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    Mistake or Best Deal Ever?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by thebeesknees, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. thebeesknees

    thebeesknees Notebook Enthusiast

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    thebeesknees, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. Charr

    Charr Notebook Deity

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    It could be pricing error. If it is, chances are it won't ship, and you'll get a refund. If you really won't one, I would go for it, and use PayPal and/or a credit card for buyer protection.
     
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  3. thebeesknees

    thebeesknees Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heh, I don't have the cash right now. It's just that when I do in a couple of months, I'd like it.
     
    thebeesknees, Nov 18, 2008
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  4. zmatin

    zmatin Notebook Consultant

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    It seems pretty legit, with the pricing appropriate for an older generation CPU/GPU. The P-series Core2Duos are more efficient/powerful, and the 9-series nvidia GPUs are on a smaller die meaning more efficient/powerful. It sounds like a pretty good deal, but there are better ones out there with current-gen hardware.
     
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  5. thebeesknees

    thebeesknees Notebook Enthusiast

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    In this price range? Which ones?
     
    thebeesknees, Nov 18, 2008
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  6. zmatin

    zmatin Notebook Consultant

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    Actually, I slightly take that back. I feel like there will be more systems with similar specs and pricing as newer lines come out over the next few months and distributors need to clear inventory. It is a really nice looking deal right now, though you say that you won't be buying for a couple months, so I'd wait and see what else shows, because options make the best deals even juicier.
     
    zmatin, Nov 19, 2008
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  7. Micaiah

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    A hundred more dollars gets you the GX630. It's smaller and has the 9600M GT DDR3, but the CPU isn't as good (AMD processor). I highly advise looking in the MSI subforum about the GX700; I've read some bad things about the older MSI notebooks.
     
    Micaiah, Nov 19, 2008
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  8. zfactor

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    wow still a heck of a price for that. if i didnt have the compals i bought for my office i would grab these
     
    zfactor, Nov 19, 2008
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  9. Phil

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    Moved to bargains section.
     
    Phil, Nov 19, 2008
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  10. zfactor

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    this is tempting i still may grab one or two..
     
    zfactor, Nov 19, 2008
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  11. KnightofTruth

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    Wow, that seems like a great deal. Never used an MSI before, any major known hw/fw/sw fiascos?
     
    KnightofTruth, Nov 19, 2008
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  12. mullenbooger

    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    I don't see it, its $700 for a midrange gaming notebook. Is it really that good of a deal? Months ago those gateways with the 8800s were going for ~1000, and those were much better performers, no?
     
    mullenbooger, Nov 19, 2008
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  13. make 7 up yours

    make 7 up yours Notebook Geek

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    Those gateway laptops had pretty crappy cpu's though.
     
    make 7 up yours, Nov 19, 2008
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