HP laptop? any good?

[yakkers]

I bought this laptop at futureshop becoz Im going to need a new one soon, and I had gift certificates there so my purchase MUST be made at future shop.

I chose this one simply because it was on sale and looked decent.

I know nothing much about computers.

They claim it was 1099 regular, but I got it for 899.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10090035&catid=22496&logon=&langid=EN

I have not opened the box yet, is there any major reason I should consider not keeping this laptop?

[Chrispy]

Well what do you want to use the machine for in the first place?

17" isn't exactly the most portable of machines if portability means something to you....

[yakkers]

The vast majority of the time I use it at home, I realize its not that portable.

My eyes are sensitive (especially after laser eye surgery) so I really like a big bright screen.

I am however considering that, as I realize battery life is less as well on those.

but I do not travel alot right now.

Thanks for replying.

[jolok]

I would go for dell more than HP.

Bad experience with HP laptop and their service.

[yakkers]

I probably would have gone with dell, the problem is they dont sell dell at future shop, and I needed to use my gift certificates

[Spliffy]

I would go for dell more than HP.

Bad experience with HP laptop and their service.

+ 2. I've owned and HP laptop and had horrible service. My bro-in law owns one now and had the same problems with the power cord.

[yakkers]

thanks for all the feedback guys.....

[OracerO]

i have a few friends/family with HP laptops, overall they seem to hold up pretty good. Except for the Power cord (As mentioned above), it ripped. Other then that it seems pretty good.