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    Just bought refurb 7811 for $233

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Syngensmyth, Sep 7, 2012.

  1. Syngensmyth

    Syngensmyth In All Seriousness

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    I love my 7811 with the 1920 screen and just bought a refurb with 1920 res for $233 in case mine assumes room temp. Wish me luck. Got it on Tech for Less but don't know who refurbished it.
     
    Syngensmyth, Sep 7, 2012
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    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    Good price, even if it just becomes a pparts machine. That is assuming all works properly from the get go............
     
    TANWare, Sep 8, 2012
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    Looking forward to your report. Let us know when it arrives.
     
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    I will report back when it comes but I am leaving for 2 weeks so the report will be delayed.

    It arrived before departure and looks good to start.
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    Hey, we can't insert images in the text body? That's no fun.

    Too much light for a good pic but screen is beautiful. Black is ultra black but white has an odd darkness to the bottom portion. But hey, it's a refurb. I need to get this in a dark room to really see what is going on.

    The body/frame has more wear than mine and I use mine every single day. What do people do with these things?

    The hard drive is showing 598 so what is that, a 640? I think so. 5400 RPM

    The battery was door-nail dead so don't know if that will revive. Yep, seems fine.

    I have a new Samsung SSD (love those deals) that didn't have a home and is just waiting for the clone of my existing 7811.

    So far this looks to be a big win. Thanks TechForLess.
     

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    Dang!!!!! Sweet deal Synge. :thumbsup:
     
    stinger608, Sep 27, 2012
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    looks good...............
     
    TANWare, Sep 27, 2012
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