Bizrate User Review.
How many times will it need to go back? 3, 4, 5? more?
, Nov. 17, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: None
Cons: This computer has been nothing but a problem
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
HP the NIGHTMARE
, Jul. 6, 2004
Comments:
I've had my Pavilion ZE5170 for two years now. I has given me nothing but problems. I've had to use the restore CD's 6 times already. The screen flickers, the power button is so hard I have to push it for minutes before it turns on. I have lots of dea
I've had my Pavilion ZE5170 for two years now. I has given me nothing but problems. I've had to use the restore CD's 6 times already. The screen flickers, the power button is so hard I have to push it for minutes before it turns on. I have lots of dea
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice Screen size
Cons: All that you can think of...
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
tech support is the worst
, Mar. 11, 2004
Comments:
This laptop is great if you use it for applications that aren't graphics intensive. It crashes when you try to play games that utilize 3D graphics. Playing videos are slow if you have another application running or you're moving your mouse. Tech support
This laptop is great if you use it for applications that aren't graphics intensive. It crashes when you try to play games that utilize 3D graphics. Playing videos are slow if you have another application running or you're moving your mouse. Tech support
QuickTake:
Pros: pretty blue lights
Cons: bad video chip and the worst tech support ever!
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
The ze5170 is an extremely useful paperweight and doorstop
, Feb. 4, 2004
Comments:
This is my 3rd ze5170. Yes, 3rd. I have had all kinds of problems from the get go, right after buying this laptop brand new from the store. Thank God I bought the store extended warranty. Now they want me to send the laptop off to get fixed, as they c
This is my 3rd ze5170. Yes, 3rd. I have had all kinds of problems from the get go, right after buying this laptop brand new from the store. Thank God I bought the store extended warranty. Now they want me to send the laptop off to get fixed, as they c
QuickTake:
Pros: That it is still under warranty
Cons: Too many problems too list in 60 characters or less
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
The ze5170 is an extremely useful paperweight and doorstop
, Feb. 4, 2004
Comments:
This is my 3rd ze5170. Yes, 3rd. I have had all kinds of problems from the get go, right after buying this laptop brand new from the store. Thank God I bought the store extended warranty. Now they want me to send the laptop off to get fixed, as they c
This is my 3rd ze5170. Yes, 3rd. I have had all kinds of problems from the get go, right after buying this laptop brand new from the store. Thank God I bought the store extended warranty. Now they want me to send the laptop off to get fixed, as they c
QuickTake:
Pros: That it is still under warranty
Cons: Too many problems too list in 60 characters or less
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Piece of Garbage
, Feb. 2, 2004
Comments:
This notebook crashed repeatedly from DAY1 and keeps deleting its audio drivers.The integrated sound circuitry has no doubt gone south and probably wasn't too healthy to start with. The optical drive had to be replaced while still on warranty. The unit wi
This notebook crashed repeatedly from DAY1 and keeps deleting its audio drivers.The integrated sound circuitry has no doubt gone south and probably wasn't too healthy to start with. The optical drive had to be replaced while still on warranty. The unit wi
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: unstable, crashed often & continuously from DAY1
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
System Time Problems, Display Problems, Touch Pad Problems
, Oct. 27, 2003
Comments:
I have owned this for a little longer than 1 year. It has been returned back to HP 4 times for a display flicker problem, 2 times for a touchpad button not working, 1 time for a bad hard drive, and now.... The system time will not stay set and I talked
I have owned this for a little longer than 1 year. It has been returned back to HP 4 times for a display flicker problem, 2 times for a touchpad button not working, 1 time for a bad hard drive, and now.... The system time will not stay set and I talked
QuickTake:
Pros: Technical Support Very Friendly
Cons: Technical Support Useless
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
HP Tech Support Lie
, Oct. 27, 2003
Comments:
System Clock Would Not Keep Time, Went To Instant Support For Help. After An Hour Of Trying Things, They Tell Me That My Notebook Needs To Be Sent In For Repair. I Asked Them If There Was A CMOS Battery & They Said "The CMOS Battery Is Soldered Onto The
System Clock Would Not Keep Time, Went To Instant Support For Help. After An Hour Of Trying Things, They Tell Me That My Notebook Needs To Be Sent In For Repair. I Asked Them If There Was A CMOS Battery & They Said "The CMOS Battery Is Soldered Onto The
QuickTake:
Pros: Very Neat Looking
Cons: Too bad that a 1ghz AMD is faster than this HP P4 2ghz book
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
From an HP employee's perspective.
, Sep. 5, 2003
Comments:
I have been doing HP support for Pavilion notebooks for about 2 years now. I do know what goes on behind the scenes, I have seen what people do to our customers, and what our customers dont know, and dont realise is - we actually do care what you think,
I have been doing HP support for Pavilion notebooks for about 2 years now. I do know what goes on behind the scenes, I have seen what people do to our customers, and what our customers dont know, and dont realise is - we actually do care what you think,
QuickTake:
Pros: Good customer support
Cons: Bad customers.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
HP makes Printers, OK?
, Aug. 11, 2003
Comments:
Shopped around a long time. Bought this over-priced gem thinking it would be the greatest computer of all time. My first free computer 15 years ago was infinitely more reliable. This thing will kill you with lock-ups and snap, crackle pop-outs...seriou
Shopped around a long time. Bought this over-priced gem thinking it would be the greatest computer of all time. My first free computer 15 years ago was infinitely more reliable. This thing will kill you with lock-ups and snap, crackle pop-outs...seriou
QuickTake:
Pros: Uh, It's cool, i guess.
Cons: Everything you could possibly imagine...
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 12 months
Bizrate User Review.
