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    P-6860FX is no longer the best bang for buck?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Nirvana, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I know.

    I did not say they still do... since I listed the models that were Clevos.

    They stopped "coincidentally" shortly after I released the first Clevo Guide... guess they could not compete in pricing with the other numerous vendors/resellers selling the same notebook, but for cheaper. :)

    The Alienware went the exclusive notebook route, starting with getting exclusive models from Arima and now Quanta. Now they can charge whatever they want since those systems cannot be bought from other vendors. ;)
     
    Gophn, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. F34R

    F34R Notebook Consultant

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    I dunno. I paid $1099 for my 6860. Sager lists that notebook at $1649. It has a smaller HDD, less capacity ram. For the price difference I think I can upgrade my 6860 to match, or surpass those specs. I think it's good book to have spec wise, but the price/performance is better for the 6860 still.
     
    F34R, Jul 16, 2008
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  3. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Xoticpc/PNB list it as $1492. Plus you can get a student or military discount.

    I don't disagree with you, from a gaming standpoint alone the 6860 is better bang for the buck.

    But considering with the M860TU you get a way better CPU, DDR3 ram, a montevina platform, and a 15.4" package its hard to argue with the price/performance ratio of the overall machine.
     
    link1313, Jul 16, 2008
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  4. joon82

    joon82 Notebook Consultant

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    how much is student/military discount? do they give student + military discount?(both together)
     
    joon82, Jul 16, 2008
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  5. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    the CPU is the last thing to worry about, its not like going to make a difference in most games, and as i keep saying in all of my replies, DDR3 will make no difference at its currunt stage. the 3870 will be probably a match for the 8800GTS, but IMO, the gateway is still a better bang for the buck.
     
    brainer, Jul 16, 2008
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  6. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    they wont do both together, and i think it is 5% which is not alot but helps shaves off a bit.

    i agree with you 100% here.

    The gateway is still better bang for buck. everything said in brainers post says it all.
     
    narsnail, Jul 16, 2008
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  7. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    no doubt that the Gateway is better bang for the buck from a $1000-1500 budget. :)

    For a $1500+ budget, I would now peg the Clevo M860TU to be the bang for the buck.
     
    Gophn, Jul 16, 2008
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  8. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    yes, and personally looking back I would have waited for this because I had the budget for it. It is a bit smaller, but I am very happy with my Gateway :)
     
    narsnail, Jul 16, 2008
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  9. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I don't think many expected the M860TU to start of at that price, I know I didn't.
     
    dtwn, Jul 16, 2008
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  10. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    LOL. same here.

    I knew it was going to be better than the M15x... but not this good. :D
     
    Gophn, Jul 16, 2008
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  11. aznofazns

    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    The fx is better bang for the buck only for gaming, but as an overall performance machine in a portable package, i think the Clevo is unmatched right now. Btw, the Clevo weighs 7 something pounds! Kind of insane.
     
    aznofazns, Jul 16, 2008
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  12. Mippoose

    Mippoose Notebook Deity

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    It's super sleek fomr the top.

    But when you see side views.. It's quite the fatty.
     
    Mippoose, Jul 17, 2008
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