Solved Recovery question

[PSCO2007]

I am thinking of purchasing this laptop -- HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC - 3rd generation Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, DVDRW, 15.6 Display, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit / Windows 8 Pro 64-bit - C9K70UT#ABA at TigerDirect.com.

It comes with Win 7 Pro and my desktop has that as well (I purchased this for my current PC and the Notebook has it installed).

Can I just do a Recovery (Trueimage) from my current comp,to the notebook and have all my programs, etc on the Notebook?

I would put the Backup on an external hdd attached to the Notebook.

Thanks,

Paul

 

[whs]

That won;t work - for a whole list of reasons. You have to reinstall the programs on the new laptop.

Nice laptop - a bit expensive though. This is a good one that I would buy.

 

[PSCO2007]

When I do a Recovery to my current comp, all programs on the C drive are there, so why would I have to reinstall the programs to the Notebook if doing a Recovery?

 

[whs]

You cannot transfer an OS from one system to another. Besides activation problems you will get all kinds of driver problems. It just does not work, believe me.

But you can always try. Nothing better than hands-on experience.

 

[PSCO2007]

OK, thanks.

 

[ComputerGeek]

I've never tried it myself but Acronis does support Restore to Dissimilar Hardware you might see if it might apply

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks for the info!,Computergeek.

 

[PSCO2007]

That won;t work - for a whole list of reasons. You have to reinstall the programs on the new laptop.

Nice laptop - a bit expensive though. This is a good one that I would buy.

Looked at your link - I don't want Windows 8 and this one is even more expensive than the one I am considering.

I only want it for surfing Web,playing my music, etc. - No games.

 

[BJB]

I believe the time you would expend trying to deal with all of the problems that would arise would far exceed the time it would take to reinstall your software. You would be getting a pristine Win 7 install - don't blow it

 

[PSCO2007]

I believe the time you would expend trying to deal with all of the problems that would arise would far exceed the time it would take to reinstall your software. You would be getting a pristine Win 7 install - don't blow it

I guess I was just looking for the easy way out, but will probably have to install programs separately.

Darn!!

 

[whs]

That won;t work - for a whole list of reasons. You have to reinstall the programs on the new laptop.

Nice laptop - a bit expensive though. This is a good one that I would buy.

Looked at your link - I don't want Windows 8 and this one is even more expensive than the one I am considering.

I only want it for surfing Web,playing my music, etc. - No games.

I understand. It is just a question of what you get for your money. The on I linked is a superb upscale system for a very reasonable price. The one you linked sells for $399 around here (on sale). Maybe you want to shop around a bit more. Just my thoughts.

 

[PSCO2007]

That won;t work - for a whole list of reasons. You have to reinstall the programs on the new laptop.

Nice laptop - a bit expensive though. This is a good one that I would buy.

I bought the HP today - here's the convoluted story:

Staples sent me a $100 coupon,BUT it has to be used in-store only.

I went to their website and they don't list the i3 model. (only i5 - $900+):shock:

I called Staples direct and they HAVE that model (different model #, but exact same specs).

I was told even though their price is over $700, they would match it, but in order to use to coupon, I would have to order it on the phone, have it sent to the store, and immediately return it and repurchase it and preset the coupon.

At this point, I was getting a big headache and said that was too convoluted.

She then said that she would use her personal coupon and apply it now.
So, I bought it and was able to save $100 for a total of $399.00.

I think for all my trouble, I should get more than $100 off, but I'm not counting on it!

 

[whs]

Well, $399 sounds better. They know very well that this is the going rate at competition.

 

[PSCO2007]

That may be, but if I didn't insist on using the coupon, I would have had to pay $499.99 - which I would not do.

 

[whs]

You did the right thing. Have fun with your new laptop.

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks - if I need advice I'll pick your brain!

 

[PSCO2007]

You did the right thing. Have fun with your new laptop.

Hi,

I'm back to square one.
I received a conformation email on 2/25/14(From Staples) - when I received no further info on delivery I called and was told "out of stock", even though Walmart and TigerDirect said they have plenty.

They also won't honor the coupon - said EXPIRED - even though it is their fault.

They also said many others had the same problem - they don't care.

I'm thinking of pursuing a law suit - maybe Class Action.

Anyway, what's your opinion of this one - as opposed to my original choice, which I can still get thru TigerDirect, though it is $499.00.

Amazon.com: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545 20B20011US 15.6-Inch Laptop: Computers & Accessories

When I called Lenovo yesterday, they never referred me to this one - only laptops over $800 and with Windows 8, which I don't want.

 

[whs]

Nice laptop. This AMD processor has a lot of nifty features but unfortunately hardly any program uses them. Good clock speed, a bit weak in the L2 compartment and no hyperthreading. But only 35W which should be no cooling challenge. Here is a comparison with an i3.

AMD A6-5350M vs Intel Core i3-3130M (PGA)

The rest is about at par with other laptops in that price range. I would plan an additional $ 130 to replace the HDD with a 240GB SSD.

PNY XLR8 SSD9SC240GMDA-RB 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com

Or any of these:

Newegg.com - 240gb ssd

And forget Staples. They are useless.

 

[PSCO2007]

Thanks,

The prices of SSds seems to have come down since I got my Samsung 830 - 128gb - $120.

So you think this is a better buy than the Hp 4440s?

I can buy the Lenovo and add the SSD for about the same price as the HP.

 

[whs]

I think that is the better way to go.