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    P-6860FX in Canada

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by AlyH, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    anyone know if the Gateway P-6860FX is available in Canada or is it a US thing only? anyone know why?
     
    AlyH, Jul 14, 2008
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    US only, as of right now. Maybe Gateway doesn't think there's as much of a market for a cheap but powerful gaming PC in Canada as there is in the states.

    You could try to contact Gateway and see if they have future plans up North.
     
    Mikelx215, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the reply! the P-6860FX is a very attractive laptop. I was considering one of them, or a Dell M1530. Problem solved!
     
    AlyH, Jul 14, 2008
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  4. dtwn

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    I would suggest waiting. There's likely to be an influx of new laptops coming in the near future.
     
    dtwn, Jul 14, 2008
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  5. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    is that in reference to the possibility of new Centrino 2 (Montevina) laptops, or in general, a new season of laptops? (sorry, i'm new to all this!)
     
    AlyH, Jul 14, 2008
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    Both.

    Centrino 2 + recent AMD developments are likely to result in a release of new models by manufacturers.

    Generally, it is best to wait for as long as you can before making your purchase.
     
    dtwn, Jul 14, 2008
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    so even if I call bestbuy to order on the phone they will refuse to ship it to Canada?
     
    LHogue, Jul 17, 2008
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    They did for me, and went and ordered off ebay. I think there are still some spare 6831's/6860's floating around on ebay.ca But the guy I bought from finally ran out after selling 40 of them. :(
     
    StealthArcher, Jul 17, 2008
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    not in canada, i went down to NY state to get mine. worth it. i love this laptop.
     
    irata, Jul 18, 2008
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    I am selling my P6831-FX with upgraded proc and hard drive on ebay and will ship to Canada. PM me if you would like more details.
     
    rancid, Jul 18, 2008
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