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    Gateway P-7801u - $1145 Sale (12% Live Cashback)

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

  1. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    The 7801u is actually cheaper than Best Buy's 7805u. For all you potential buyers, use Windows Live's Cashback program to save 12% on the $1300 7801u laptop.

    Instructions:
    1) Register account: https://cashbackaccount.search.live.com/cashback/welcome.aspx

    2) Open Internet Explorer and go to http://www.live.com

    3) Search "Tigerdirect"

    4) There will be a link "Tigerdirect Official Site" with a faded brown background.
    - Click on "Live Search cashback". There will be a coin next to the link.

    5) Once you click, a popup should come up
    Enter the email address you are using for your cashback account.
    Enter the security code word.

    6) The popup disappears after displaying "Your cashback is active"...
    - Search "Gateway P-7801u" in TigerDirect's search box.

    7) Submit your order. You will NOT see TigerDirect showing the discount since it's a third party discount.

    8) You will soon receive an email from Windows Live stating that you saved ~$156. (The fine/small print may take up to 60 days but I got it within 10 minutes of purchase.)

    I hope it helps.

    ******UPDATE*********

    Credit: Lokk

    Windows Live is offering only a 10% cashback now. I will not update this thread about the Live cashback discount from this point on since it varies from month to month.
     
    maskedformed, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. skrap08

    skrap08 Newbie

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    Thank you! Just did it myself! I really appreciate it.
     
    skrap08, Mar 29, 2009
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  3. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    Wow I wish I had a credit card to do this. :(
     
    ronnieb, Mar 29, 2009
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  4. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't mention it. :)
     
    maskedformed, Mar 29, 2009
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  5. lokk

    lokk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for this, it seems like this is the way to go since you're guaranteed a WUXGA screen :)

    edit: I noticed it now shows 10% cashback for TigerDirect's website.
     
    lokk, Mar 30, 2009
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    icrant Newbie

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    Thank you maskedformed. What display did you get in your 7801u: LG or AUO?
     
    icrant, Mar 30, 2009
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  7. Eboogie

    Eboogie Notebook Enthusiast

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    You posted this the exact same day i received my laptop from tigerdirect ;P o well it doesn't hurt me much. xD
     
    Eboogie, Mar 30, 2009
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  8. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    I have yet to receive my laptop. I'll report it on Friday.
     
    maskedformed, Mar 30, 2009
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    Didnt mean to sound rude earlier, also i wanted to say thanks for posting this cause i never knew about the live cashback so now ill be keeping an eye out for there high % months. ^_^

    Thanks MaskedFormed
     
    Eboogie, Mar 31, 2009
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  10. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    No offense taken. I'm glad it has helped you.
     
    maskedformed, Mar 31, 2009
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    Eboogie Notebook Enthusiast

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    now if only they would add NewEgg @_@
     
    Eboogie, Mar 31, 2009
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  12. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Newegg is selling the 7801u >$1500. They had a major discount before and it was at the same price I bought it for ($1145).
     
    maskedformed, Mar 31, 2009
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    yea i know i didnt have the money back then lol
     
    Eboogie, Mar 31, 2009
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  14. lokk

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    Wanted to thank you again for this, and bump for anyone who missed it. Even with the reduced 10% cashback, saving on sales tax = WIN!!! It comes out to be cheaper than the 7805u, with a guaranteed high res screen :)
     
    lokk, Apr 2, 2009
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  15. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Any time. Not to sound snobbish but I'll gladly appreciate "rep points" since that's supposedly shows that I'm a reliable contributor on this forum.
     
    maskedformed, Apr 2, 2009
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  16. JohnWhoTwo

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    You know, I've been wondering about that.

    I believe I tried to "rep" you on this a day or so ago, but don't know if it actually showed up.

    How does one know?


    (I know - I'm Off Topic. But still wondering.)
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Apr 2, 2009
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  17. Mormegil83

    Mormegil83 I Love Lamp.

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    Click the scale>type in little note>click "add reputation" button>a confirmation will appear stating something to the affect of "you have added rep to ghasd;lgj may one day you be lucky enough to get some in return" (not exact words but similar)
     
    Mormegil83, Apr 3, 2009
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  18. JohnWhoTwo

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    Ah, OK, I've seen that before. Just wondering if you got any sort of confirmation that it went out?

    I suppose it will show something else if you've already "rep"-ed someone in that topic?
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Apr 3, 2009
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  19. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't worry about it. My account already has shown that you guys have "rep'd" me on this thread. Thanks. Have a nice day!
     
    maskedformed, Apr 3, 2009
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    I just picked up a P-7805 @ BestBuy, and it has a WUXGA screen. Just an FYI.
     
    Jaganatha, Apr 6, 2009
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  21. andyroo

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    Just wanted to say I got the deal and I'm happy ^_^

    Thanks!

    +repppppp
     
    andyroo, Apr 13, 2009
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  22. k9hydr4

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    Well, it looks like this item s no longer being sold-- Amazon, Tigerdirect, Newegg, none--
     
    k9hydr4, Apr 13, 2009
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  23. JohnWhoTwo

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    I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they have contractual obligations with BestBuy regarding the 7805u, and this may be causing them a problem meeting that obligation and producing additional 7801u's.

    Maybe this is why we continue to see 5u's with 1920 x 1200 screens?
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Apr 13, 2009
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  24. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    This sounds like Gateway restricting the 78xx's to only the 7805u and the 7808u, which only have 1440x900 screens.
     
    maskedformed, Apr 13, 2009
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    Man.... I was too late, but still hoping it will pop up somewhere.
     
    likeplay, Apr 16, 2009
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    I'm beginning to think that this is a marketing gimmick, to keep interest high on the 78XX series--
     
    k9hydr4, Apr 16, 2009
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    JohnWhoTwo, Apr 28, 2009
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  28. maskedformed

    maskedformed Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, it looks liked they replenished their stock. The discount right now is 5%, which means that you will pay $1,235.95 (incl. shipping).

    I suggest that everyone buy this instead of wasting their time searching for a 1920x1200 7805u.
     
    maskedformed, Apr 29, 2009
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