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OMEN by HP - 17.3" W233TX Gaming Laptop i7-7700 GTX1070 16GB DDR2400 512GB SSD $2,099 Delivered @ HP

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OMEN by HP - 17.3" W233TX Gaming Laptop i7-7700 GTX1070 16GB DDR2400 512GB SSD $2,099 Delivered @ HPAffiliate
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Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor (2.8 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB cache, 4 cores)

Windows 10 Home 64

17.3" diagonal FHD IPS UWVA anti-glare WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)

16 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB); 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8 GB GDDR5 dedicated)

Additional 2.45% off with Cashrewards
https://www.cashrewards.com.au/hp-australia

Thanks to payton

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  • Alitoleah on 01/12/2017 - 21:28

    Good Deal！ Good Price！ worth than the Alienware deal！ I think it will be sold out quickly

  • ShinyDiamond on 01/12/2017 - 21:33

    Good deal

  • malouphix on 01/12/2017 - 22:06

    XMAS GAMING BONANZA!

    Save up to $1,500* Off for a Limited Time Only on selected range of eligible Gaming Laptops, Desktops and Accessories.

    WAS $3,599

    HP 2 year 3 day Onsite Notebook Service
    $ 59

    Good deal, get onto it.

  • tkcrule on 01/12/2017 - 22:11
    +2

    Wow… Good deal for an gtx 10170 laptop ! Now i regret my previous purchase (dell xps 15), going from 17 to 15 inch just feels bad

  • Elendir on 01/12/2017 - 22:15
    +2

    Wow. Thanks. Bought it straight away.
    I was so excited that I've forgotten to add the extra warranty ☹️

  • payton on 01/12/2017 - 22:22
    +3

    Thank you, bought!
    Seems the previous HP Omen deals weren't remotely close to this combo.

    Plus 2.45% off with Cashrewards
    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/hp-australia

    Tracking email says expected cashback $52.87, payout date 18/4/18

  • pineapple12 on 01/12/2017 - 22:37
    +3

    Better than the Alienware deal

  • jiberz on 01/12/2017 - 22:50
    +1

    Their monitor is still grossly overpriced. Damn

  • misterpotatomato on 01/12/2017 - 22:51

    I'm not sure if it has USB-C (I think it doesn't).

    But apparently it comes with a USB DVDRW? Lol.

    Box contents
    What's in the box HDMI to VGA adapter
    USB External DVDRW

    • MrZ on 02/12/2017 - 04:12
      +3

      Why lol? Would you prefer a built-in DVD-RW taking up space/weight?

      • misterpotatomato on 02/12/2017 - 16:41
        +2

        Hmmmm I think I'm being misinterpreted. I meant that, how lovely, it comes with a free DVDRW on top of it being a good deal.

        • MrZ on 03/12/2017 - 23:34

          And that's funny because…?

        • misterpotatomato on 04/12/2017 - 06:46

          @MrZ: Because not only is it an absolutely excellent deal, it also comes with a DVD-RW external. Like a little Cherry on top of the existing Cherry on top.

        • MrZ on 04/12/2017 - 07:34

          @misterpotatomato:

          I get that, but is such a thing worthy of a "lol" ?

        • misterpotatomato on 04/12/2017 - 09:57

          @MrZ: when you extrapolate the worthiness of the deal in line with the price of a laptop usually it becomes worthy of a lol.

          In other words, this conversation is going nowhere.

  • FIVEDOLLAR on 01/12/2017 - 23:16

    At 2.1k, wouldn't a desktop be better?

    • KH41 on 01/12/2017 - 23:22
      +6

      Desktops price vs performance will always be the more better pick, however for some people including myself, the portability factor will always win out. It just depends on the needs of the individual and if they are willing to pay the extra for the portability imo.

      • FIVEDOLLAR on 02/12/2017 - 00:01
        -7

        Could you justify the portability on a 4kg laptop?

