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    Gateway P-6861j FX Notebook

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by josmol, May 27, 2008.

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    Hummmmmmmm??????!!!!????????????
    What :confused:
     
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    Looks like the P-171X FX edition, but one that will probably go retail at best buy?
     
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    Just happened to be poking around on Gateway's site and came across this one. It's already equipped with a T9300 (new as far as I can tell) and also 19x12 screen (not new but still nice). I'd also assume based on the model number it's going to come with x64 installed.
     
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  7. Vylle

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    man, i already felt bad seeing how they made an upgrade to the P6831FX after purchasing mine but now this one is now out?! *sigh*
     
    Vylle, May 29, 2008
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    Why don't we get one at best buy over here. I was holding out to see if Best Buy got one with the better screen but now I don't know what to do! The cheapest large screen is 2k! I'd really like a midway model for Best Buy.
     
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    i dont think bestbuy puts lappies over 2k ?
     
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    They carry Macs at my Best Buy so they definitely carry over 2k laptops. I'm just asking for another option with a better screen around the 1600-1800 dollar range I don't mind the processor since I can just update that myself but They should carry the lower end and a higher end model. On a side note they put the Gateway next to the Toshiba SLI and the Toshiba is absolutely huge next to the Gateway :)
     
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    Not only that, but even properly updated driver wise, the Gateway wins in gaming. :D Gotta love it!
     
    id10t error dfw, May 30, 2008
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    A friend of mine has a toshiba and its absolutely huge. I'm looking forward for this gateway p17 beside i'm in UK. when i get this lappy i will make a photo to compare and see the difference in size and build quality.
    also a big review coming as soon as a get the lappy
     
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    The Gateway site has changed quite a bit (the US site). They don't appear to be offering The PFX series with an xtreem processor anymore. I wonder whit is up with that??
    http://www.gateway.com/systems/series/529598006.php
    The best processor they sell now is the T8300 on their site.
    Seanno
     
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    Its sold out. The extreme version had an HD-DVD Drive so they're going to either have to update that or just phased it out. http://www.gateway.com/programs/pseries/index.php?page=specs there you can see all of them. Comparing the Gateway and the Toshiba is a no contest in size and performance and even look. THe Toshibas huge back make them look hideous.

    The one question I have is are we getting a refresh soon? Is the J a hint at something to come for us. I'd like to hear no since I want the laptop now!
     
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