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    My GT725 is on the way!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by ScubaSteveO, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. ScubaSteveO

    ScubaSteveO Notebook Guru

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    :D I have ordered the GT725-74US and should get it tomorrow! It was tough to pick between this model and the 75. I just felt I did not need the higher resolution on a 17" screen. I will be using a desk monitor at times anyway. Since I will use this at work occasionally, the DVD drive was better suited to my needs over the BD drive. I looked high and low and this seemed to be the best bang for the buck out right now. I will post a review once I have had a chance to play with it. I am going to try and find a copy of the 64 bit OS to install as well. If anyone has any good locations to look for a clean copy, let me know! :p
     
    ScubaSteveO, Apr 17, 2009
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    Redlance Notebook Consultant

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    congrats on the new system! I hope you enjoy it like I do :)
     
    Redlance, Apr 17, 2009
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    Bumming, It looks like I won't get it till Monday. I did 2nd day air, but I did not request a Saturday delivery. :mad:
     
    ScubaSteveO, Apr 17, 2009
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    tmsjava Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered mine, 2 day delivery...should get it on Friday! Did you get yours yet?
     
    tmsjava, Apr 22, 2009
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    I got mine on Monday. I have been so busy though that I have been so busy I have barely had time to play with it though. I am using the 32bit Vista at the moment. I am going to partition the hard drive and install Linux Mint I think.
     
    ScubaSteveO, Apr 22, 2009
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    mjfrozenchips Notebook Consultant

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    Hehe I just ordered mine today from newegg :]
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 23, 2009
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    mjfrozenchips Notebook Consultant

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    Sold my Gateway 7805u
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 23, 2009
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    Have not ordered mine yet but did return my 3rd 7805u to BB yesterday... great hardware but cheap build quality and insanely irritating noise from the gpu / gpu fan
     
    kinbote, Apr 23, 2009
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    Congrats bro, have fun with it!
     
    bestbacon, Apr 24, 2009
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    3rd LOL ? I had seven lol! 4 WXGA'S and 3 WUXGA, I Couldnt take it. Everyday, I always felt that I could have payed a little less more for much more powerful and will last me for about a good 2-4 yrs before i buy a new laptop again. I sold some on craigslist and made profit for all my WUXGA's most of the ones that bought them are from the navy. LOL! But seriosuly tho, the hype about that WUXGA on gateway is ridiculous, WXGA is alot better on the 9800M GTS. All eye candies and more fps.
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 24, 2009
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    DAmmit man, I was too late to order today, Got submitted, verified, and charged but not shipped! it sucks no sat and sunday ups delivery.
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 24, 2009
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