        • Camm90 on 02/12/2017 - 00:36
          +11

          The ability to fit it inside of a backpack/satchel bag. Yes, they can be heavy (some more than others), but they do serve a purpose for some users.
          As someone who works night shift, I'm "able" to take my laptop to work and play games some nights. I wouldn't be able to do that if I had to take a desktop.
          Being portable doesn't always mean thin and lightweight.

        • FIVEDOLLAR on 02/12/2017 - 00:37
          -1

          @Camm90:
          Fair enough.

        • GregRust on 02/12/2017 - 02:21
          +4

          4kg isn't that heavy in reality. Go to gym and not be lazy.

        • tkcrule on 02/12/2017 - 10:59
          +1

          I still the remember the good old days bring a 4kg laptop and 1kg power brick and a few heavy textbooks to uni! Makes me feel secure for sure XD

        • FIVEDOLLAR on 02/12/2017 - 11:38
          -1

          @GregRust:
          You're not carrying just the laptop.

    • casey2 on 01/12/2017 - 23:44

      Not really for a brand name. Here's the way overpriced Dell with similar specs.

      http://www.dell.com/au/p/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop/pd?oc=a…

      You can grab an Mwave elcheapo for a bit less, but add a monitor and keyboard and you're pretty close.

      https://www.mwave.com.au/product/mwave-px20i-gaming-pc-gtx-1…

      So, I'm all over the laptops these days.

      • FIVEDOLLAR on 02/12/2017 - 00:05

        Not sure which similar specs you're referring to but the desktop will undoubtedly destroy the hp laptop.

        • device host on 02/12/2017 - 00:22

          Sure the 'Alienware' CPU will be much faster with apps that will use 6 threads but otherwise this desktop is lacking - it doesn't include an unlocked CPU or an SSD and only has 8GB of RAM. How can they call it Alienware! The price is nearly double this laptop ($3870) once the options are changed to match better. The GPU in each system is very similar so the desktop will only win easily if you tried using the laptop outside on a hot day.

        • casey2 on 02/12/2017 - 01:54

          Other than the CPU, which, yes would be the only thing to win, the laptop wins hands down. That's a ludicrous price to add an SSD and then stick on a monitor (but that's mainly Alienware BS).

          I just don't agree that you pay a premium for laptop anymore. I used to, especially with the downgrade of GFX card, but nvidia have come to the party and the versatility of taking your machine with you vs the ability to run a better CPU just doesn't cut it.

          You still CAN pay a lot more for laptops. if I want 3x M.2s and 2x HDDs in my laptop and 2 GFX cards, I'll need to splash out for a $6,000 laptop. Then I'm paying way more than chucking a bunch of components into a desktop.

        • Diji1 on 02/12/2017 - 11:16
          +1

          @device host: >it doesn't include an unlocked CPU

          Why would you want an unlocked CPU on a laptop when power consumption goes up exponentiallywith speed increases? The better choice would have been a locked i5.

        • device host on 02/12/2017 - 12:03

          @Diji1: I don't want to overclock a laptop but it's an advantage of using a desktop instead.

  • belongsinforums on 01/12/2017 - 23:31

    These will sell out

  • Aethelbert on 02/12/2017 - 00:02
    +3

    Please keep in mind this is the 2016 variant. The 2017 variant model name is Omen 17-an0xx.

    • Alitoleah on 02/12/2017 - 01:00
      +3

      But it's good deal for GTX1070. no matter the 2016 or 2017 model.

  • device host on 02/12/2017 - 00:14
    +2

    Thanks, I snapped this right up. If I clicked harder my hand would have gone through the desk!

  • AlienC on 02/12/2017 - 03:53

    Dream PC since I think a laptop with a GTX 1080 in it costs like a GTX 1080ti price wise more which is kind of ridiculous.

  • MrZ on 02/12/2017 - 04:01

    Finally, a decent gaming laptop with a BIG screen, not a puny 15.6" screen from a $400 Celeron.

