on this as tempting as it is at such a good price. Not worth the hassle. I would buy a laptop with one already in it or with easy one screw access to the bay on the back that won't affect the warranty.
To note, these laptops are known to have bad trackpads and the keyboards are good but not great although an additional mouse would solve the trackpad issue. Backlight is a really nice feature but sadly red letters on this edition will make reading keys very strenuous. All in all at the price point it is an amazing deal but without an SSD will always feel sluggish. Choice is yours.
Changing hdd video here
According to the HP maintenance manual (see link below) it also has an m2. ssd slot also. So you could keep the mechanical drive for data and move the OS to this.
http://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/Star-Wars-Special-Edition-15-an000-Notebook/9033381/model/9260176/manuals
Page 45 and on of the PDF, details bottom cover removal and replacement of HD, memory etc.
Hope this helps.
http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?sel=NTB&id=P4P54ET&opt=ABU
smaller ram slightly, and smaller HDD, but for £200 and such a better quality laptop. a m.2 slot for ssd that can be accessed without dismantling the laptop, and another 4gb Ram if needed for upgrades will see it fly and much cheaper than this deal. :-)
I don't doubt that this is an amazing deal though as I have already stated and I haven't seen a laptop with these specs for the money but it isn't without some flaws which I thought worth a mention and if it was me I would not attempt an upgrade until the laptop was out of warranty and I feel confident in my ability. Computer parts sometimes just fail.
The processor gets a benchmark score of nearly 4000 which seems good but only 6gb RAM is possibly a bit low?
I could really do with a new laptop in the next week or so and I’m really sick of looking!
If you have an old tablet/laptop for trade the Probooks look a good option - but they're standard resolution screens.
Has anyone bought and used it ???
So far, I have only seen over 7 hours battery life in Ultrabooks with FHD screens, and good business laptops with non-FHD screens.
For instance, Probook 455 G3 manual says there is a M.2 slot.
Yes, there is a space, but the M.2 connector is not there.
So you can only be 100% sure, if someone has the exact same model and open the back cover confirm it.
I think why this HP is good is the FHD. I do not know how good is the FHD screen though, do not know if it is TN or IPS neither.
I guessed that it is stated in the details, but I do expect the over 7 hours has some over-statement given the size of laptop and specs.
Hopefully, someone bought it and can confirm.
Either way, it is hot price.
Only trying to get to the bottom if it is good for people who actually need long battery life.
For £405 delivered I think this is a good value daily use laptop, with the added extras of the HD screen and the backlit keyboard for a laptop at this price point.
The thing that delayed me buying was the fact it is quite a job to upgrade the RAM and put an SSD in because you have to take the entire bottom of the laptop off to do it rather than just do it via a removable panel. Stupid design by the HP designers lacking a bit common sense.
http://www.costco.co.uk/how_it_works
Pro: The screen is very nice, on that model anyway it is IPS and very vivid.
Con: The Star Wars branding is not subtle, much more prominent than I expected. All surfaces are mid-grey with obvious texturing. Might be fine for some, I'm not sure for me.
Con: That red lettering on the keys is hard to read in daylight.
For another £80 (a lot I know) you can get a Lenovo with i7, 8GB, FHD and AMD R7 360M at John Lewis with 3y warranty, no idea about Lenovos but the build quality didn't feel as nice and it looks like even more trouble to upgrade HD.
http://www.johnlewis.com/lenovo-ideapad-500-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-15-6-/p2595201
Well haslitt... you not going for it?
Do you like the look of the laptop? Backlit keys look good?
Thanks!
Do you like the look of the laptop? Backlit keys look good? any other standout moments?
Thanks!
"CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Drive: SuperMulti DVD burner"
Still worth me posting the warning in case others are as easily confused as my good self.
Mines arrived today- can't wait to get stuck in when I get home!? Exciting.
maybe try : resetting window sizings, positions as per the post
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/15692-folder-view-settings-reset-all-default.html