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    Gateway P173-X FX at TD for $1329.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by goodspeed(TPF), Dec 25, 2008.

  1. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4011665&CatId=17


    Specifications
    Condition: New

    Operating Systems: Windows® Vista™ Ultimate

    Platform: Notebook PC

    Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54

    Display Type: Widescreen Ultrabright TFT WXGA+

    Viewable Screen Size: 17"

    Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 900

    Processor Brand: Intel

    Processor Class: Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500

    Processor Speed: 2.2GHz

    Processor FSB: 800MHz

    Processor Cache: 4MB

    Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology

    Memory Type: DDR2

    Memory Size: 4GB

    Memory Speed: PC2-5300

    Memory Slots (Total): 2

    Memory Slots (Available): 0

    Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB

    Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics

    GPU/VPU: NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800M GTS

    Video Memory: 512MB GDDR3 Video Memory

    Video Interface: HDMI, VGA

    Capacity: 200GB (7200 RPM)

    Optical Drive Type: Dual Layer DVD±RW/RAM with LabelFlash

    Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

    Capacity: 5-in-1

    Media Types: SecureDigital
    Memory Stick
    xD-Picture Card
    Memory Stick PRO
    Multi Media Card

    Audio Description: Integrated Audio

    Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support

    PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

    PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

    Serial Communication Ports: N/A

    Parallel Ports: N/A

    USB Ports: 3

    FireWire Ports: 1

    Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A

    LAN Ports: 1

    Modem Ports: 1

    Audio Out Jacks: 1

    Line In Jacks: N/A

    Microphone Jacks: 1

    VGA Ports: 1

    S-Video Connectors: N/A

    DVI Video: N/A

    Port Replicator/Connector: N/A

    Communications Description: Integrated LAN
    Integrated Modem
    Integrated Wireless LAN
    Integrated Bluetooth

    Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
    RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
    802.11b/g Wireless Networking
    Bluetooth™

    Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
    10/100/1000Mbps Network
    54 Mbps
    Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR

    Protocols: V.92
    802.11b
    802.11g

    Width: 15.75", 400 mm

    Height: 1.3" - 1.7"
    33 - 43 mm

    Depth: 11.75"
    298 mm

    Weight: 9.2 lbs

    Mouse Type: Touch Pad

    Buttons: 2

    Scrolling Capability: Vertical Scroll Up/Down

    Keyboard Type: Fullsize with Numberpad

    Battery Type: 9-Cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life: N/A

    Some of you might be interested. :D
     
  2. alitunay

    alitunay Power Seller

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    Compared to the 7805p this is not a deal at all.
     
  3. goodspeed(TPF)

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    Agreed. Compared to the 7811a at 750 this is way to expensive. But some people go for that sort of thing.
     
  4. alitunay

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    Yeah, both 7811 and 7805 are much cheaper than this model and they provide alot more goodies. Especially 7805 is also brand new.