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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
*Choice of a popular HP Laptop (variable pricing based on model) | *Choice of a popular HP or OMEN Gaming Laptop (variable pricing based on model) | ||
*Dedicated 24/7 Pro live phone support with an HP Agent | *Dedicated 24/7 Pro live phone support with an HP Agent | ||
*Continuous warranty service | |||
*Next-day shipping replacement for repairs/issues unresolvable over the phone | *Next-day shipping replacement for repairs/issues unresolvable over the phone | ||
*Option to keep or upgrade to a new model every year (if available) | *Option to keep or upgrade to a new model every year (if available) | ||
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==Pricing== | ==Pricing== | ||
*Laptops | *Laptops (HP Branded) | ||
**$19.99/month - HP 15"<ref group="note"> Only specified on the TOS sheet, or out of stock. </ref> | **$19.99/month - HP 15"<ref group="note"> Only specified on the TOS sheet, or out of stock. </ref> | ||
**$34.99/month - HP Pavilion 16" | **$34.99/month - HP Pavilion 16" | ||
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**$54.99/month - HP OmniBook X Flip 14" | **$54.99/month - HP OmniBook X Flip 14" | ||
**$84.99/month - HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" | **$84.99/month - HP EliteBook 6 G1q 14" | ||
*Optional Peripherals | *Laptops (OMEN Branded) | ||
**$49.99/month - Victus 15" | |||
**$69.99/month - OMEN 16" | |||
**$79.99/month - OMEN 17" | |||
**$129.99/month - OMEN MAX 16" | |||
*Optional Peripherals (HP Branded) | |||
**$1.99/month - HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | **$1.99/month - HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | ||
**$3.99/month - HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub | **$3.99/month - HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub | ||
**$6.99/month - HP Series 5 27" FHD White Monitor | **$6.99/month - HP Series 5 27" FHD White Monitor | ||
**$9.99/month - HP Smart Tank Plus 651<ref group="note"> Ditto note 1. </ref> | **$9.99/month - HP Smart Tank Plus 651<ref group="note"> Ditto note 1. </ref> | ||
*Optional Peripherals (OMEN/HyperX Branded) | |||
**$3.99/month - HyperX Cloud III Headset | |||
**$6.99month - HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Headset | |||
**$7.99/month - HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Headset | |||
**$4.99/month - HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro Mouse | |||
**$5.99/month - HyperX QuadCast 2 Microphone | |||
**$7.99/month - HyperX QuadCast 2 S Microphone | |||
**$5.99/month - OMEN 24" Monitor | |||
**$9.99/month - OMEN 27" G2 Monitor | |||
**$4.79/month - HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Keyboard | |||
==Other Concerns== | ==Other Concerns== | ||
* | *HP Elitebook has built-in 5G eSim cellular with data provided through the subscription, HP could have remote access in areas with no WiFi | ||
**Use of the HP Go 5G service is limited to on-device usage; consumers cannot use tethering, mobile plan sharing + hotspot, and direct 3rd party service use | |||
**HP Go 5G service and data plan may be terminated without notice if HP believes that the consumer has violated the terms of the Go service | |||
**5G data use falls under a strict throttling system as follows: | |||
***Data Cap per Month: 5GB | |||
***Over 5GB --> 5 Mbps | |||
***Over 10GB --> 2 Mbps | |||
***Over 25GB --> 1 Mbps | |||
***Over 100GB --> 100 Kbps | |||
*HP may use tracking or targeted marketing with the device since the household sharing restriction tracks the device IP address and geographical location | |||
*HP services could force the device to auto-update to the latest software, whether the consumer wants it or not | |||
*HP ID Account required to log in and sign up for the subscription and use the HP services on the device | *HP ID Account required to log in and sign up for the subscription and use the HP services on the device | ||
*Extra peripherals (mouse + keyboard, dock, display) bought in the deal cannot be owned and must be returned with the laptop if the subscription is canceled; additional monthly cost, no option for a one-time purchase | *Extra peripherals (mouse + keyboard, dock, display) bought in the deal cannot be owned and must be returned with the laptop if the subscription is canceled; additional monthly cost, no option for a one-time purchase | ||
*Data retrieval for a locked down laptop must be done over support, and is at the discretion of the support techs and your subscription status | *Data retrieval for a locked down laptop must be done over support, and is at the discretion of the support techs and your subscription status | ||
*No/limited support for laptops with modifications or any other product not in-line with your subscription, and additional fees may be due if HP claims that technical support was "made difficult"<ref>{{Cite web |last=HP Development Company LP |date=10 Nov 2025 |title=If Support Services are made more difficult because of such ineligible components or products, we will charge You for the extra work at our standard service rates |url=https://www.hp.com/us-en/laptops/subscription-terms.html#section=tos-11 |url-status=live |access-date=19 Feb 2026 |website=HP Laptop Subscription - Terms of Services}}</ref> due to these modifications | *No/limited support for laptops with modifications or any other product not in-line with your subscription, and additional fees may be due if HP claims that technical support was "made difficult"<ref>{{Cite web |last=HP Development Company LP |date=10 Nov 2025 |title=If Support Services are made more difficult because of such ineligible components or products, we will charge You for the extra work at our standard service rates |url=https://www.hp.com/us-en/laptops/subscription-terms.html#section=tos-11 |url-status=live |access-date=19 Feb 2026 |website=HP Laptop Subscription - Terms of Services |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251104125227/https://www.hp.com/us-en/laptops/subscription-terms.html |archive-date=4 Nov 2025}}</ref> due to these modifications | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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*HP Website: [https://hplaptopsubscription.hp.com/?jumpid=ma_globalnav_sub_mkt_laptop#faq HP Laptop Subscription] | *HP Website: [https://hplaptopsubscription.hp.com/?jumpid=ma_globalnav_sub_mkt_laptop#faq HP Laptop Subscription] | ||
*HP Laptop Subscription: [https://www.hp.com/us-en/laptops/subscription-terms.html#section=tos-11 Terms of Services (US Only Pilot Edition)] | *HP Laptop Subscription: [https://www.hp.com/us-en/laptops/subscription-terms.html#section=tos-11 Terms of Services (US Only Pilot Edition)] | ||
*HP OMEN Laptop Subscription: [https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_12770288-12770336-16 Terms of Services] | |||
*HP Datasheet: [https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA8-5152ENW.pdf HP Go 5G Service Sheet] | *HP Datasheet: [https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/4AA8-5152ENW.pdf HP Go 5G Service Sheet] | ||
*Linus Tech Tips: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4e-Kt02rfc&t=534s HP has Subscription Laptops Now] | *Linus Tech Tips: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4e-Kt02rfc&t=534s HP has Subscription Laptops Now] | ||