Please Dont buy this
, Jul. 28, 2003
Comments:
I dont recomand buying any HP products..they are not good..No proper drivers..spending so much money is useless, Thoshiba is very good, they have support for any OS.
I dont recomand buying any HP products..they are not good..No proper drivers..spending so much money is useless, Thoshiba is very good, they have support for any OS.
QuickTake:
Pros: lots of blue lights!! can be used as a search light
Cons: Sucks!!! No proper support, Stucks frequently
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 9 months
Bizrate User Review.
smells like a deal
, Jul. 11, 2003
Comments:
I eat poop, It smells like poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop.
I eat poop, It smells like poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop poop.
QuickTake:
Pros: it smells good
Cons: I like the smell of poop
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
A waste of Money
, Jul. 7, 2003
Comments:
Yes, I bought this machine last year and after a month I burn a pixel on my screen and it kept on givin me blue error screen each time I turned it on. I got a replacement and it did the same thing. Right now it is a piece of junk and I am 2,000 dollars p
Yes, I bought this machine last year and after a month I burn a pixel on my screen and it kept on givin me blue error screen each time I turned it on. I got a replacement and it did the same thing. Right now it is a piece of junk and I am 2,000 dollars p
QuickTake:
Pros: It looks nice and powerful in writing and advertisment
Cons: It is the most lousy computer that I have ever bought
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 10 months
Bizrate User Review.
HP ZE5170 is not a good laptop. I will never buy an HP again
, Jun. 5, 2003
Comments:
Summary of problems for HP ZE5170 laptop, It does not load or run win 98 or Win 98 SE (most drivers are not readily available or non-exstant!) HP provides minimal support for Win 98 and no major drivers available. HP provides minimal support for Win
Summary of problems for HP ZE5170 laptop, It does not load or run win 98 or Win 98 SE (most drivers are not readily available or non-exstant!) HP provides minimal support for Win 98 and no major drivers available. HP provides minimal support for Win
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks Slick, nice blue lights, low price for P4 ($1100)
Cons: Does not support win98 and win2K and stuck in reboot
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
THE HP PAVILION COVER UP
, Apr. 16, 2003
Comments:
I bought the Pavilion xz148, which is the same as described. After months of problems, repairs, replaced displays, hard drives, and batteries, I found out that I wasn't crazy after all. The pavilions XT-XZ, more than just those I am finding out, have mo
I bought the Pavilion xz148, which is the same as described. After months of problems, repairs, replaced displays, hard drives, and batteries, I found out that I wasn't crazy after all. The pavilions XT-XZ, more than just those I am finding out, have mo
QuickTake:
Pros: It looks nice!
Cons: It will drive you insane!
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 days
Bizrate User Review.
Buy a Dell, Dude
, Mar. 18, 2003
Comments:
If you want a cheap price, buy this notebook. Price was the main determining factor in purchasing this notebook. If you want support then don't buy this notebook. I purchased it from hpshopping.com and have had a nightmare getting it to function correc
If you want a cheap price, buy this notebook. Price was the main determining factor in purchasing this notebook. If you want support then don't buy this notebook. I purchased it from hpshopping.com and have had a nightmare getting it to function correc
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice Form Factor, fast processor
Cons: Pathetic Customer Service
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Best deal ever
, Jan. 6, 2003
Comments:
I bought mine from HPs website as a manufacture refurbished product, I have had absolutely no problems with the laptop at all. Everyone who complains must have gotten a Lemon and should not trash this product for that reason. Also those who say it is to
I bought mine from HPs website as a manufacture refurbished product, I have had absolutely no problems with the laptop at all. Everyone who complains must have gotten a Lemon and should not trash this product for that reason. Also those who say it is to
QuickTake:
Pros: excellent quality and price for what you get
Cons: I have had no problems whatsoever
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
HP Pavilion ze5170 Screen Flicker
, Dec. 21, 2002
Comments:
I bought this in August of 2002, screen started flickering as soon as I opened the box. 2 weeks later, the left mouse button quit working. I sent the computer in for a repair, HP kept it 3 days and sent it back saying that they had replaced the pointing
I bought this in August of 2002, screen started flickering as soon as I opened the box. 2 weeks later, the left mouse button quit working. I sent the computer in for a repair, HP kept it 3 days and sent it back saying that they had replaced the pointing
QuickTake:
Pros: HP Repair service is very fast
Cons: Too fast, they did not fix the problem 2 times
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Best bang fo your buck!
, Dec. 21, 2002
Comments:
Bought myself one for work as a travelling doctor. I own a 4 year old Dell and a 2 year old Toshiba and love them both. This new addition is simply wonderful with much more capabilities. Very rugged and sleek. No problems whatsoever in the 6 months I'
Bought myself one for work as a travelling doctor. I own a 4 year old Dell and a 2 year old Toshiba and love them both. This new addition is simply wonderful with much more capabilities. Very rugged and sleek. No problems whatsoever in the 6 months I'
QuickTake:
Pros: Simple, easy and reliable. Looks good too.
Cons: Battery life.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.
Great Buy
, Dec. 20, 2002
Comments:
Bought this computer for my my daughter and myself back in June. She's a college student, and I'm a doctor who does alot of travelling around the country. I use to own a Dell which I love but is sort of mediocre now. I now own two newer PC's, this one
Bought this computer for my my daughter and myself back in June. She's a college student, and I'm a doctor who does alot of travelling around the country. I use to own a Dell which I love but is sort of mediocre now. I now own two newer PC's, this one
QuickTake:
Pros: Very nice and easy to use. Rebates! Great ergonomics.
Cons: Battery life could be a bit longer.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 months
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I bought this new and it has been nothing but a problem since I opened the box (and of course I could have taken it back to where I bought it but there is a 20% RESTOCKING fee). Right out of the box, the computer screen flickered and the touch pad butto