I ordered a dv9000t with the works, and with a 15% coupon, taking $300 off the order. The order went right thru. The laptop shipped 7 days later...the component holding up the shipment was the Core2duo 2.0ghz processor, which I think must have been in low supply at the time...who knows.
Because it was a CTO unit (customized order) it was build and shipped from Shanghai, China. The order reached me, from China, in 3 days or so.
The website gave me an estimated ship date of October 31 but the unit came in around October 25, shipped via FedEx.
The laptop was great, except the touchpad was defective. I had a very nice e-mail correspondence with an HP rep. Responses were quick and informative. Finally, the rep determined it was hardware related and that I needed to phone tech support and get an RMA since I was well within the 21 day return time (day 2 of 21).
I phoned HP, got my RMA, and sent it back. They informed me that because it was a CTO unit I would have to return it and repurchase it. Shipping was completely covered by HP, 2-day air via FedEx. It was received and refunded very quickly.
After receiving indication of the return, I phoned HP and went through the process of repurchasing the unit. They told me I would first have to buy it at full price, then receive the 15% discount from the previous coupon in 10-12 business days. Nothing happened after 12 days so I had to go through the process of phoning in to get the refund. I kept receiving someone who failed to do the coupon properly. They had said that they would not mind reapplying the coupon, even though it was expired, since I did originally use it and all I was requesting to do with the unit was RMA it (as opposed to returning it). I finally got someone who knew what they were doing and they gave me the credit rather instantly. I was refunded the money for the coupon.
The second order was placed on November 12, 2006. The unit's expected ship date was late November. The unit came in sooner than expected, right before Thanksgiving. I was very happy. The new unit was flawless. I am a happy camper. I will buy from HP again in the future.
This review was modified by its author, cableguytk, on
12/27/06 8:02 PM.