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    P171XLFX no longer an option, now ? 171XFX or 171SFX

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Mr. Miller, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Mr. Miller

    Mr. Miller Notebook Enthusiast

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    The HD-DVD optical drive takes the XL-FX elimintes it with Blu-Ray to be the winner. That does not break my heart. I really wanted a slot load with or without HD-DVD or Blu-Ray.

    If I go with the X-FX, I will at some time upgrade the CPU. If I go with the S-FX, I will be doing jit just a little sooner.

    So to my next deciding factor. Is the 17.0" WUXGA TFT Active Matrix 1920x1200 worth $400 to me, or do I want the exact same 17.0" WXGA+ Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix 1440x900 I have been looking at for 2.5 years.

    What would you do?
     
    Mr. Miller, Feb 19, 2008
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  2. Sero

    Sero Notebook Consultant

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    If you are gonna end up replacing the CPU anyway the Best Buy one is better but you'd lose the slot load and fingerprint reader.
     
    Sero, Feb 20, 2008
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    peteryorkuca Notebook Consultant

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    I agree, plus you use your DVD-rom how many times a week? Like once for installing your game?

    I have used the DVD-rom total of 5 times installings various things over last past 4 weeks. I use my USB flashdrive more like once a day.
     
    peteryorkuca, Feb 20, 2008
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