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    The Ferrari 4005 Prices and Places

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by TBird, Oct 30, 2005.

  1. TBird

    TBird Notebook Consultant

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    I am interested in buying an Acer Ferrari 4005
    For all here who have an Acer Ferrari 4005 I would appreciate if you would post here and tell me where you bought your Acer Ferrari 4005 and for how much
    Thanks for Any information
     
    TBird, Oct 30, 2005
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    Keyser Soze Notebook Enthusiast

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    Keyser Soze, Oct 30, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    From NewEgg's site:

    ** This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only.
    ** Dead Pixel Policy: There must be 7+ dead pixels in order to obtain a replacement notebook.

    You'll get a better price on the internet, but returns can be problematic if any. Might want to look at the Asus Z70va which has the same card and Pentium M for a little better battery life.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 30, 2005
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Here is an even cheaper price at ZipZoomFly:

    Ferrari 4005 - $2,009 + Free 2Day Ship

    I wouldn't get a notebook at Newegg...in my experience, they don't package items very well. Or, at least nothing I have recieved from them.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 30, 2005
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  5. Keyser Soze

    Keyser Soze Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's hogwash. I've purchased dozens of notebooks from Newegg this year, and have had a problem with NONE of them. Moreover, I've bought THOUSANDS of items from them over the past few years, and have had two or three damaged items (remember, that's out of literally thousands), and those were obviously due to mishandling by FedEx.

    And before you ask, no, I don't work for Newegg - I simply hate to see them trashed so inaccurately. I'm sure there are plenty of others here who have purchased from them who will substantiate my claims that their is absolutely nothing wrong with their packaging - in fact, I find that it is more often than not OVERpackaged.

    Additionally, their stated return policy is extremely flexible, as customer service is their top priority.
     
    Keyser Soze, Oct 30, 2005
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  6. ZaZ

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    NewEgg is great, but I would not buy a laptop from them.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 30, 2005
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  7. Keyser Soze

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    Why not? Have you had a bad experience doing so?
     
    Keyser Soze, Oct 30, 2005
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I was just posting my opinion. I ordered a notebook from ZZF before, and it was very well packaged. So, hence why I recommended them. I too think Newegg is great for computer parts.

    I don't think Newegg packaged things very well, because, I have ordered hard drives, optical drives, and RAM from them, and they were scattered in the box - I was not very impressed.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 30, 2005
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  9. ZaZ

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    Because if there is something wrong you have no option to return. You have to deal directly with the manufacturer. Seven dead pixels seems to set the bar a little high in my opinion.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 30, 2005
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  11. 82SC

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    1650 off ebay...seller in la jolla, CA
    shipped hours after paypal
    brand new, factory seals intact
    perfect computer no hassles

    i love my f4005
     
    82SC, Dec 19, 2005
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