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    Need advise M-152s

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Jagsfan1, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. Jagsfan1

    Jagsfan1 Newbie

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    First post.

    I'm looking for a notebook for around $500 with a Core 2 Duo, 2gb of Ram, at least 100gig of harddrive space, and no bigger then a 15.4 inch screen. It will be used for Phd research, light gaming "WOW, Diablo 3", movies, music, and internet.

    $530 bucks buys me a factory refurbished M-152s on ebay but am having a hard time finding info and reviews on this model.

    Is this a good choice?


    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5550
    1.83 GHz | 2 MB L2 cache | 667 MHz FSB
    15.4-inch Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT display
    Intel® GM965 chipset
    2048 MB 667 MHz DDR2 memory
    Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    1.3 Megapixel webcam
    160 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
    8X Multi-format Double Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM and Labelflash™
    5-in-1 Memory card reader
    56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem
    802.11g wireless LAN
    10/100 Ethernet LAN
    Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit with SP1
     
    Jagsfan1, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    I have a M-152XL and it does great for me. My only problems are windows based...

    But I am not sure that is worth it since its a refurbished.
     
    Lakjin, Oct 16, 2008
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    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    For a refurbished unit, the price seems a little high. and its insanely high, when compared to the Best Buy M-6862 deal.
     
    gecko, Oct 16, 2008
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    I did not see the Gateway M-6862 on the best buy site. How much is it?
     
    Jagsfan1, Oct 16, 2008
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  5. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Its sold out - it was a clearance item.

    Some people picked it up for as low as $325.
     
    Lakjin, Oct 17, 2008
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