Hey Fellas,

Just so you know,

I have the following Lenovo arriving in 2-3 weeks :-

Lenovo 3000
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 Ghz (2MB Level2 Cache)
14.1" WXGA (1280 X 800)
2 GB DDR2 Memory
Intel GMA X3100 (256MB Shared Mem)
10/100 Ethernet,
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG,
160 GB HDD 5400 RPM Serial ATA
Dual Layer DVD RW
Integrated Webcam
Face Recognition technology
6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Windows Vista Home Premium

Price : =N=151,500

Hit me up if you want it

later,

Brume

Brume,

Ma cousin is such a fake guy, not ready to go d mile for me. If not for visa issues I woulda gone myself to pick d bulk of items i have trapped in his crib. Wishin u could help me with recommendations so i just tell him where to go straight. Cos i'll even have to provide him with the money to pay. Would appreciate further support. Also, how do I reach u if I want to buy laptop from you? through the forum or there's some contact I haven't seen.

Cheers

If you need to reach me send me email to brume2020@yahoo.co.uk.

thanks b, where exactly r u?

brume do u have any dell inspiron laptop for N100k max? a friend needs one urgently. cheers.

No I dont have a Dell for 100K.

I have 1 Dell inspiron but it is priced at 128K. I have 4 Toshibas for 99k each though. Care to consider any of those?. I am not sure if they are still available though. If you want a Tosh holler me and I will check to see if they are still available or not.

later,

Brume

hey brume i am looking for hp pavilion dv9500t, got any idea of the cost?

Hey andysim,

If you provide me a detailed config of your required dv9500t I can certainly help you out with that

peace,

Brume

Hey brume i can see u're making waves here, thats good, good things start like this and end big. Once i need a laptop i'd let you know. Thanks

that was great, did not expect d reply that fast, ok, the spec. are as follows:
intel core 2 duo T7100
1.8GHz/1gbof DDR2/17" screen/ 160GB hdd/super multi dvdrw/remote control/webcam/bluetooth.
thanks

Andysim,

I'll holler back shortly.

Adewale Afolabi, thanks for your kind words. appreciate that.

peace,

Brume

andysim:

that was great, did not expect d reply that fast, ok, the spec. are as follows:
intel core 2 duo T7100
1.8GHz/1gbof DDR2/17" screen/ 160GB hdd/super multi dvdrw/remote control/webcam/bluetooth.
thanks

Hey Andysim,

Based on your descripttion it appears that you are leaning towards a dv9700t which is 17" core 2 duo. I didnt find it in 1.8Ghz. The closest in processor speed to your spec are 1.67 and 2.0Ghz.

Here is a quote directly from HP for a minimaly configured 2.0Ghz dv9700t (the 1.67Ghz is only $50 cheaper and IMHO is the less desirable option) with tax included :-

HP Pavilion dv9700t customizable Notebook PC
GT811AV

* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
* – 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
* – 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* – 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
* – FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
* – FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and BluetoothTM!!
* – 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* – LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

This ships free $1,199.99 $1,199.99
To change quantities or remove selected items, click on
Notebook instant rebate –$150.00
Order subtotal $1,049.99

and your order total is,


Discount –$150.00

Subtotal $1,049.99


Estimated tax* $90.56

Standard shipping FREE






Order total $1,140.55


As you can see, it comes to $1049.99 before tax or $1140.55 after tax. This system as configured likely has a retail value in Nigeria of about 180K

Hope that helps,

peace,

Brume

Two of the Toshiba laptops were just sold today. As well there are some high end HP laptops on the way. I will update this thread as soon as I have definite information on the arriving laptops.

thanks,

Brume

Hi brume, am thinking of purchasing a compaq presario, is it good? Cause i've been reading that compaq is full of rubbish. How true is that. Thanks

Hi Adewale Afolabi,

Before the advent of the HP and Compaq merger via HP's purchase of Compaq in 2001, the Compaq brand name/identity was reknowned for quality ranking (ranked third after IBM and HP in sales) among the best of the likes of IBM, HP, SUN, etc. This singular merger/acquisition event was a result of HP and Compaqs desire to remain competitive in the contemporary PC Business of the day which was marked with intense price wars. At the time although they were ranked 2nd and 3rd by global sales figures they were facing stiff competition and the combined annual revenue following the merger was projected to place them within striking distance of the leader by sales- IBM. AFAIK, this strategy paid off in the long run and IBM eventually sold its fledging PC business to Lenovo in 2004 and HP/Compaq is now ranked first.

I would imagine that the current Compaq presarios are manufactured in the same facilities as the other HP product lines. So when you buy a Compaq presario today you are actually buying a HP manufactured product which AFAIK should be manufactured to the same quality as other HPs.

