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    M-6880 - Costco - worth it ?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by udflyer, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. udflyer

    udflyer Notebook Enthusiast

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    http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11301202&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

    Is this woth the $799 they have it for at the actual stores ?

    I do not need a gaming laptop.

    Just want to do casual development and normal itunes stuff.

    Also, has Gateway started to get better ?

    Way back in the day (man I am old :) ) they used to be awesome.

    Then they declined.

    What is the latest on them ?

    I did like the design of this, easy to replace HD & memory and DVD drive....

    Thoughts ?

    udflyer
     
    udflyer, Oct 3, 2008
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  2. vilator

    vilator Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you dont need it for gaming, im sure you could find a cheaper dell or toshiba. just go for the cheapest one you can find.
     
    vilator, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. evancg

    evancg Notebook Consultant

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    I had a much longer reply typed out but then the server didn't respond so I'm starting over:

    According to the 10\9 Costco coupon book, they have $100 off an A305 series Toshiba. I don't know which Toshiba that is, but if it's this one

    Costco link to Toshiba

    Then it's pretty similiar to that Gateway, same price after $100, lacking a fingerprint reader, but it does include an FM tuner (huh? why?) but more importantly a much better video card if you plan on doing some casual gaming.
     
    evancg, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. FatMangosLAWL

    FatMangosLAWL Notebook Evangelist

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    Why not go for a Studio 15 from the Dell outlet? Previously ordered new = never turned on by the person that ordered it. You can find some with a nice lid, 3gb ram, 2.0ghz intel core 2 duo, webcam, fingerprint reader, and backlit keyboard for $660 if you look around. :)
     
    FatMangosLAWL, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    hey fatmangoslawl can you link me to the dell outlet for the studio 15? thankss
     
    vinceboiii, Oct 4, 2008
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    evancg Notebook Consultant

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    I take back my previous statement regarding the Toshiba - it looks like they're putting a cheaper Toshiba on sale. Not similar specs.

    The Dell Outlet isn't a bad idea. Currently a coupon for an additional 15% off as well - 8CMQQWB$WTGNVP
     
    evancg, Oct 4, 2008
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