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    What's up with the FX M-series with Gateway?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by HeliosTG, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. HeliosTG

    HeliosTG Newbie

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    So I'm looking for a new laptop and I stumbled upon the M-6850FX by Gateway ---> http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8790828&type=product&id=1205537513321 But it's not being sold anymore at Best Buy. I was however able to find this laptop at some other third party type stores, but they are a little bit more expensive. However, I did notice on this forum the news about how there is to be a new FX P-series coming out very soon but was dismayed to see that there was no news on the M-series. So I guess my real question is, Does Gateway plan on making another FX M-series line like the P-series? I would like to know whether I should just buy the laptop off the other third party website or wait for the newer version to come out, that is, if it's going to.
     
    HeliosTG, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes. Someone has found some supporting documentation on gateway.com showing the m-fx series is due a refresh.
     
    Dook, Aug 4, 2008
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  3. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    no monteniva type refresh info yet tho...
     
    Lakjin, Aug 4, 2008
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  4. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup...

    We discuss it Here

    Direct link to the replacement at Gateway.com Here

    As Lakjin mentioned, that unit is NOT a montevina refresh - Matter of fact, I think the only difference is a slightly faster CPU.


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    Sharkonwheels, Aug 4, 2008
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