    • syousef on 02/12/2017 - 13:06

      Got a similarly specd Acer Predator from one of the ebay sales a fee months ago for $1700. Deal was on Ozb. Some will rubbish the Acer brand but I have had good luck

  • npnp on 02/12/2017 - 07:48
    +2

    My past experience with HP laptops with high specs (HP Omen with 6700HQ and HP Pavilion 15 Gaming with 6700HQ) is that their screens are pretty bad. They are IPS so viewing angles are decent but that's the only good thing about them. Colors are ridiculously bad, contrast is a joke. When I compared with my wife's Asus Ultrabook the difference in Colors and contrast was so obvious. I simply couldn't live with both of those laptops. Read reviews and they all mention this issue (I still went ahead and bought thinking reviewers must have got lemons.. lol).
    Hopefully HP may have fixed this in later generations. On the plus side you will be pleasantly surprised to find an empty m.2 nvme slot inside in case if you want to increase booting speed further.

    • device host on 02/12/2017 - 13:08
      +1

      This is a good point to mention, always check the screen specs closely before buying a gaming laptop as some of them are just bad. This one is OK thanks to GSync. Have a look at this review which compares the 2016 to 2017 model.
      Key points about screen:
      - The refresh rate is 'unsatisfactory' for gamers (B>W 30.4ms) but the 120Hz G-Sync makes it run smooth.
      - The screen refresh rate is 20% better on this model (2016)
      - The color coverage (sRGB) is 10% better on the 2017 model.
      Laptop screens generally improve over time but often there is a lot of variation between models (and sometimes the LCD panel can even change on the same laptop when supplies run short). I'd imagine that the manufacturer asks suppliers for a screen that does 120Hz Gsync but then doesn't pay too much attention to the other specs. I wouldn't assume reviewers are getting lemons (to rationalise your purchase haha) unless one review varies a lot from the rest - The better reviews will state the model of the panel in the laptop they reviewed. If you need something to rationalise your purchase, compare specs to models you can actually find for similar prices - Nothing I could find (with 17" screen) comes close to this laptop without spending at least another $600. Here is the best I could find close to this price (which is actually a good bargain! but not an EPIC bargain like this).

  • imurgod on 02/12/2017 - 08:19

    Great deal

  • pennypincher on 02/12/2017 - 09:11

    website getting hammered now…

  • DanielR on 02/12/2017 - 10:40
    +1

    Damn 17” that’s huge carting around a portable desktop 😝

  • device host on 02/12/2017 - 13:18

    Out of stock in Australia, but still shipping from overseas.

    • duglet on 02/12/2017 - 15:48

      Hey how did you find this out? I'm having trouble with their order tracking. +1 on this deal!

      • device host on 03/12/2017 - 11:52

        It changed from 'in stock' to 'ships in N days'. They may not process the order until more stock arrives so the status might stay blank for a number of days.

  • scuba12steve on 02/12/2017 - 18:16
    +3

    Couldn't help myself here, too good a deal to pass up, I nearly bought a metabox Prime-S PA70HS-G, but glad i didn't because if i modify the meta's specs to match this one, it comes up to a princely $3241 (samsung pm960, 2 year warranty, 16gb ram, external drive, windows 10 home, no extra hdd, intel 8265 wifi)

    I was very interested to find out what hard drive was in it, apparently its a samsung pm961, which i was looking at buying earlier this year because it had insane speeds at the time - im sure it's excellent and its better than what was in the metabox one.

    The wifi is a an Intel AC 7265NGW - basically gives up to 867Mbps. There are upgrades to this like the metabox's intel AC 8265 (with bluetooth 5), but I'm sure this will do for most of us.

    I'm almost certain the monitor will be a gysnc one, even thought they didn't write on the specs sheet. Here is the part number for it "GNRC 17.3 INCH PANEL FHDAGUWVA300eDPflatGsyncDDGF - for 1.1 SuperPower use Mfg SA#"

    Next question is, if I regret getting the 60hz screen and i'm feeling lucky will I be able to just swap in the 120hz part for the panel?

