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Question

Why is this laptop cheaper?

Mar 12, 2017 11:09AM PDT

Hi all,

I saw this laptop in store today:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-au176sa-15-6-laptop-white-10156934-pdt.html

And looking online I saw this one:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-au078sa-15-6-laptop-gold-10146521-pdt.html?store=2282&cmpid=ppc~gg~(PLA)-LOCAL~~Exact&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xtmmpprarm&istBid=t&srcid=1 98&cmpid=ppc~gg~1011+%28PLA%29+Windows+Laptops+%26 +Convertibles+-+Adaptive~1011+%28PLA%29+Windows+Laptops+%26+Conve rtibles+ad+group~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&kwid=GO OGLE&s_kwcid=DS!700000001428950!105916003459!!!g!! PRODUCT+GROUP&device=m&ds_kids=92700013443676151&P LA=1&gclid=CKi5xs630dICFaky0wodkxUAZA&gclsrc=aw.ds &dclid=CPnqzM630dICFaOi7QodHTgL5w

The second one looks better on paper (better processor and more memory), so why was it originally cheaper than the first? Can anyone see anything I'm missing which means the first is a better machine?

Thanks in advance Happy

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Answer
There are no why.
Mar 12, 2017 11:12AM PDT

Since deals come and go, mass buys can drive down the cost or a machine is unpopular.

Trying to find out why it's cheaper is a foolish errand.

-> If you find a deal and the machine fits you, why not pull the trigger?

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Thanks :)
Mar 12, 2017 11:22AM PDT

Thanks for your reply. I'm just trying to decide which to buy, and as I'm not too confident with the technical stuff I'm wanting to double check myself!

I usually assume a higher rrp means better, which is leaving me confused about the actual specs...

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If I had a choice.
Mar 12, 2017 12:52PM PDT

The i5 with the larger SSD.

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Great find!
Mar 13, 2017 3:16AM PDT

i5 is way better. If you can find an i7 laptop for the same price, you should go for it!