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    So long and thanks for the fish

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by bigddybn, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. bigddybn

    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I found out today my replacement work lappy is going to be an XPS m1330 with an 8400gs in it. About the only thing I play on the road is WoW and it will handle that just fine so I've put my 7811 up for sale here on the forum. Going to update my desktop at home instead.

    Just wanted to thank the crew here for helping me utilize and learn about this awesome machine. Good luck to everyone!
     
    bigddybn, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. jacob808

    jacob808 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah the size and weight of these gaming notebooks after awhile luggin it around, just kill the deal, also the battery life. Hopefully manufacturers make it more mobile and better battey but I like having a multimedia experience on a 17 inch screen or else I'd just by a PSP or gameboy.
     
    jacob808, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    take care, and watch out those white mice, they are more than meets the eye.
     
    royk50, Oct 22, 2008
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    E-wrecked BANNED

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    They're called desktop replacements for a reason. :) And I don't want a desktop, even though it would likeley be a lot cheaper to have one that scored 20k+ on 3dmark, than trying to force my laptop to :p

    bigddy, good luck on the sale.. gave ya a bump today, and made sure they know it's a good deal. I'm sure it will sell quick-like!
     
    E-wrecked, Oct 22, 2008
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  5. Kamin_Majere

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    Wow... for all the people that bought the FX series there seem to be alot of people jumping ship all of the sudden.

    I wonder if its some kind of weird super virus making people allergic to the FX's :p


    I place all blame on dell for the creation of this evil bio weapon :D
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 22, 2008
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  6. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    well i reckon its the discontinuing of the 7811 that caused some people to freak out and the fact that sli/cf rig are here and are looking mighty impressive (ugly as they are) :p
     
    royk50, Oct 22, 2008
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    like the x305? ugly, but beautiful in its' own right. :)

    I know you're not referring to the blackboo...err, whitebook.
     
    E-wrecked, Oct 22, 2008
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  8. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    nothing is as ugly as the red x305, not even... lol nuff said
     
    royk50, Oct 22, 2008
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    fiziks Notebook Evangelist

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    The X305 was a serious consideration for me. The higher screen resolution and lower price of the 7811 trumped the Harmen Kardon speakers. (Subwoofer? Puh-leeze!) Still not regretting my decision.
     
    fiziks, Oct 22, 2008
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  10. talent

    talent Notebook Enthusiast

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    If it makes you feel better I plan to keep mine for the next 3 years and then pass it to my daughter until she breaks it. So I expect to have this puppy for 3.5 years give or take a few months.
     
    talent, Oct 23, 2008
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  11. Lakjin

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    Im still here :mad:

    Forget the fact I dont own an FX laptop :D
     
    Lakjin, Oct 23, 2008
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    I did this with my XPS Gen 2 and I'll likely also do this with the 7811. It's too expensive to stay current with the latest tech. Hopefully the 7811 lasts for the long haul. I do take good care of my stuff, but you never know what could happen. :(

    Keep your bio-weapons away from my 2887! :p
     
    Dragon_Myr, Oct 23, 2008
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    Hey i'm not saying its true or anything.... but i wouldnt count against it. The tech market is very cut throat now days :p
     
    Kamin_Majere, Oct 23, 2008
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  14. bigddybn

    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    Hehe thanks.

    I had no complaints with the notebook at all. The niche it was filling has been filled by a more suitable device and frankly I wanted the desktop back. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
     
    bigddybn, Oct 23, 2008
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