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    6860 Replacement due within 3-4 weeks

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Chase.Barnett, Jul 23, 2008.

  1. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait for Chase to upload the spec sheet he said he was going to get today.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. AlphaHeX

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    I hope he will upload it :)
     
    AlphaHeX, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Have it in my hand...

    Having to install my drivers for my printer because apparently I can do a wireless scan unless I allow HP's digital imaging monitor to start with my computer. And when you set it not to start up with vista, apparently there is no turning back...

    Damn hp's...
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok guys, untill I can get it scanned...

    Centrino2 C2D P8400
    Vista Prem 64
    200GB 7200rpm sata
    17" WXGA TFT 1900*1200 non-glare
    4gb ddr3 800mhz...
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  5. Tybalt39

    Tybalt39 Notebook Evangelist

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    ?????WXGA....1900x1200????
    WUXGA perhaps?
     
    Tybalt39, Jul 25, 2008
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  6. mokylim

    mokylim Notebook Evangelist

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    price price price price price price price price price.LOL
     
    mokylim, Jul 25, 2008
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  7. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait for it....
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  8. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Wait for it longer..
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  9. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Here ya go!
     

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  10. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY.
    Thank you Chase! I've literaly been refreshing all day for this!

    Edit: Looks like you had those specs right! :)
    August 14th can't come fast enough now. What else can I do but endlessly google this thing!?
     
    Elementrat, Jul 25, 2008
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  11. Tybalt39

    Tybalt39 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanx!!

    Me thinks we have typos!

    "17" Widescreen WXGA TFT (1900x1200, Non-Glare)"

    WXGA = 1280x800
    WXGA+ = 1440x900
    WSXGA+ = 1680x1050 (my fav)
    WUXGA = 1920x1200

    I wonder which it is?
    Opinions?
     
    Tybalt39, Jul 25, 2008
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  12. Elementrat

    Elementrat Notebook Geek

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    So I just want to clarify this. The list of changed components (coming from the P-6860FX) is as follows.

    Old Model -To- New Model
    Price: $1,350 -To- $1,450
    Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 -To- 2.36 GHz Intel C2D p8400
    Memory: 4GB, 667MHz DDR2 -To- 4GB Dual Channel 800 Mhz DDR3
    Hard drive: 320GB 5,400rpm -To- 200GB 7,200 RPM
    Chipset: Intel GM965 -To- Montevina
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS -To- NVIDIA GeForce 9800m GTS
    Scren Res: 1,440x900 -To- 1900x1200

    So. better RAM, Better GPU, Better CPU, Better Screen Resolution, and a Lower Capacity HD?

    How long do you guys expect the battery to last in comparison?
     
    Elementrat, Jul 25, 2008
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  13. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    there has to be something illegal about this :D
     
    Lakjin, Jul 25, 2008
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  14. Lakjin

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    you sure its just a 100 dollar price difference? those are heck of upgrades for just another 100 bucks. and expect it to go on sale a lot, if its gunna be handled anything like the 6860
     
    Lakjin, Jul 25, 2008
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  15. maskedformed

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    This laptop's niche is supposed to be the best value gaming laptop, not an expensive gaming laptop. It would make no sense to see this laptop be over $1500.

    Slight cons:
    Smaller HD
    Did not update webcam to 2.0MP
    Only 3 USB Ports... 4 would have been better

    Apart from that, I will definitely buy this laptop in September unless some other company slashed prices and offered a better solution.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  16. mokylim

    mokylim Notebook Evangelist

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    im not sure if it would still be called a budget gaming laptop since its over 1400 now.bah.........
     
    mokylim, Jul 25, 2008
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  17. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    royk50, Jul 25, 2008
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  18. maskedformed

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    $100 won't break the person's back if they realistically considered buying a gaming laptop... You can't find another laptop that offers a 1920x1200 and a 9800m GTS for under $1500.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  19. Kamin_Majere

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    well that settles it... I'll offically be laptopless until i get back home late august, instead of my wife picking up a new 6860 for me.

    I wonder if we're actually going to get a 5.9 WEI machine out of this deal (yeah i know its a crap standard...but it looks so nice on the screen)

    I think i'm in love with gateway and bestbuy. For two companies i used to hate so much they have really made me a believer.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jul 25, 2008
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  20. Lakjin

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    it doesnt matter if its 1400 or 1500. BB will put it on sale for about ~1300 maybe even less often, watch.
     
