>>>He didn't buy it after all.
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>FWIW, if you want a HP notebook, order it directly from the www.hp.com site when they have one of their amazing 30% off coupons. (google HP 30% off coupon)
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>Alternatively, check eBay where there are vendors who buy cheap low spec late models and swap in better processors, SSD, more memory etc. HP and Dell both seem to charge a lot more for upgraded specs than you'd pay on the open market.
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>Re HP, I switched to HP in 2008 and have no regrets so far. Staff, wife etc all have HP notebooks. I guess we don't appear in the squaretrade stats because we don't buy third-party warranties.

He doesn't want to buy online - he wants to come to the store and buy from the store. So, will the coupon work still?