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    New FX coming for Win7 launch.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by flyguy, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. AMD_PhenomX4

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    LOL,theres no use in the exta speed if the notebook is held back by crappy cooling,only one heat rail for 2 high performance chips,wow...
     
    AMD_PhenomX4, Oct 17, 2009
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    I got some info on this new unit.

    Its called the Gateway FX P-7908u.

    Comes with a P8700, 500GB HDD (unknown RPM) loaded with WIN7 Premium, and 1GB 260m GTX. Screen resolution is unknown, but its probably 1440x900.

    Fry's PLU# is 6059998 and it cost $1279.99. Street date is obviously the 22nd, but stores might not have it then.
     
    ktr, Oct 17, 2009
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    Cobra03, Oct 17, 2009
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    Wrong model number. I know its stupidly close (i wish gateway would have chosen another number) but the next one is supposedly going to be a 79xx series.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 17, 2009
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    Question... BluRay or just DVD?
     
    GilmourD, Oct 17, 2009
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    For that price, I doubt it has Blu-Ray. I hope I'm wrong. ;)
     
    Keith, Oct 17, 2009
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    If not, there's an LG option for $170 at ZipZoomFly. :)
     
    GilmourD, Oct 17, 2009
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    Tech specs in the POS system showed regular dvd burner.
     
    ktr, Oct 18, 2009
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    Crappy price, the NP8662 is a better deal now.
     
    mew1838, Oct 18, 2009
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    looks like amazon has the P-7908u up for pre-order...

    P-7908u

    * 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Processor
    * 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
    * 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
    * 17" HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit Display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB Dedicated GDDR3 Video Memory
    * Windows 7 Home Premium, Up to 3 Hours of Battery Life
     
    lpnowlan, Oct 18, 2009
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    Wow the First gateway with an LED back light... that will make for a really nice screen.

    I wish it stated the resolution, but still... thats an impressively nice screen to put in.

    (kinda wish the computer i just ordered had the wLED screen :( )
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 18, 2009
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  12. GilmourD

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    Took me half a second before my retail experience kicked in. LOL

    For the rest of you guys without...

    POS = Point Of Sale
     
    GilmourD, Oct 18, 2009
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  13. Quadzilla

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    It will be the 1600x900 screen .. All the budget 17inchers with WLED are getting this resolution so no doubt this one will as well..


    I like the new art style on the machine and im sure these models will support Quadcores..
     
    Quadzilla, Oct 18, 2009
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    I was thinking that as well, but it appears to use the same chassis as the 7901 and 7902 whis is still a 16:10 resolution. Thats why this is so intreating because a 16:10 res screen that uses a wLED back light is VERY rare.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 18, 2009
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    It will be 17.3 ill bet.. All they have to do is make the Bracket around the LCD different and Voila it fits :)..
     
    Quadzilla, Oct 18, 2009
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    Good point, the bezel is plenty large enough for that on the other FX models.
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 18, 2009
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    The P7908u is also up on Fry's for pre-order

    The specs they have list it as the same 1440x900 screen res as previous models.

    Gateway's site lists the P79 series as a 1440x900 as well.
     
    AtomicMonkey, Oct 18, 2009
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    FRY's POS system is also a POS. ;)

    I know...I work in their IT department.
     
    ktr, Oct 18, 2009
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    Totally agree. was hoping the initial price put by flyguy ($1050) would stick.
     
    Hotstepperk, Oct 18, 2009
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    It may, for that Bestbuy model. it seems to have a smaller hard drive.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 18, 2009
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    I just looked up the NP8662... You mean the one with the 15.4" screen, right? Cuz... Yeah, it's smaller, doesn't have a number pad on the keyboard, and everywhere I find it for sale, it seems to START at $1270 and go up from there. I'm not seeing where it's a better deal.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 18, 2009
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    No tax, higher res screen, better build quality, better warranty, OCable CPU.
     
    mew1838, Oct 18, 2009
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    I was in the warehouse at our store today and saw that one of the gateways, atleast that bestbuys getting in the 7802u
     
    ImportJunky, Oct 18, 2009
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    Did you grab any specs off the box?
     
    GilmourD, Oct 18, 2009
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    And how much it was :) :)
     
    Hotstepperk, Oct 19, 2009
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    Cobra03, Oct 19, 2009
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    Im wondering when we will see this at best buy they all rdy have Asus demo laptops out i bought a G71GX from bb last week im taking it back Thursday i wanna keep my options open.
     
    SwiftSnipeR, Oct 19, 2009
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    I think this IS the 7802u he was referring to. The model is a 7802u, just not a FX. He never did mention that it was a FX. At least that's my guess. :confused:
     
    Keith, Oct 19, 2009
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    You should have kept the Asus because the new FX wont be much different than a Asus G71GX,unless these new FX notebooks have Intel mobile i7's.
     
    AMD_PhenomX4, Oct 19, 2009
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    They did a remake of the G71 the G72 is a better looking laptop better LCD so either way it will work out.
     
    SwiftSnipeR, Oct 19, 2009
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    Just wanted to let you guys know that I ordered the P-7908U FX off of Amazon and will get it Friday. I'm still watching for other, potentially better laptops though. This one looked kind of interesting, would a lower-clocked quad be worth it, and what would the size and battery life be? Is there any reason they should be better than the G71s? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9568149&type=product&id=1218125774394 Thanks for creating such an awesome thread guys. ;)
     
    JesusFreak316, Oct 19, 2009
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    Well, the Asus would have been a home run if it has a better cooling system. The inability to overclock the Gateway is a big Con for me. It's a toss up really. Performance wise, the Asus is better.
     
    mew1838, Oct 19, 2009
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    i know it has 1 fan but i have not had any cooling problems with my asus my CPU idles around 41c and load is around 64c my gpu idles around 45C and never goes above 75C and that's overclocked.
     