    Lakjin, Jul 25, 2008
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  21. Nirvana

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    wait for 5 years so that you can grab one for $30
     
    Nirvana, Jul 25, 2008
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  22. focusfre4k

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    I registered for this forum JUST to see that spec sheet. I have been obssessed with the 6860 for a month now. but then I see this thing...OMG!!! Employee refferal bonus CAN NOT come soon enough for this! I get it the 15th LOL this laptop looks AMAZING


    anyway I will have a new forum to troll around now at work!
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 25, 2008
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  23. metalangel

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    No bluetooth?! I don't spect the fingerprint anyway =P , but i thogh it must have a wifi Link 5300, not a great upgrade, but lets see it
     
    metalangel, Jul 25, 2008
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  24. maskedformed

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    Wait a minute? There's no bluetooth or fingerprint reader?
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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    yeah I don't think so
     
    metalangel, Jul 25, 2008
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  26. maskedformed

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    :O That's a huge disappointment...
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  27. focusfre4k

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    you should be able to put bluetooth in it I would think. fingerprint reader...probably not
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 25, 2008
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  28. maskedformed

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    Webcam, Mic, Fingerprint Reader and Bluetooth should be standard like the 6860...
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  29. dtwn

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    Wrong. The Best Buy models never had a Fingerprint Reader. Bluetooth should be inside though, unless they're taking a leaf out of the 172S FX book.
     
    dtwn, Jul 25, 2008
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  30. maskedformed

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    Oops, my mistake. Hopefully, bluetooth is included since I always use to sync it up with my phone.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  31. dtwn

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    It should be. Seriously, guys, don't worry too much. For that price, I'm sure none of you would mind shelling out $25 or less for a bluetooth dongle. I doubt that will be necessary though.
     
    dtwn, Jul 25, 2008
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  32. focusfre4k

    focusfre4k Notebook Evangelist

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    thats what I was going to say,

    bluetooth is a drop in the bucket compared to the rest of it!
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 25, 2008
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  33. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Hehe, we college students want to squeeze every bit of performance out of every penny we spend.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  34. joon82

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    nice specs on new gateway. But nothing cant beat my $580 6831fx =D
     
    joon82, Jul 25, 2008
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  35. maskedformed

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    How in the world did you get it at that price?!
     
    maskedformed, Jul 25, 2008
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  36. Chase.Barnett

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    Bluetooth to me has been pointless... The fingerprint reader should be standard though on anything over 800.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  37. Chase.Barnett

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    True on this end, but then again, you can get the new asus m50 for 1249. :)
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 25, 2008
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  38. The Freedom Moose

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    How certain are you of its August 14th release date? When gateway sold out of 173X FXs and wrote "New product coming soon" on the product page a few days ago I called customer service about what that meant and they redirected me to sales. I was told the 6860s/ 173X FXs were too new to be replaced and the sales rep sounded almost offended that I thought their product needed replacing.
     
    The Freedom Moose, Jul 26, 2008
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  39. maskedformed

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    But does it have a 9800m GTS?
     
    maskedformed, Jul 26, 2008
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  40. Chase.Barnett

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    First of all, I did read it in a news release from our corporate office that we will begin shipping out the new model 8/14. Im positive thats not a false statement considering that we are'nt recieving anymore 6860's. Once stores are sold out of them, that is it.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 26, 2008
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  41. Chase.Barnett

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    9700gt, but its cheaper if money is an issue. :)
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 26, 2008
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  42. focusfre4k

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    +1 rep for the scan of that document!
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 26, 2008
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  43. The Freedom Moose

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    It's probably because the new notebook's a best buy exclusive or maybe the gateway rep was just trying to make a sale... Either way sales reps aren't always the most reputable sources so I'll take your word over theirs
     
    The Freedom Moose, Jul 26, 2008
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  44. focusfre4k

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    Chase, Is it possible to hold one of these at launch? That way I get one right when they come in? not sure on BB's policy
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 26, 2008
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  45. Chase.Barnett

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    Looking at the front page of nbr, sounds like gateway is ceasing all phone and online sales. It says that this is going into effect over the weekend. :eek:

    Interesting? :confused:
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 26, 2008
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  46. Chase.Barnett

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    Your best bet is to contact your local store. It is actually allready in the system for the price of 1450, so you might be able to pay for it now and get it later.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jul 26, 2008
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  47. focusfre4k

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    well the gateway we are talking about here is a best buy exclusive
     
    focusfre4k, Jul 26, 2008
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  48. maskedformed

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    I want it on SAAAAAAAAAALE in September! :p
     
    maskedformed, Jul 26, 2008
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  49. smiley424

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    I'm sold. Going to return the 6860 I have on the way. It'll probably come Monday morning and I'll be returning it Monday afternoon/evening. Can not wait for August 14 to come. +1 rep for you Chase
     
    smiley424, Jul 26, 2008
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  50. zarraza

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    Even tho i knew the specs, i registered 2 see em from original BB sheet. Noticed one thing, "9800m gts 512MB". It actually has 1GB according to notebookcheck and in 3dmark06 test it beats 8800m gts by ~2000 which is A LOT. I been thinking about 6860 since May, but now i am definitely going to get P-7811FX from bb (2 within 4.5 mile radius).
    Read this whole thread, seems like everyone is hyped up about it. I am 2... :)

    Also i hope P-7811FX going to have second hdd bay, but if not... oh well i just got 1TB external hdd lol.
     
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