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1. What model monitor do you have that "doesn't wake up"? Sometimes it is the graphics card driver's fault, BIOS, or storage.
2. The restart button is basically holding onto the power button for a few seconds to turn off the system, then turn it back on. Warm boot (restart) buttons haven't been including on chassis for a while. At least I don't remember them in the past 15 years.
3. Backup discs are provided if the customer needs them. When you call support you have that option for them to send it I think. It's better for the environment in my opinion.
4. Blue screens of death aren't always HP's fault. I know that I've added stuff onto my computer like Daemon tools which have caused blue screens.
5. I don't know much about HP pricing, but wouldn't the same computer 6 months from now be cheaper? I remember when I bought my first nVidia 8800GTX graphics card it was $600. A couple of months later, it was $500, then 400. Last I remember it was 200-300.
What is the blue screen code? When it happens you should see a code, something like 0x00000116?
Something like this: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/disaut
I understand your frustration, but let's see if we can help you figure out your BSOD code 
Trillium,
Its too late for you anyway, but the 21 day return window begins the day of DELIVERY not the day of purchase. I had a e9180t that had the usual BSOD etc. and called to return it. Good think I had checked HP's return policy on their website which clearly states the 21 days begin at delivery. The Indian rep told me it was too late for a return because it had been over 21 days since purchase. I had to forcefully correct her twice on this before she gave up following this part of her script. Unfortunately for her, the policy is right on HP's website so she had to shut up and move to the next obstacle on her list. Then she put me on hold to "speak to my supervisor" and it was "did you call technical support and get a case number?". I said I had called but didnt have the case number. She said she needed a case number to give me an RMA for my return (lie #2). I refused to call tech support again to have the computer sent back to the shop and be returned to me after the 21 day window, which is of course what they were hoping for. I told her that nowhere in HP's return policy does it say you MUST have a case number to return the system, only that HP has the right to verify that I called. I said I was within the 21 day window and wanted my money back for this lemon period. When this also failed to put me off, she put me on hold again "to talk to my supervisor," who if he even exists, was obvioulsy coaching her on how to deny me the return, but she never came back on the line and eventually my call was dropped back to the main cue and I was greeted by HP's elevator hold music. I called again and got a return authorization number from another rep without problems. Bottom line, if you are within 21 days of delivery and your e9xxx is hanging and freezing, just return it and save yourself the agravation. If they deny you, call back and speak to someone else.
Here is a link to the return policy
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/return_
Here is the policy, copy/paste:
Returns exchanges
Return & exchange policy 
Return periodWe encourage you to try out your products right away so that if there is a problem, you can return them before the returns deadline. We accept returns and exchanges for up to 21 days after delivery, except on opened boxed software, Designjet Z2100 series Printers, HP Color LaserJet CP6015dn Printer, and gift cards (except where required by law). After the 21-day period, you can get support for any product issues from HP Customer Care.CreditsCredit for returns and exchanges is issued once we confirm receipt of the merchandise. Please be aware that your financial institution may take 5-to-7 business days to process your credit and have it reflect in your account.
Cheers and good luck.