    SwiftSnipeR, Oct 19, 2009
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    Thanks, are the new Asus's not underclocked anymore? I saw a few new ones at Newegg also. I'm on my phone using Skyfire browser so no hyperlink for you guys, sorry. Go to their laptop's and do advanced search for GTX260m. They have an older model for 1050 or so with a t9600 and a 1080p screen. It's the G51 not the 71 though.
     
    JesusFreak316, Oct 19, 2009
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    I have no idea if they are or not but if they are its easy to get them back to stock speeds.
     
    SwiftSnipeR, Oct 19, 2009
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    I am thinking that unless something else comes out that's much better, I'll stick with my Gateway. Newegg has an i7 G51 for $1500 but I don't want to imagine the battery life and the price isn't worth it for me. I'd only need a WUXGA screen if I get a Blu-ray drive and that won't be happening soon. I don't need to overclock I don't think, as I'm used to a pentium d 820 on my desktop, lol. Thanks for all the help. I'll probably post my impressions this weekend when I get my laptop if I'm not overburdened with school. Engineering major+homework=no social life :).
     
    JesusFreak316, Oct 19, 2009
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    Is there any word if bestbuy will have a 1 of these gateway laptops. only reason i would pick 1 up is if it had a 7200rpm drive and a 1080p lcd or a 1600x900 lcd. i could careless that the 6gigs of ram my asus has my systems doesn't even come close to using all 6gigs. would pick up the asus G61 put the res on it sucks.
     
    SwiftSnipeR, Oct 19, 2009
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    I dunno... From what's being posted in this thread, rumor is that BestBuy will be getting the 7902 and the 7915.

    I might be in Delaware on Sunday, which is the ETA listed above for Best Buy getting these in. Might make a sales-tax-free purchase if they have the particular model that fits my needs best. :-D

    Now... If anybody has any news on which model comes pre-loaded with a BluRay drive... That will be awesome. [​IMG]
     
    GilmourD, Oct 20, 2009
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    What's the 7915? I haven't heard anything about that one. The only things that would make it worth it in my opinion would be blu ray and/or WUXGA and possibly a better processer.
     
    JesusFreak316, Oct 20, 2009
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    Forget Blu-Ray or WUXGA. 1440 x 900 is probably what it will have.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 20, 2009
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    What's sup with the "I need Blu-ray on my notebook" hype? If I wanna watch blu-ray, I want to do it through my home theater system, not through some whimpy 17" notebook.
     
    mew1838, Oct 20, 2009
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    One good thing about a W7 refresh of the chassis is that we'll get some new official drivers, at least.
     
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    HDMI out, my friend.

    Currently, I have a home office in which I have a self-built desktop with a dual-monitor setup.

    However, I'm going to be a father within the next eight months and the baby will need a room. Thus, I'm getting kicked out of my office.

    Sooooo... The I'm purchasing a laptop (99.9999999% chance it will be a P-79xx FX Series) which will practically live in the living room where I have a Sharp Aquos 42" LCD that incidentally accepts HDMI output. [​IMG]
     
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    Well, not all of us have a home theater system. Some of us are poor college students with just enough scholarship money to get a decent laptop in addition to an education. My main TV is a 5 year old 32 in CRT with integrated speakers. This would be the best screen in my house, and I'd just use some of my good headphones for sound.
     
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    It wont be so bad, the baby wont need much more than a changeing table and bed for about 7 months of that... you have at least until they start crawling, then you dont have time for blurays :p (at least i didnt with my little girl)

    wow how times change, when i was in college i had a 19in CRT with a built in VCR :p Now people have 32in TV's and want 1080 movies. :D

    On topic (sorry about the side posts)
    The Gateway will probably not have bluray... though until they are put out on the shelves it might be impossible to tell with out a BB worker being our spy and finding out ;)
    If it doesnt luckily BR drives go for pretty cheap and its honestly the easiest upgrade on the FX series... one screw on the bottom then slide the old drive out and the new one in. Done
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 21, 2009
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    Haha, I was honestly a little afraid I would come off as arrogant or rude with how I worded that, though that wasn't my intention. The sad part is though, I'm still living at home with my family and that's our main TV, haha. But, back on topic, I'm just waiting and seeing what Best Buy has. Come on Best Buy workers, we can't wait another day to find out. :)
     
    JesusFreak316, Oct 21, 2009
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    1600 X 900 won't be too different from the current 1440 X 900 right?
     
    mew1838, Oct 21, 2009
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    Nah, no worries, i was just noting how times change more than anything ;)


    No not really. Just about 160 pixels wider in resolution.

    I'm still excited to see the new LED screen that gateway is releaseing with this new model... thats a pretty big deal, and should make a VERY good screen no matter what resolution
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 21, 2009
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    Hi,

    Looking into buying a Gateway P-7908u FX Edition 17-Inch (Windows 7 Home Premium) but, I am not familiar with the brand or the quality of this laptop....How is their quality?...Anybody own one of these, or Knows Something About this New Model?

    Does anyone knows if the new Gateway P-7908u is similar or have the same quality as the Gateway P-7809u?

    Since I have been reading some bad reaviews of the Gateways Cust. Service, I would like to know Something about Their support?

    It is tru that the Gateway P-7908u FX Edition 17-Inch, comes with the latest LED Display?

    How its the Gateway P-7908u compare with the ASUS N51Vn-A1 and the Dell Studio XPS 16?

    Thanks for your help!!

    Ulises Rodriguez
     
    UlisesRodriguez, Oct 21, 2009
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