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    Is PowerNotebooks.com a good retailer

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jukem, Jan 2, 2006.

  1. jukem

    jukem Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I might have finally found a z70va. Powernotebooks.com has them and states that a new stock has arrived.
    Now my next question is, did asus start sending all the new stock of z70va's with the upgraded chip for red ghosting?
    Thanks in advance
     
    jukem, Jan 2, 2006
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  2. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yes, check reseller ratings
     
    Goren, Jan 2, 2006
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    RKG72MP Notebook Geek

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    I went through Powernotebooks.com......Im very happy with them.
     
    RKG72MP, Jan 7, 2006
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    I see Powernotebooks.com offers a 15 day money back guarantee. That speaks for itself to me. Does any other Asus reseller offer this? I know Lenovo/ThinkPad does offer a 30 day no questions asked guarantee.
     
    bupjuice, Jan 7, 2006
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    c9tech Notebook Evangelist

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    We offer a 15 day refund policy.
     
    c9tech, Jan 7, 2006
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    Brianj, Jan 7, 2006
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  7. Brianj

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    DiscountLaptops.com was the cheapest out of the links mentioned in this thread ;) This is what I configured to determine it...

    Chembook 2370Va -V
    15.4" WSXGA (1680x1050) Wide -Screen Active Matrix Display
    2.0 GHz Intel Pentium-M (760) Processor (Sonoma / 2 MB L2 Cache / 533 FSB)
    Standard CPU Thermal Compound Paste
    128 MB Dedicated DDR2 - Ati Radeon X700 PCI-Express Video Card (back-order until early Jan)
    1 GB DDR2 (533 MHz) CORSAIR Memory (1 GB x 1)
    80 GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    8X DVD±R (DL) / 4X DVD±RW / CD-RW / DVD Combo Drive
    Internal 56k Modem
    Internal IntelPRO 2915ABG Wireless Ethernet/Lan (802.11 a+b+g)
    8-cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery
    Built-in 4-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
    S-video out, 4 USB (2.0), 1 PCMCIA, IR, IEEE Firewire
    10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet LAN Port
    AC Adapter w/ power cord
    Free Deluxe Carry Case
    No Operating System Installed, drivers included on CD-ROM
    3 yr ChemUSA warranty w/ 2-day air round trip shipping
    Lifetime Tech Support by calling 800-866-2436 (510-714-4045 ext hours)
    $1785.00 shipped.

    They offer a discount if you pay with cash too
     
    Brianj, Jan 7, 2006
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  8. c9tech

    c9tech Notebook Evangelist

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    Keep in mind, cheapest does not = best service.
    Do your research first. :)
     
    c9tech, Jan 7, 2006
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  9. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    which is true, but in the case with Discountlaptops, they're pretty highly regarded. 9.86 on reseller ratings and I believe they do not charge restocking fee either!
     
    Goren, Jan 7, 2006
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  10. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    Anyone who does not charge a restocking fee will obviously resell used equiptment. It's a fact of business...... if they charge a restocking fee, they can discount returned merchandize........ It's either one or the other. No one wants a restocking fee, but no one wants the chance of getting someone else's used computer either.

    ..... by far, the cheapest should equal the worst service becasue there is no money in hardware... that's a proven fact. IF you want service, you certainly will pay for it and just getting your computer with no problems is not "service".... that's "expected".
     
    PROPortable, Jan 7, 2006
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  11. Puckmstr10

    Puckmstr10 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i personally disagree - the cheapest will not automatically come with the "worst" service. do your homework - if discountlaptops and powernotebooks both have good reseller ratings, and other consumers can vouch for them - go for it. none of these companies have stayed in business by screwing over customers
     
    Puckmstr10, Jan 8, 2006
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  12. AuroraS

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    ^ well said, Puckmstr10. I agree with you completely... "doing your homework" is what it all comes down to.
     
    AuroraS, Jan 8, 2006
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