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    Deals in NYC

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by cyberderf, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. cyberderf

    cyberderf Notebook Consultant

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    I am going to NYC next week end!!!! :cool:
    Do u guys know some stores in Manhattan where I could get deal on cheap laptop? (refurbished or outlet).
     
    cyberderf, Apr 10, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    You are better off buying one online.
     
    gridtalker, Apr 10, 2006
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    toshio Notebook Geek

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    yeah, the tax is a killer (8.3%).
     
    toshio, Apr 10, 2006
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  4. Malia

    Malia Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    But if you just want to look around, check out J&R (4/5/6 train to Brooklyn Bridge), jandr.com - they have a lot of laptops on display. One of the two stores on the east coast that showcase Fujitsu laptops, and the other one has retarded sales reps. "Umm no P4 doesn't make a lot more heat than PM, so just buy this laptop that we have in stock, it's just as good as the one that we don't." Psyche.
     
    Malia, Apr 15, 2006
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    digital8doug Notebook Consultant

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    What are you looking for? TAXes in NYc are outrageous! S&H is cheaper. Do not forget to check the used stuff for sale in here.
    Note: An online ebay store may be cheaper than an eBay auction :eek: .
    eBay has a lot of them, I bought 2 barebones there so far, + all the guts. Still looking for a large PATA HDD & WiFi card deal.
     
    digital8doug, Apr 19, 2006
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    ogando_jose Notebook Consultant

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    I'm probably visiting NYC this summer, so I'm interested too, thought I want a brand-new laptop :) any good, big, stores?
     
    ogando_jose, Apr 20, 2006
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    EdF Notebook Consultant

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    I'll reiterate the advice above: NYC isn't the place to go shopping for this kind of thing. Taxes and con-artists. You're much better off buying from a reputable online dealer.
     
    EdF, Apr 20, 2006
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    ogando_jose Notebook Consultant

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    EdF well, I'm mexican, so I don't have to pay taxes - well, I have to, but then the tax is returned when I leave the country :)

    Anyway, even with taxes, I bet I would end up paying more if i buy it here, or from an american online dealer
     
    ogando_jose, Apr 20, 2006
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    shadow85 Notebook Evangelist

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    JandR is a good place to "look". u gotta be out of ur mine to buy something from JandR. no my friend. dont shell out ur hard earn cash. and yes those sales reps are idiots. I make them feel like idiots all the time. =)
     
    shadow85, May 11, 2006
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