Note that the Compaq X1000 series is the same as the HPZT3000 series. See X1000forums.com for all the available discounts and make sure you order custom at hpshopping.com (see what people are ordering for both the X1000 and ZT3000 in the general pinned ordering threads at X1000forums).

You should use the $100 custom order (any configure to order HP or Compaq notebook) rebate found in the mail in rebates link on the lower left corner of the hpshopping home page..there are also sometimes other instant discount codes (recently a 10% off code), available 6% student APP discount, 12% Qualified employer EPP discount, 3% Fatcash portal discount (go to HP shopping through Fatcash portal to qualify after signing up).

See all this at X1000forums.com.

The X1000 is most comparable to the Dell 8600 as both are 15.4" widescreens with the Pentium M Processor and dedicated video RAM.