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    Best Buy: Gateway P-6860FX

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Conqueror36, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. Conqueror36

    Conqueror36 Newbie

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    The price for this thing is at an all time low. Going for $714 i believe. The original price was $1349 just 6 months ago. Really good laptop for the price. Just slap in a new cpu and i'll be just a good as a P-7811 performace wise for much less.
     
    Conqueror36, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Not sure where you're getting your price, but it's listed as something quite different here.

    Same price at the store I work at, as well.
     
    JM, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Some bestbuys did lower the price to the 700-800
     
    Lakjin, Sep 22, 2008
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    darien95 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What makes this so much better than the M-6862? I only see minor differences. And why does it say Store Pick Up Not Available ?
     
    darien95, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    The fact that it has a 8800M GTS vs a HD 2600.

    But if you don't know the difference between those two, that means you probably don't need the 8800M GTS, meaning the M-6862 for $350-$600 (whichever price you got it for) is the better deal for you.
     
    Lakjin, Sep 22, 2008
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    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll have to check tomorrow and see if my local store has them when I pick up my 7811. No talking me out of it, I need the higher resolution screen.
     
    boomhower, Sep 22, 2008
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