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14" HP Pavilion Pro i7 8550U, 1080P IPS, 940MX, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD £598.98 @ Currys (with code)
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Posted 4 February 2018

14" HP Pavilion Pro i7 8550U, 1080P IPS, 940MX, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD £598.98 @ Currys (with code)

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Hi all. This is a really well specced machine with a blazing fast 8th gen i7 (8129 on passmark), dedicated 940MX Nvidia graphics (not what I would call 'gaming laptop' class by any means, but paired with this CPU should run most games on low settings at 1080p or drop it down to 720p for newer titles). 8GB RAM, a decent 1080p IPS screen and an okay sized SSD.

EDIT: Worth mentioning this has USB C and 2 full size USB 3 ports, plus an ethernet adapter. Plus Backlit keyboard.

To get this price, you have to pay via Currys 'your plan' which is essentially a credit agreement and use the code: YOURPLAN100. You can then pay off 'early' (i.e. after the first month) at no extra cost.


Thought this was a pretty good deal. I know this was available at Dixons Travel for £630 (£30 more) but not everyone can get to Stansted duty free!


As a heads up, Quidco also offering 5% cashback on HP machines atm so potentially bringing this down to around £570 which is a real bargain IMO.


For anyone interested, you can also get the Ryzen-equipped (2500U) for around £670 using this method for any AMD fans which has a 128GB SSD plus 1TB HDD. But I don't think the spec is as good (slightly better graphics, slightly worse CPU), so bizarrely, you are paying a premium for AMD (when will this end!?): currys.co.uk/gbu…tml
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  1. alexus's avatar
    Tantrix104/02/2018 17:03

    Completely fine. Should give you 6000fps on the most intensive VR games …Completely fine. Should give you 6000fps on the most intensive VR games out there..


    What the point of this comment it's not funny. Somebody might make an expensive purchase based on your wind up. It's not even funny so hard to see as a wind up.
  2. deleted1838690's avatar
    I have this. Excellent laptop. 4k video editing is great and it definitely can be used to game, you just won't be maxing anything out and potentially dropping resolution on some titles. The back of the lid and the keyboard plate are metal. The bottom removable shield is plastic. It does have a backlit keyboard, has a spare ram slot and does have an empty hdd bay. Mine didn't come with the required ribbon to connect an extra hdd though so I doubt they are included as standard. Can't find any info on what connector will work. There are 12 pins. Most hp ribbons have 10 by my eBay research. If anyone finds the appropriate connector, please let me know!

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  3. x80ssm's avatar
    Whenever i go to a laptop deal on HUKD within the first few comments i always see "unfortunately it doesn't have".

    This burns me! Seriously, if you comment like that then please also paste a link to a deal which has whatever you think this doesn't for the same price

    Sunday rant over, have a great week y'all
  4. plewis00's avatar
    alexus04/02/2018 17:17

    What the point of this comment it's not funny. Somebody might make an …What the point of this comment it's not funny. Somebody might make an expensive purchase based on your wind up. It's not even funny so hard to see as a wind up.


    Oh lighten up. What idiot reads the first part of his sentence then doesn't read the immediate next word = 'joke' and then buys a graphics card/laptop based on a stranger's post on the internet. Sorry, but if their research consisted of 'I read the first sentence of a random post by this guy Tantrix1 on HUKD and bought this laptop for VR expecting 6000fps' then they only have themselves to blame.
  5. fozey's avatar
    plewis001 h, 1 m ago

    Oh lighten up. What idiot reads the first part of his sentence then …Oh lighten up. What idiot reads the first part of his sentence then doesn't read the immediate next word = 'joke' and then buys a graphics card/laptop based on a stranger's post on the internet. Sorry, but if their research consisted of 'I read the first sentence of a random post by this guy Tantrix1 on HUKD and bought this laptop for VR expecting 6000fps' then they only have themselves to blame.



    Sorry. I fell asleep after two lines,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  6. Nobull's avatar
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    ELVIS_THE_PELVIS6 m ago

    Backlight key board does anyone know


    According to the HP website: "Full-size island-style backlit keyboard"
  8. Neilscoutb's avatar
    Available in Darlington and surrounding
  9. Tantrix1's avatar
    alexus2 m ago

    What the point of this comment it's not funny. Somebody might make an …What the point of this comment it's not funny. Somebody might make an expensive purchase based on your wind up. It's not even funny so hard to see as a wind up.


    6000fps is believable? Take a break son.
  10. deleted1421956's avatar
    1982john1 h, 47 m ago

    would this be ok for VR ?


    Think you're better off building a PC for that
  11. fishmaster's avatar
    1982john2 h, 9 m ago

    would this be ok for VR ?


    No where near good enough. The Geforce 940MX has been used a lot in this generation. The previous 7th gen's used Geforce GTX950M which is slightly better, however you need a GTX1060 or better for VR.
  12. Tantrix1's avatar
    1982john04/02/2018 13:00

    would this be ok for VR ?


