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    Is the 9300 still a good buy?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DMB14, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. DMB14

    DMB14 Notebook Consultant

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    If I got a 9300 w/ X300 for about $800 with plans to install either a 6800 Go (cost like $100-$150) or a 7800GTX, would it be a good buy? I think that's about the best you can do for a gaming laptop under $1000.

    Also, is there a way to get an E1705 for about $900 with dedicated GPU (X1400 would be fine, upgrade later) and Core Duo?
     
    DMB14, Apr 26, 2006
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    Chele Notebook Consultant

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    You should at dell outlet for some e1705, i think you should be able to get it for less than that.
     
    Chele, Apr 26, 2006
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Yes.. I agree. The 9300 is a little out dated. For $1150 or less after coupons you can get the E1705 with with the 7800 Go and a Dual core CPU.
     
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    Wow I didn't realize you could get the E1705 for so cheap. I could get it for $1078 with Core Duo 1.66 Ghz and the 7800 Go with the $450 off coupon. That's looking pretty good...
     
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    Oh sweet. I got it down to $993 with a 35% off coupon.
     
    DMB14, Apr 27, 2006
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    DMB14, Apr 27, 2006
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    jfinnican Notebook Enthusiast

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    Did he paypal you?

    you can email me if you have any questions, I have alot of experience dealing with paypal / ebay issues

    jfinnican AT gmail dot com
     
    jfinnican, Apr 27, 2006
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    jackyz Notebook Guru

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    you can always sell it to the 2nd highest bidder no ?

    *edit* I looked at the bidder list, all scammers from nigeria i bet !

    just relist the item you have no choice
     
    jackyz, Apr 27, 2006
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