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    MS-1039 [need buying help]

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Cursedme, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. Cursedme

    Cursedme Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am seriously considering buying the MS-1039
    I was looking at these three companies
    Xmeld
    Rawpower computers
    RK computers

    My current thoughts on the specs are

    I have a few questions
    RK computers offers a WXGA and a WSXGA(nonglare)
    does the WSXGA only come in non-glare form? (can someone clarify this)

    What kind of Wireless Card is best?

    Is it ok for me to buy just the barebones/processor from the reseller and purchase the individual parts(harddrive ram) from newegg and install them myself?

    What do the 1/2/3yr warrenties cover? just the barebones?

    I am leaning towards RK computers. any advice would be helpful.

    Thanks! :confused:
     
    Cursedme, Jun 7, 2006
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  2. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    i believe the wsxga is only in matte (non-glossy form).

    i don't know about the wireless card.

    yes. make sure you get an installation manual.

    the warranty covers the barebones system, i.e. lcd, motherboard, gpu.
     
    ejl, Jun 7, 2006
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  3. Cursedme

    Cursedme Notebook Enthusiast

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    aww ouch i was hoping to get a WSXGA in glossy format
     
    Cursedme, Jun 7, 2006
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  4. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    you could always check out the asus z96j. major differences are no bluetooth, core duo, and glossy wsxga screen.
     
    ejl, Jun 7, 2006
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  5. Garrath

    Garrath Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've just bougt my system from Rawpower, getting it on Tuesday so I will let you know how it all goes with my set up :)
     
    Garrath, Jun 7, 2006
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  6. robm@rkcomputer.net

    [email protected] Company Representative

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    WSXGA-non glare only
    Wireless-do you need use bluetooth? 6855b if you want bluetooth, 6833 no bluetooth.
    Whatever reseller you buy from, your best bet is let them install, and assemble it for you.
     
    [email protected], Jun 7, 2006
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  7. 780Cinco

    780Cinco Notebook Evangelist

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    got mine today from rkcomputer. i suggest you buy from them
     
    780Cinco, Jun 7, 2006
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  8. Cursedme

    Cursedme Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well i bought the Ram and Harddrive from Newegg and Ordered the Laptop from Xmeld. =D
    RKcomputer had too many errors with my debit card =|
    Can't wait for my laptop project to begin!
     
    Cursedme, Jun 8, 2006
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  9. Cursedme

    Cursedme Notebook Enthusiast

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    to those 1039 buyers out there...

    are you happy with the aethetics of the laptop? color etc?
     
    Cursedme, Jun 8, 2006
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