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    Halifax, NS, Canada: Where to buy Chronos?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by cefx, Jun 3, 2013.

  1. cefx

    cefx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    I'd prefer to not use online retailers [but will pay for shipping, I guess, if they're Canadian based. no duty fees please.] and use something local.

    Does anyone know where I can find the Series 7 Chronos, with 8870 video card from AMD? Best Buy is out of stock and Costco, Future Shop, and a few local retailers I'm aware of don't carry it.

    Thanks, love you all. <3
     
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    Dannemand Decidedly Moderate Super Moderator

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    Many US based members here have been buying the NP780Z5E-S02CA from Futureshop in Canada -- precisely because they want the same specs you are looking for, and it is not available in the US.

    Samsung Chronos 15.6" Laptop (Intel Core i7-3635QM / 1TB HDD / 16GB RAM / Windows 8) : 15" Laptops - Future Shop

    You can read more about the experience of these members in the thread linked below. It's huge, so use the Search Thread feature. Googling site:notebookreview.com/samsung futureshop 8870 should give some hits as well.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/samsung/702308-introducing-2013-series-7-chronos-amd-hd8870m.html

    And hey, love to you as well :D
     
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    cefx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Much obliged, sir. I ordered one today! :]
     
    cefx, Jun 4, 2013
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    Dannemand Decidedly Moderate Super Moderator

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    Thanks for the update. That's a great laptop. Enjoy :)
     
    Dannemand, Jun 4, 2013
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    cefx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Note for anyone shopping for them at Futureshop: they often have more than is advertised in online stock, at their warehouses. I fluked into getting one of the last couple at their regional warehouse. [Only 4 left?] Funny part: They tried to sell me on the demo model for only $20 off, heh. Should be fun tweaking it and working out any flaws until Samsung releases updates.

    Though, I did get it for $1725 after tax. Pretty sweet deal since I'm seeing it retail for ~1600-1699 average.
     
    cefx, Jun 4, 2013
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