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    5672 for $800; anyone buy from Babel Computers?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by chana, Jun 2, 2006.

  1. chana

    chana Notebook Enthusiast

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    Babel Computers has the 1.66GHz, XP Home version of the 5672 for $800 (looks like no tax or shipping). Is this a reputable company? They don't even have a toll free number to call, so I'm a bit hesitant. BTW, they also have the 5672 with 2GB RAM, 120GB, XP Home for $1100.
     
    chana, Jun 2, 2006
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    Talon_Sr Notebook Geek

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    I wouldn't be surprised if it was a refurb. Do they state that it is "new in the box"? Cheapest I've seen for the 5672 with all the goodies was $1350 at ZipZoomFly. But they're charletans and you should stay as far away from them as you can. Newegg is your best bet. I got my 5672 there for $1389. Good luck.
     
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    Icons, Jun 4, 2006
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    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    I got mine from newegg for 1312 including shipping and taxes. I now want a Dell E1705.
     
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    What about Neweggs return policy? Of course Newegg is an exemplary vendor in general - Lord knows I have spent a small fortune with them - but I have heard about problems with their dead pixel and no return policies on notebooks.

    From Neweggs site:
    Products that state "This item can be returned to the product manufacturer only" must be returned directly to the product manufacturer for repair or replacement, unless otherwise required by law. For these items, the warranty policy from the product manufacturer explicitly requires that any returns, repairs etc. be requested and processed directly by the consumer (or "end-user") of the item. More specific Newegg.com return policies are designated for the item categories listed below.

    Notebook and Tablet PCs

    Notebook/Tablet PCs are not returnable to Newegg.com.

    I guess if it arrives DOA Newegg won't take it back and you have to send it to the manufacturer.
     
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    chana Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, Icons, for the link to the thread. I'm glad I asked.
     
    chana, Jun 4, 2006
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