MX7118 Just off the truck

Just off the truck at BB, MX7118... definately not the replacement to the 7515. Quickly looked at specs... same case as 7000 line, 3400+ 64 mobile 512 ddr, 80 gig 4200hdd, x200 not x600 . Not bad computer but not for gaming. I dont know if this is a special like they ran on the 7508 i think it was... but we have a lot and should be in the ad soon i suppose. More later.

 

Given what the price point on the 7508 was, this could be a really good bargain machine. I could see these going for $800 and quite frankly, $800 is a heck of a price for a machine with those specs.

 

Yeah 799 after 150 instant or something is what i was thinking too. Judging by the amount we have, I assume that Sunday they will go on sale and be gone everywhere by Tuesday at the latest. Not a bad machine at all for someone who plays light games, does some photos, etc. Im sure ill sell a ton of them

 

Appreciate the info, Uscooper. Any updates ?

 

Found out today that the 7118's 512 memory is 1 512 stick under the keyboard... thats right... the user accessible slot is...empty... so upgrades are easy and useful. When you search it on the site it says its a 3200+ but i have verified that it is a 3400+ 2.2 tomorrow will be the big day i believe.. wont be surprised if its in the ad for 800-850

 

Thanks for the information Uscooper.

Anyone in the market for a lesser-priced but powerful notebook will find this an attractive choice. I can see it competing with the HP zv6000/Compaq R4000.

 

It's listing for $1,000 and on sale for $849. That is an outstanding deal.

 

Yeah, it is being advertised in Best Buy's Sunday flier as "Media Center to Go".

I was hoping to see the 7515 follow on. I guess that will have to wait.

 

xp media center edition is nice.. same as having pro. They seem to be selling pretty well in my store at least.

 

Hi all. New to the forums.

I got the MX7118 notebook for my son for Christmas from bestbuy for 849. I was wondering what was in the mini-pci slot? My gateway info doesn't tell me and I only found out it was a mini- pci slot from the web.

I was just wondering if it was the ATI RADEON X300 graphics card, and can it be upgraded?

Thanks
Dave

 

I hate to break it to ya, but it is not upgradeable. And it is an X200.

 

Thanks.. I didn't think it was upgradable but just thought I'd ask. However is that where the X200 card is.. in the mini-pci slot?

Anyway my son hasn't had any problems playing games on it yet, unlike the acer as5004. I took that back within 2 weeks. VERY bad graphics.

Thanks
Dave

 

That's where the wireless network card is. The X200 is integrated into the motherboard.