    If anyone is interested in the specifics of some of the dumbed down specs, here's hp's parts list for it:
    http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=1DF50PA

    Also, check if your work will let you salary sacrifice this, it might get you an extra couple of hundred back. For me it should be between $400-$500 extra back, plus salary sacrifice on any accessories or upgrades (possibly the only real perk we get). I'm a dev, so looking forward to seeing visual studio running at a decent speed on this and cranking the settings up on a few games that I'm playing.

    • scuba12steve on 02/12/2017 - 21:44
      +1

      To answer my own question. No i cannot upgrade the lcd panel, the UHD 120hz one is a 40pin edp and the FHD 60hz is a 30pin edp connector. Guess I'll just have to get a 4k tv if I want to start living large.

      • inusure on 03/12/2017 - 20:43
        +1

        mate, im impressed by your research!
        Thank you, bro.

  • krishy123 on 02/12/2017 - 22:46

    I see that the models below it have a 1TB sata drive. Do these allow a sata drive to be added also? Or is there no space except for a single m2 ssd?

    • device host on 03/12/2017 - 12:00
      +2

      The specs say there is 1x M.2 slot and 1x 2.5" bay and the SSD is in the M.2 slot so that leaves a 2.5" bay free (used for 1/2TB SATA drives like you saw). It looks like there is no easy access to either drives so the whole bottom cover needs removing - A job that requires experience.

  • yamaguchi on 03/12/2017 - 14:24

    So nowadays mobile gpus are identical to desktop gpus? why is it 1070 but not 1070m, are they the same and have the same performance? i don't believe this since desktop video cards have those gigantic 2, 3 fans spinning.

  • Zealouz on 03/12/2017 - 14:43

    Wish was the newer model, then probably can price match, however the feedback suggests the pc constantly froze after 3 months of use

  • Ramrunner on 04/12/2017 - 11:18
    +1

    As a reseller - my BUY price for this unit was $2531.16 when they were in stock EX TAX. So $2784.28 for me to stock.

    So can absolutely verify this is a genuine bargain guys grab it while you can.

  • payton on 04/12/2017 - 22:13

    Went to JB, they had a few Omen laptops on display
    Price and specs wise, while the one below can't match this Deal, I was surprised the chassis (wrist area) was metal
    This SOB was ice cold

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/omen/hp-…

  • device host on 05/12/2017 - 00:42

    Also FYI - Looks like 16GB is MAXIMUM RAM so don't buy if you might want more.

  • chemicalbuz on 05/12/2017 - 18:28

    is there any review of this exact model? i'd would like to check some temps but i can't find any of the 233tx model

  • AussieMark on 05/12/2017 - 19:22

    I want to hold out another week and see if Amex has a cash back or something for this

  • scuba12steve on 05/12/2017 - 23:00

    If anyone was worried about the usb 3.1 gen1 ports and no type c connectors, fear not! There is compact adaptor that gives basically the same functionality. I just wish I could locate a cheaper option. They seem to be a little hard to find and this is the most compact one I've seen.

    https://www.amazon.com/Acessorz-Hi-speed-Connector-Converter…

    https://www.banggood.com/USB-3_0-A-Male-to-USB-3_1-Type-C-Fe… - out of stock but even more compact

  • payton on 06/12/2017 - 13:41

    Anyone checked the delivery estimate given on the confirmation email?
    Mine says planned ship date 19/12/2017

    This conflicts with info on their store
    "If item is in stock, expect delivery in 2-4 working days"
    http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Offer.aspx?p=…

    They only changed ETA to '15 business days' few days after Deal was posted

  • AussieMark on 06/12/2017 - 21:35

    they told me out of stock - not sure if its an elaborate buy strategy

    • Wish on 06/12/2017 - 21:36

      Are they giving refunds now?

      • AussieMark on 06/12/2017 - 21:38

        not sure yet, will wait and see. I mean the chat rep said out of stock

        • inusure on 06/12/2017 - 23:47

          I received a phone call from HP saying the model i ordered was out of stock and discontinued so they are going to give me the 2017 model at the same price!
          The only problem is that i have to wait until end of December or the second week of January 2018! Hell yeah, i am happy to wait!