I would contend that the Compaq should in fact be as good a product as the HP is. However in my humble opinion, HP has deliberately weakened the Compaq brand name by only producing low end Compaq PC products following the merger. So what I think you actually have is an equally good Compaq product but a weaker brand name.

This is just my 2 cents though,

regards,

Brume

PS : here are some useful references :-

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C02E7DE1739F937A3575AC0A9679C8B63

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4077579.stm

http://pcworld.about.com/od/businesscenter/HP-Acer-beat-up-on-Dell-in-Q3.htm

Thanks brume i guess it was some people that just had problems with compaq, come to think of it my neighbour used compaq for years and was durable also most of the cyber cafes use old Pentium 2 compaq's and they still work.

Here are the specs of the highend HPs coming in real soon. I will update prices after doing the math :-

1. HP Pavilion dv9700z
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
- 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
- 2GB DDR2 [/b]System Memory (2 Dimm)
- [b]256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
- HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
- Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth
- 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support!!
- Extra 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (Double battery life with this extra 8-Cell battery!)
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

2. - HP Pavilion tx1000z
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
- 12.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display(1280 x 800) with Integrated Touch-screen
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 6150
- HP Imprint Finish + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
- Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth
- 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works 8.0

well done brume

i appreciate you good efforts

and come to think of it looking at ricks comments of hp problems i was really confused. and since you supplying hp could u please avoid such laptops that pple are complaining about and if we have such problems where do we take hp acer for repairs in nigeria which are covvered by warranty?

and as you update ur inventory please feed us of the latest information on hp acer products

thanks once again

Hey Luvus,

Thanks for your post - appreciate that. Certainly I will be avoiding any products with known issues and keeping the board informed if I actually am aware that there are known issues with laptops already in the market.

I am not aware that Acer has repair facilities in nigeria.

However, here is contact information for HP repair centers in Nigeria (from an earlier post):-

http://welcome.hp.com/country/emea_africa/en/contact/phone_assist.html

HP Service Center

For repairs of all HP Products -
warranty and out of warranty
(except Presario & Pavilion)

For genuine HP spare parts

For certified HP engineers





Western Nigeria
01 270 2777
01 270 4777



Northern Nigeria
09 4618288
09 4618289



Eastern Nigeria
084 462534



8:30am to 4:30pm West Africa Time Mon-Fri



8:30am to 4:30pm West Africa Time Mon-Fri



8:30am to 4:30pm West Africa Time Mon-Fri



HP SERVICE CENTER, LAGOS
6A, Oko Awo Street, Off Adetokunbo Ademola Str., Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

HP SERVICE POINT, ABUJA Plot 1012, Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Prime Plaza,Maitama District,Abuja FCT, Nigeria

HP SERVICE POINT, PORT-HARCOURT
68, Evo Road,Off Olu Obasanjo Way, GRA Phase II, Port-Harcourt,Rivers State, Nigeria

Email support:
nigeria.service-center@hp.com

peace,

brume

thanks for beeing prompt to our request.

please i made a little research (pc world) on the best support company, lenovo came first, while hp quite down the table http://www.pcworld.com/zoom?id=123409&page=9&zoomIdx=1

well i am confused bewteen lenovo and hp. please i want to avoid problems with laptops at leat minimise them.

what laptop do u have in your inventory now and u will recommend?

thanks

Lenovo 3000 Y410 Notebook PC
Lenovo 3000 Y410 Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5GHz, 802.11a/b/g
Wireless, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, Dual Layer DVD RW, 14.1" WXGA, Integrated Webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Notebook PC
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.83GHz, 802.11a/g/n Wireless,
\2GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, Dual Layer DVD RW, 15.4" WXGA, Integrated Webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium

looking at the above what do u recommend as thier stated price and maybe any good hp product

Hi Luvus,

Thanks for your enquiries. The Lenovo brand is a very good brand indeed. They bought the PC business from IBM in 2004. A lot of people are not aware of this. If you elect to purchase an HP or a Lenovo you cant go wrong in my huimble opinion. Per your stated config, the Lenovo Y410 probably has a retail value of 140K and the Y510 perhaps -160K

I currently have a number of HPs in my inventory. I also have a Lenovo arriving next week. Here are the specs and prices of the laptops I have :-

7. HP Pavillon dv6607nr

- Athlon 64 X2 Processor TK-53 ( 1.7 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 1.6GHz FSB )
- 15.4" WXGA Widescreen Display(1280 x 800) with Brightview Technology
- 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M (287MB Total Avail Graphics Mem)
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Double Layer DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive
- wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
- 5-in-1 digital media reader
- IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface
- USB 2.0 ports (X 3)
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Sale Price :- =N=122,500 Quantity : Two
Status:
[list]
[li]one sold as of Jan 31. One Available[/li]
[/list]

