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    ibuypower.com-are the laptops MSI barebone?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by spam.mcspamerson, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. spam.mcspamerson

    spam.mcspamerson Newbie

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    Just wondering if anyone could confirm whether or not the laptops from ibuypower.com are MSI barebone systems.

    Has anyone purchased from them? if so what was your experience like.
     
    spam.mcspamerson, Aug 14, 2011
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Most of their chassis are actually Clevo
    The CZ12 model im not 100% sure but it looks like its built from a Compal
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 16, 2011
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    Iceflare16 Notebook Guru

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    I bought from them and did not have a good time with them. I would advise you looked else where. Preferably from one of the vendors here. Such as GentechPC or even Xoticpc.
     
    Iceflare16, Aug 16, 2011
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I think what he is asking is if they are based off the barebone machine or retail machine (which has the lights and other touch buttons).
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 16, 2011
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    Septimus_DSX Notebook Consultant

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    The barebones machines also have the touch buttons. I am running an MS1656 Whitebook (same as a GX640).
     
    Septimus_DSX, Aug 17, 2011
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    In this case they don't, at least not the turbo button and such.

    1656 != 16F2
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 17, 2011
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    Septimus_DSX Notebook Consultant

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    Never said it was. Please re-read.
     
    Septimus_DSX, Aug 17, 2011
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    You said the barebones machines have touch buttons.

    I own the 16F2 and it has no touch buttons, it just has two regular buttons.

    So you were equating the two when they are different.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 17, 2011
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