Like HP computers? They are going bye bye....

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by motc7, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    motc7, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Yeah reading this this morning and thought it was a joke, but it seems HP think they can do better in Software.... me thinks not, going on past experience.

    Their hardware as in HP/Compaq was OK, and gives Dell a run for their monies, but if they are to go high end corporate software I wish them well as they will have to fight Microsoft and various Linux OS and apps.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 19, 2011
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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    There is a boat load of HP computers out there in the free market. I wonder how they will handle servicing of those units. :confused
     
    TimW, Aug 19, 2011
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  4. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    :-( I love my HP.
     
    LauraR, Aug 19, 2011
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  5. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Yup I got a HP laptop it really was the best of the bunch with the most features and best bang for buck,if I remember correctly the closest laptop with all the features I wanted was quite a bit more expensive.

    I'm wondering if the current economic climate has them considering things they wouldn't otherwise,everyone is hurtin ATM.

    Maybe they should consider a marketing campaign similar to Apples? They could really use something to boost product awareness,its become a staple brand but very undersold and boring.

    I dunno make some really cool innovative products similar to Apple? They could them get back to some serious engineering and not just parts lists and margins.
     
    Rikky, Aug 19, 2011
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  6. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Thanks motc7. :major

    Now I know why an Australian chain store is offering 40% OFF all HP stuff for 4 days this weekend. Not UP TO 40% OFF

    I went to check them out yesterday (after another HP Printer maybe) but didn't find one that met my criteria. Some of the laptops were very nice, and well priced at 40% OFF :) but I am pretty happy with my Toshiba.

    For Aussies, Gerry is the boss. ;)

    Bazza
     
    bigbazza, Aug 19, 2011
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  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    I agree on best bang for buck as while I dont have a HP I do have a Compaq laptop which is same brand (wonder if the Compaq side is to continue as that's not mentioned) and its feature rich for the price vs other brands.

    Apple have the marketing sown up in relation to making their brand a fashion accessory over just being tech.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 20, 2011
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  8. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    You have not had warranty issues I see. ;)
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Aug 20, 2011
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  9. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Here in the US they clear out technology in the fall at Back to School sales with a smaller wave at Christmas.
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Aug 20, 2011
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  10. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Other than the jerks not willing to cover my coffee spillage damage. :-D
     
    LauraR, Aug 20, 2011
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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Speaking of which, my daughters keyboard is having issues with two keys not working. The shop wants $150 to fix it. So I lent her one of my laptops, guess what happened to that one!!




    "Somebody borrowed it and spilled something on the keyboard, Daddy." ( Where is the smiley for I am pissed off to no end!! ).
     
    TimW, Aug 21, 2011
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  12. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Hmm, so what's she doing lending out daddy's stuff?rolleyes She didn't think that one through.
     
    augiedoggie, Aug 21, 2011
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  13. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I don't know if she lent it or if someone ( one of her roommates ) just decided to use it without asking. The "someone:" needs to fix it!!!
     
    TimW, Aug 21, 2011
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  14. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Aren't daughters wonderful creatures? :rolleyes

    Sorry to hear that, Tim. :(
     
    LauraR, Aug 21, 2011
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  15. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    At first a few years ago, I thought they were too expensive. But when I saw that their preconfigured machines had the hardware that I needed, whereas at say Dell I would have to spend a lot more to get what i wanted, well, HP was and is for me.

    Wouldn't surprise me, but they are saying that this is a longstanding corporate culture/Philosophy type thing. I don't know if that is just talk for, "we are hurting right now". Thing is, I cannot imagine who is better than HP when it comes to laptops/desktops. I mean ASUS and Acer are nice, but man HP has such a good support system and site it's unbelievable.

    Good point. Never thought of that. Gimmicky ads work with people sadly enough.
     
    motc7, Aug 23, 2011
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  16. Spad

    Spad MajorGeek

    I bought my wife an HP pavilion 553 years ago and it is still going strong. The thing has been the recipient of all my cast-off "upgrades" over the years and it has never failed to accept any of them.

    It's now in the guest room upstairs and not turned on much, but I can count on it fire up when needed.
     
    Spad, Aug 27, 2011
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