        • AussieMark on 06/12/2017 - 23:56

          @inusure:

          lol if this is true they are suddenly going to get a shit ton of orders hahaha

          lets see what I get

  • AussieMark on 06/12/2017 - 23:57

    One thing the chat reps said this is a refurbished model ?? does that mean second hand

    • Wish on 07/12/2017 - 06:57

      I could only imagine the monitor, video card and motherboard being 2nd hand.
      I'd dare say they would have to replace everything else at factory level.
      I don't think it's much of an upgrade to a refurb 2017 model, personally I probably wouldn't accept the deal.

    • payton on 07/12/2017 - 12:31

      Hey, did the rep suggest they'll give you the 2017 model for free, but it will be refurbished and not new - hence the long wait till January?

      cause I'd hesitate to get an upgrade to a refurb unit

      • Wish on 07/12/2017 - 12:58

        Got the same email. Asked for a refund instead.

        • AussieMark on 07/12/2017 - 13:41

          I spoke to another chat rep and they said no refurbished models.. so now I'm confused.

        • AussieMark on 07/12/2017 - 13:44

          Damn I don't want your one I want 2017 model haha

  • AussieMark on 07/12/2017 - 08:55

    I would have thought they would need to decide if it's refurbished

  • payton on 07/12/2017 - 15:41
    +1

    Been contacted as well. Confirmed with Rep that the substitute will be brand new. ETA end of Dec to mid Jan

  • AussieMark on 07/12/2017 - 18:22
    +1

    OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

    I was checking everyday waiting for an amex cashback deal…. found out that there were 16 in stock then an hour later all gone… but they didnt close the item off the site yet.

    Decided to pull the plug and see…

    Got a call today saying they will upgrade it at no charge. OH MY GOD

    Just need to wait an extra month (by end dec or 2nd week of jan)

  • scuba12steve on 07/12/2017 - 19:31

    Hey,

    I received my new laptop yesterday afternoon, however the HDMI to VGA adapter is missing and the External USB DVDRW drive.

    I've contacted hp and here is their reply:

    Hi Steve,

    Good day.

    Kindly check attached file for a copy of your invoice. I also sent a copy of this email to [email protected].

    Regarding with the item that you said was missing, we apologize but those items are not really included on the product that you bought from our online store.

    I understand that these items were posted as inclusion on the item you bought however there was an error from our online store. The items below does not include with HP Omen 17-w233tx laptop.

    1x HDMI to VGA adapter
    1x USB External DVDRW

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and error that happened on our website.

    Sincerely,

    Karen Joy Francisco
    Customer Service Representative
    APJ HP.com Online Store Operations
    HP Inc.

    • Wish on 07/12/2017 - 19:33

      What a joke

    • scuba12steve on 07/12/2017 - 19:33
      +1

      Isn't this a breach of contract under tort law?

      It may well have been a mistake, however they can't just say something is included with the laptop, take the money, and ship an incomplete item.

      • payton on 07/12/2017 - 19:34

        Ask for a discount maybe?

    • payton on 07/12/2017 - 19:34

      When did you order? I ordered 1/12 and was told out of stock. The rep said this while the online page still says 'available in 15 biz days'

      • scuba12steve on 07/12/2017 - 19:37

        I ordered on the 2/12, so they must have pulled stock from somewhere. The box has ingram micro on the side.

        • Wish on 07/12/2017 - 19:37

          ingram micro?

        • scuba12steve on 07/12/2017 - 19:38

          @Wish: I think they're like a massive distributor in the asia pacific region.