    Completely fine. Should give you 6000fps on the most intensive VR games out there.. (Joke) for VR i recommend a GTX 960 or more, even which would be low fps. (edited)
  13. Nobull's avatar
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    Wedge123404/02/2018 21:28

    …https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-ip320s-14ikb-14-laptop-grey-10169399-pdt.html


    This has dedicated graphics, that doesn't. So this is better specced. But there's nothing else in it. I just got my missus the cheaper version of that Lenovo. It's a well reviewed machine so definitely not a bad choice if you can't find this HP in stock. I got her the i5 version for £470. For me it wasn't worth the extra for a processor that's not hugely faster.
  14. fpsazerbaijan's avatar
    MDDr1 h, 20 m ago

    Can the YOURPLAN100 code be used instore when it's been reserved to pick …Can the YOURPLAN100 code be used instore when it's been reserved to pick up? It doesn't seem like it.Thanks


    Yes, a friend of mine picked one up today and they knocked the £100 off at the checkout.
  15. look12345's avatar
    I have the manual for this laptop. Don't know how to share on off?
  16. diktiomenos's avatar
    deleted183869005/02/2018 15:08

    The port I referenced is labelled 'JHDD'. There is a port in a similar …The port I referenced is labelled 'JHDD'. There is a port in a similar position to the one you show, but it's labelled 'JTP'. I'm guessing JHDD is for the hard drive. I only got a quick start guide with mine. No manual. :/


    This is a good indication that the connector is for a hard drive. Just to be sure, and to check the necessary part numbers, download this: support.hp.com/gb-…als

    The HP Pavilion 14 Laptop PC - Maintenance and Service Guide, not the simple user manual.
  17. deleted1838690's avatar
    ConfusedCheese15/03/2018 23:28

    @FroggyFresh was the back panel easy to remove? Just screws or any fiddly …@FroggyFresh was the back panel easy to remove? Just screws or any fiddly plastic clips to deal with? I have the same laptop and want to bump it to 16gb ram to help with visual studio and photo/video editing.Out of curiosity too, is the installed ram stick under the flappy bit of plastic above the spare sodimm slot?


    Hi mate. A number of the screws are under the rubber feet. Once all unscrewed, it's very easy to get off. The installed ram is under the flap, yep. Cheers.
  18. ConfusedCheese's avatar
    Just in case you're interested, I managed to find the right cable to install a hdd in this laptop. It's this: lambda-tek.com/HP-…512 Little pricey, but it works. I received mine today and installed a 250gb SSD in the spare space with some double sided mobile tape (the rails to install it are rather pricey!).

    Works a treat, currently installing kubuntu on my second drive.

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  19. Rich44's avatar
    Shame no decent mechanical hard drive too but not bad for 8th gen at all.
  20. Deepdiver's avatar
    Can you add another HDD like other laptops?
  21. cannibalwombat's avatar
    Looks really good for the price!
  22. Murgatroyd99's avatar
    Deepdiver4 m ago

    Can you add another HDD like other laptops?

    Check th HP wrbsite for the maintenance mmanual but Im fairly sure there is a free 2.5" bay
  23. Worldinmyeyes's avatar
    Is this metal? Looks like metal
  24. deleted1905994's avatar
    TO GOOD
  25. bestbuy123's avatar
    Worldinmyeyes04/02/2018 12:09

    Is this metal? Looks like metal


    Not sure if the pavilion range is metal but I have an Envy and it is full aluminium
  26. 1982john's avatar
    would this be ok for VR ?
  27. Nobull's avatar
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    Worldinmyeyes04/02/2018 12:09

    Is this metal? Looks like metal


    Think I've read somewhere it's an all metal build.
  28. ELVIS_THE_PELVIS's avatar
    Backlight key board does anyone know
  29. merb0786's avatar
    Hardly any stock available in store and no home delivery option offered. Annoying.
  30. deleted583863's avatar
    Out of Stock! (Expired ?)
  31. alexus's avatar
    My point of view is that for a lot of people find it hard to keep upto date with the latest computer jargon and what's to expect is possible. Good offers don't last long and trolling is sometimes unhelpful. I except it might have been my current mood. Not easiest day.
  32. Vatman95's avatar
    Thanks for posting. Was showing as not in stock at my local Currys, but when I went in store it turned that they had one left. I bought it and first impressions are very good.
  33. maxz's avatar
    Hackinstosh compatible?
  34. Wedge1234's avatar
    This or £599.99 Lenovo Ideapad? Cheers
  36. thewolf8u's avatar
    If you can wait a few months I would, the Intel and Amd Ryzen mobile chips will be in shops and they’ll blow this away.
  37. fpsazerbaijan's avatar
    Vatman9558 m ago

    Thanks for posting. Was showing as not in stock at my local Currys, but …Thanks for posting. Was showing as not in stock at my local Currys, but when I went in store it turned that they had one left. I bought it and first impressions are very good.


    Can you take out the credit deal in-store? Cheers!
  39. brunoalmeida_amorim's avatar
    out of stock in Nottingham area, derby ....
  40. ganon's avatar
    thewolf8u1 h, 12 m ago

    If you can wait a few months I would, the Intel and Amd Ryzen mobile chips …If you can wait a few months I would, the Intel and Amd Ryzen mobile chips will be in shops and they’ll blow this away.


    How many months?
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