Originally posted by: gcy
Originally posted by: LukeMan
the $30 promo code works well, $703.48 after tax here.
email coupon worked for me too, $717 shipped.
Here is an
Everex StepNote XT5000T review.
That "review" sucks and I called the editor and reviewer on it. Why?
1. They reviewed an HP9000z with the exact same screen and said the HP screen was awesome, while they panned the Everex screen (I have a coworker who has the HP, I think the everex screen is a tad brighter) despite the HP being 2.5x as much.
2. In the same HP review they gave a decent worded review to the Go7600, but a lot less kindly worded one to the Everex. Considering the HP had a better proc, more cache, 2x as much ram, and only a ~100 3dmark difference, the HP got better language.
3. The tool bashed the Everex for not having HD-DVD and said the screen wouldn't have even supported it. On the same token he lavished wording on the HP for supporting HD-DVD despite it having the same exact screen resolution (which doesn't support 1080p, but does 720p, which I am sure toolboy didn't know).
4. In comparing a Dell Inspiron 1505 he said the X1300 graphics were great, yet everybody knows the X1300 sucks compared to the 7600. Even better, he uses auto settings, not keeping things constant (huge no-no in reviewing), thus you have no basis for accurate comparison.
5. He forgets to mention that the Everex tops out at 4Gigs whereas the HP and Dell only get 2. He also forgets to mention dual HDD bays and a host of other features (or lack thereof in regards to the damn bloatware).
All-in, the guy utterly fails at hardware reviewing. He's biased, untrustworthy, and lacks any sense in how to correctly review items. I used to do HW reviews and I know quite a bit about statistical testing...etc...so I have a basis for comparison.
When I wrote them (twice) to tell them this they just backpedaled saying that it was a fair (HAH!) comparison and the guy has been doing stuff for 15 years (Like I care, a crap review is a crap review). They had no valid points in rebuttal and really came off as uncaring and poorly educated in proper testing.
This is the best dang deal for the money that I have seen in months. It's got flexibility, decent quality, and good components, all for a rock-bottom price. I bought one for myself and my wife and she even thinks its great.
Compare to her old Dell she loves it. Personally, I think Dell sucks. I have personally had 2 work notebooks die from them. My wife's Dell's hinges broke (she is *VERY* careful and meticulous with her stuff). My work desktop's motherboard fried 2 times. My MIL's dell was RMA'd twice. Dell blows.
HP? My previous job's HP/Compaq was OK, except for the dude in the cube next to me had his mobo fry on him, twice.