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    P-173XL XF pricing..

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by warder, Jul 26, 2008.

  1. warder

    warder Notebook Guru

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    Hello! I'm new here, I've been lurking for the past month looking for a good deal on a nice gaming laptop. I believe I've found what I'm looking for with Gateway. At first I noticed the p6860 and would have bought that if it was still for sale for $1100. Then I went to their website and the P-173x seemed exactly what I wanted(especially since its $1350 right now.)

    It really bugs me that it doesn't have Draft-N wireless though. So I looked to the P-173xl, which sits at $1750, which is out of my price range!

    I was actually worried they might not have them anymore when I order on the 10th. Seeing that they're preparing for their next lineup.(anyone know how much longer they should be selling?)

    But anyways, I have possibly two options. I was thinking I could call in and ask for a P-173x with an upgrad to wireless N. Possible? Also I was thinking I could explain my situation and as for the XL at a lowered price. The most I'm willing to spend is $1550. Do you guys think there's any possibility of talking the sales rep down to this price on the 10th? Thanks in advanced!
     
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  2. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    Go for it! What's the worst that can happen?
     
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    well on the 14th there will be a new model in BestBuy rumored at 1450.
    might worth waiting for.
     
    royk50, Jul 26, 2008
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    adamjon858 Notebook Consultant

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    You can get a wireless card for $50.
     
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  5. warder

    warder Notebook Guru

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    I'd rather have it built in though. I think I might have a "chat" on their website with a rep. Are these the same helpful people that would answer the calls?
     
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    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    Might want to get on that like oh i dunno in the next hour or two. Today is the last day sales reps have jobs. I was told this morning that today was the last day they'll be taking direct orders.
     
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    warder Notebook Guru

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    DAMN! I can't order until the 10th! I guess I'll just be getting the HDX on Newegg... That'll probably be gone by the 10th too... Oh the woes of shopping for a laptop. Maybe I'll just hold out for that new gateway at BB. Thanks for the help!
     
    warder, Jul 26, 2008
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