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    *Canada* Tecra S2 for $1285

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by coriolis, Sep 27, 2005.

  1. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, was looking for some accessories and I found this:

    Tecra S2 $1285

    Centrino 730 1.6Ghz 533 FSB
    512MB
    60GB 5400rpm HD
    DVD/CDRW combo drive
    15" XGA
    nVidia GO 6600 with 64MB Video
    WLAN b/g Gigabit LAN
    Windows XP Professional
    One year Global Warranty

    http://www.canadasys.com/laptop.htm

    Not a bad deal - kinda like a cheaper version of the Acer TM4402....and It's a Tecra and not a Satellite!
     
    coriolis, Sep 27, 2005
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  2. Clonester

    Clonester Newbie

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    Wow, that's a great deal! The specs are great (especially the go6600), though the review on the site mentions a lot of heat and fan noise.

    Thanks for posting this!
     
    Clonester, Oct 7, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Saw that too. Almost as cheap as NewEgg.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 7, 2005
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