Where did you buy ur g1s and how was your experience?

I'm about to buy mine but can't decide from where. I would like to see some inputs of current owner's experiences. Thanks in advance.

 

i bought mine at excaliburpc it was one of the easiest purchases i've made, they shipped it out within 2 hours. haven't had any issues with it yet so i don't know about their service after the sale, they also have very good reviews on resellerratings.com

there's a few great reputable dealers on these boards.

 

I've looked at the boards but I also found some negative things about each. Mine two top picks are excaliberpc and xoticpc. Xoticpc will allow me to upgrade to 3 gb ram and 7200 rpm HD while excaliber is stock but a little bit cheaper with same specs.

I have 2 quick questions though.
1. Do you just have have to unscrew the back to upgrade the ram?
2. Does 7200 rpm make that much of a difference? I've heard that it does from some people and it doesn't from others. I would really like some opinions on this because I want to order this tonight/tomorrow morning.

any input would be greatly appreciated

 

I ordered from gentech saturday, got the confirmation call today (had to switch CC's, my debit card had a daily limit) and it shipped out already.

Nothing but positive thus far

 

gentechpc is on backorder on the 160gb 72000 rpm hd or that would be up there with my top picks

I need it by August 17th. Any chance that will happen? if not then should i just order later?

 

I ordered mine from XoticPC, I received the computer in exactly a week, there were no problems at all.

About your questions:
1. If you buy ram from the computer retailer, they'll install it for you. If you buy it from a third party, you'll have to install it - by unscrewing the back.
2. A 7200 HDD reduces load times but decreases battery life. Choose which is more important to you.

 

How much of a differnce would the load time be? The 2 - 2.5 battery life is kinda low as is, but if the load time is worth it, then i am willing to make the sacrafice.

well i ordered form xoticpc with 2nd day shipping...wish me luck i hope i get it on time and before i leave

 

Gentech, my stock system shipped the same day I ordered.

 

Bought from Buy.com solely based on price. Shipped quickly and I'm very happy with it.

 

Good luck with your G1S!

I purchased mine from Xotic and it was a great experience. I ordered a 120 GB 7200 RPM HD and the computer arrived in a week with everything installed and ready to go! I checked on my order just about every day either by e-mail or by phone, and everyone was always polite and heplful.

 

Thanks stella, I hope my g1s will be here in a week .

 

Hi, I ordered from Xotic also with an upgraded HDD like Stella's. Rick was always professional, and answered my many questions to put my mind at ease. I think I called him about 5 times before it shipped because I was unsure about all sorts of things and he was always calm and so courteous. Really a top notch company and personable service.
I ordered on 7/24 and it arrived today. I've been having a good time playing around with it and so far, it's exceeding my expectations. I'm really glad I choose Xotic Pc and the G1s. Good luck to you, Robin

 

I ordered mine from Lagoom.com, off the recommendation of PriceWatch.com.

At the time (week and a half ago) it was the best deal I could find ($1803 before tax and free shipping).

It was shipped 3 day select and arrived in 2 days. Great experience, good customer support.