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    Toshiba Portege r835-p88 13.3" - 503$ shipped - i5-2540m, 6gb RAM, 640gb HDD

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by niffcreature, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I thought this was a pretty good deal, considering its a 13.3" 3.2lb ultraportable with Sandy Bridge. Sure a Dell e6220 may have a better warranty but no optical drive and they're pretty hard to find near this price with good specs.

    Link: http://dabrasales.com/products.php?...phics,-Windows-7-Home-Premium-64%2dBit-(Blue)

    Picked one up myself cause its exactly what I was looking for. Might try to get a 1600x900 LCD for it! :eek:
     
    niffcreature, Feb 6, 2012
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That website looks like it was put together in about 5 minutes with MS Publisher. It barely loads, too. If you actually do get the laptop, great, but I'd be very suspicious of ordering from there. In fact, this is what it says on their "Shipping & Returns" page (emphasis mine):

     
    saturnotaku, Feb 6, 2012
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  3. Tatarimoke

    Tatarimoke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Prices and that website are cheap, maybe too cheap to be true...If you get it Iìm interested too

    How can i check if it's defective without opening it?
     
    Tatarimoke, Feb 6, 2012
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  4. Cin'

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    Agreed. I would stay far and away from this company.

    Based on a few internet queries. See this thread I found:
    Re: Dabrasales.com???: Micro Four Thirds Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

    And, the site was created 12/11/11. And, it privacy is "hidden" Stay far, away (well, do what you like..whatever)... :eek: Whois Lookup - Domain Names Search, Registration, & Availability | Whois.net
     
    Cin', Feb 6, 2012
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  5. SemiExpert

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    OfficeMax had a B&M deal on a Portege R835 for $479.
     
    SemiExpert, Feb 11, 2012
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  6. MSGaldenzi

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    Anyone notice the link does not work now....
     
    MSGaldenzi, Feb 16, 2012
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  7. Cin'

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    Probably because the site owner/company is busy forming another highly reputable site for everyone to do business with. :rolleyes:



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    Cin', Feb 16, 2012
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  8. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    They sent me an email, saying that they charged my credit card and shipped the order. Which isn't true. They didn't charge the card. :p Tracking number is also invalid. Hm, maybe they'll ship me a laptop by mistake? :D
     
    niffcreature, Feb 18, 2012
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  9. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Call your bank and cancel your card. Seriously.


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    saturnotaku, Feb 18, 2012
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  10. MSGaldenzi

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    no kidding... they are going to use it for no good...
     
    MSGaldenzi, Feb 18, 2012
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