  • AussieMark on 07/12/2017 - 21:51

    ps its definitely new stock,

  • scuba12steve on 09/12/2017 - 01:14

    For anyone who wants to upgrade the wifi and bluetooth to BT 5.0, intel just released the 9560 ngff wifi adapter - it only passed fcc regulation in july.
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless…

    p.s - I know the link says AC-7260, but the description and photo's say 9560 throughout. Its about $35 aud

    Also, some of you may have discovered the situation with adding an extra drive, basically you need to buy a specific ribbon cable and bracket, they're each about $80-90. So I figure it can't be the only option, surely they don't mix up the wire configurations between the usb headers every time they make a laptop, so I found this and it was much much cheaper, it has the same number of metal tabs on the end, I presume its the same size given the laptop it was for was also a 2016 model. Anyway, I'm willing to bet my laptop on it. I'll repost the results when i get it.
    https://www.banggood.com/HDD-Cable-Hard-Disk-Connector-with-…

  • scuba12steve on 09/12/2017 - 01:16

    Was anyone else missing their HDMI to VGA adapter and External USB DVDRW drive by chance?

  • moist on 09/12/2017 - 11:39

    I ordered on 2/12 and on the tracking page it has my order as "cancelled" without a cancellation date. Money is out of my account… I think I need to contact HP.

    • moist on 11/12/2017 - 15:11

      48hrs+ and no response from support, purchase still listed as canceled. Anyone else having problems with HP?

      • Wish on 11/12/2017 - 18:28

        I don't think they work on weekends.

        • moist on 12/12/2017 - 06:33

          Turns out they reversed the money from my debit card, which showed on my transactions as leaving my account a few days ago but no longer appears at all. I now have to wait for them to give me DD details. What a pain in the ass this has been.

        • moist on 14/12/2017 - 16:25

          @moist: I got a call from HP today offering a free upgrade to the latest model and 32gb ram, ended up paying using DD. Overall pretty happy now :).

        • floppybot on 15/12/2017 - 18:24

          @moist: Probably didn't have as much trouble as you with the chat reps, but I only got an upgrade to a newer model (still 16GB)… the AN062tx. Perhaps I should ask for more RAM?

  • AussieMark on 10/12/2017 - 16:53

    Anyone else going to claim TRs on this?

    I'm thinking to ask for a new receipt later as it's based on the day of purchase so may be a little tight if it takes 40 days to arrive

  • scuba12steve on 12/12/2017 - 12:40
    +3

    Hey,

    Just got a call from HP telling me they are sending the external usb dvdrw burner and a usb to hdmi adapter (instead of hdmi to vga). I had to make about 4-5 calls and bring up their responsibilities under Australian Consumer Law to deliver as advertised, but they eventually caved.

    I would recommend that anyone who bought this laptop who hasn't received the full set of items included give this a shot. I can post a copy of the original ad if anyone else needs it.

    Cheers

    • memeh on 14/12/2017 - 16:17

      Hi scuba12steve. Can you please upload a link of your screenshot for the benefit of the others who ordered and have not received. I'll update the post as well with the link you have. Thanks.

      • scuba12steve on 18/12/2017 - 19:10

        Hi,

        I tried doing it a few times earlier today but onedrive seemed to be down. Here's the pdf: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArH0__l5B2ATgr4OUfnmU3KfPnKpxA

        Also forgot to mention that they ran out of usb to hdmi adapters so the guy gave me a bunch of options to pick from and i ended up getting the HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo: http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx?…. Other options were a bluetooth speaker and a basic wireless mouse. It may say $109 for the keyboard but trust me they aren't worth much more than $50 - still can't complain, its more useful than the hdmi adapter anyway.

        They're delivering the burner and the keyboard tomorrow - good luck to all, it may take some persistence but hey you're entitled to get what you were sold.

  • payton on 19/12/2017 - 23:43

    Got a 'item being shipped' email tonight.
    Their Sales Support team in Philippines is horrid! Poor English, not really understanding the question/request and very croaky phone line - can hardly communicate with them.

    Been trying to reach the rep via their zendesk and Facebook for 2 days just trying to change delivery address - because office christmas closure.

  • AussieMark on 27/12/2017 - 09:37

    Estimated arrival is Jan 2nd

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