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    7805u still a good buy?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by frocco, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. frocco

    frocco Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    Best buy has these, but was also looking at asus GT50VT-X5

    I'm open to suggestions.

    Thanks
     
    frocco, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. fatmandoo

    fatmandoo Notebook Consultant

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    For how much and is it WUXGA?
     
    fatmandoo, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. JohnWhoTwo

    JohnWhoTwo Notebook Deity

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    If it is $1149 and the 1920 x 1200 screen,

    I think it is still a good buy.

    The 1440 x 900 screen also isn't a bad buy even at this price, especially if one wants a notebook that will handle two HDs (or SSDs) among other things.


    I'm also a fan of the GT50's, at BB now for $899.99 - but for the additional $250 it seems like you get a lot more with the FX P-7805u.

    Just my opinion.
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Mar 28, 2009
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  4. pkim1230

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    i hate playing games at non native resolutions
     
    pkim1230, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. rjbg84

    rjbg84 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it's still a pretty decent buy. I have been looking at another options but that's just me.
     
    rjbg84, Mar 28, 2009
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  6. maskedformed

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    Don't buy it. Tigerdirect.com is having a 12% Windows Live Cashback program so you can get the 7801u cheaper than the 7805u from Best Buy. I just got mine for $1148.
     
    maskedformed, Mar 28, 2009
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