8. HP Pavillon dv9407nr

- Athlon 64 X2 Processor TK-53 ( 1.7 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 1.6GHz FSB )
- 17" Active Matrix LCD (TFT) Widescreen Display(1440 x 900)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Nvidia GeForce Go 6150M (287MB Total Avail Graphics Mem)
- 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Double Layer DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)

Sale Price :- =N=127,500 Quantity : One
Status:
[list]
[li] Reserved as of Jan 28th.[/li]
[/list]



11. HP Pavilion dv6605us Notebook
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Athlon 64 X2 Processor [/b]TK-55 ( [b]1.8 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 1.6GHz FSB )
- 15.4" Active Matrix LCD (TFT) Widescreen Display(1280 x 800)
- 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Nvidia GeForce Go 7150M (287MB Total Avail Graphics Mem)
- 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works

Sale Price :- =N=127,500 Quantity : Three
Status:
[list]
[li]One unit is expected to arrive latest January 10th 2008. Arrived Jan 7th[/li]
[li]The other 2 units are expected to arrive Jan 18th. Arrived Jan 22[/li]
[li]#1 sold as of Feb 5th 2008[/li]
[/list]


12. Toshiba Sattelite A205-S5804
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor ( 1.6 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB )
- 15.4" WXGA widescreen LCD (TFT) Display(1280 x 800)
- 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Intel GMA X3100 (251MB Shared Graphics Mem)
- 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
- 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works

Sale Price :- =N=99,950 Quantity : Four
Status:
[list]
[li]In transit. Expected to arrive latest February 7th 2008. [/li]
[li] Arrived Feb 4th 2008[/li]
[li] Two sold as of Feb 15th 2008. 2 Available[/li]
[/list]


13. Lenovo 3000
- Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 Ghz (2MB Level2 Cache)
- 14.1" WXGA (1280 X 800)
- 2 GB DDR2 Memory
- Intel GMA X3100 (256MB Shared Mem)
- 10/100 Ethernet,
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG,
- 160 GB HDD 5400 RPM Serial ATA
- Dual Layer DVD RW
- Integrated Webcam
- Face Recognition technology
- 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Windows Vista Home Premium


Sale Price :- =N=151,500 Quantity : One
Status:
[list]
[li]In transit. Expected to arrive latest February 28th 2008. [/li]
[/list]

hey brume,
wats up.av u gotten d hp530 for 90.besides u sed something about d compaq presario is it stil available for d price u gave me
Thanks

Hi Kidgenius,

I am sorry I was unable to locate an HP model 530 at such a price that it would be to our mutual financial benefit to trade it for 90K cash. As far as I recall (if I am not mistaken), you did not have a further interest in the Compaq Presario. Please let me know if you have reconsidered your stance on that at this time.

Please get back,

Thanks,

Brume

hey brume, what is the least price u can get an hp 530 intel centrino coreduo/1.83ghz/120gb/1gb/15.4" for me, i need five of them, also hw much can u get hp 530 intel celeron/1.66ghz/80gb/512 for me. someone said he will give me at 98k, but for bulk purchase he ll make it for 95k (that is for the centrino coreduo) can u get it for something lower than that? pls its urgent. am always on line. my no is 07035739344 or mail me at ierkwagh@yahoo.com

Hi Andysim,

Based on currently available pricing I can only do the Celeron based spec you specified for 90K each (this is a wholesale price offer based on your purchase of 5 units per your earlier indication). It appears the Intel Core duo based HP 530s are priced much higher. Based on the prices I am seeing I dont see those coming in at less than 110K each. Perhaps you have found a good source, if you can get those at 95K I would suggest that you take that price.

peace,

Brume

kidgenious:

hey brume,
wats up.av u gotten d hp530 for 90.besides u sed something about d compaq presario is it stil available for d price u gave me
Thanks

Hi Kidgenius,

I have just sent you email. Please holler back,

later,

Brume

Do u do other brands apart frm HP, toshiba,
I need a Gateway Laptop.

Hey Hayprof,

I certainly can help you with that. What exact spec of Gateway did you have in mind?.

Please get back.

peace,

Brume

Hayprof,

Please check your email and get back with me.

peace,

Brume

i got ur mail.
i am checking on my options. be back @ u.
later.

The tx1000z is yet to arrive but it has already been bought. However there is another tx1000z on the way - it has a slightly faster processor (2.1Ghz). Everything else is the same.