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    Found Cheap Notebook Site

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by CuriousN, May 9, 2009.

  1. CuriousN

    CuriousN Notebook Evangelist

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  2. Kamin_Majere

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    I have no personal use of the site... but the prices look WAY to cheap. So just at a glance i would say fake.


    But if its real... i got money that needs spending there :)
     
    Kamin_Majere, May 9, 2009
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  3. CuriousN

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    it can be found using a product search in google, if this matters
     
    CuriousN, May 9, 2009
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    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

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  5. hh325

    hh325 Newbie

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    Just wondering, did you use this site in the end? Is it ok?!
     
    hh325, May 9, 2009
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  6. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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  7. dondadah88

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    http://andinotebook.com/contact-us/info_2.html

    the contact us is in indosnia. (i know i didn't spell it right. Lol)

    i wouldn't bother. even though that w90 is looking very good for that price. i wouldn't want to spend so much money on something that turns out to be a fake. and if it isn't then next time you can buy something from there. better to be safe.
     
    dondadah88, May 9, 2009
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  8. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Wow this is interesting. I actually came across this site on my own earlier this morning after doing a google product search on a Sony VAIO notebook. I was amazed at the prices as well, this really does look too good to be true. If anyone has any experience with the company, please share it with us.
     
    Slaughterhouse, May 9, 2009
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  9. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Even the photos of the laptops are neweggs photos.. Interesting..
     
    nacr05, May 9, 2009
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  10. pkim1230

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    amazing find! +rep
     
    pkim1230, May 9, 2009
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  11. spradhan01

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    So this website is not fraud?
     
    spradhan01, May 9, 2009
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  12. Kamin_Majere

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    I think its a fraud...

    Make a website and spend a few thousand on google ads... rake in a ton of money from people looking for really cheap notebooks.

    No one else on the web can even come close to those prices, so i say fraud. 800-1200 in savings on average just doesn't happen unless more than one site can come close to matching it

    :( :( :(
    sucks though that w90 did look really good
     
    Kamin_Majere, May 9, 2009
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  13. ChristopherAKAO4

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    For what it's worth the domain name was only registered on May 4, 2009. I'm thinking scam.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, May 9, 2009
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  14. CuriousN

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    could this site be used for price match that some vendors offer?
     
    CuriousN, May 9, 2009
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  15. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    No one would price match that site. I sent them an email just to see what is said. I will let you know if I get a reply.
     
    nacr05, May 9, 2009
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    That site is bull, i can tell.
    I have seen about 100000 sites that looked itentical and were scams

    FYI, the rule of thumb is that if there is a newer notebook (those MSI and Asus) for a few hundred less than everywhere, then it's a scam (amongst other things)
     
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  17. unixphone

    unixphone Notebook Consultant

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    lets all click the live support and BS with them
     
    unixphone, May 10, 2009
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  18. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yeah im curious myself as to what they say
     
    zfactor, May 10, 2009
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  19. Ayle

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    Quoted from the yahoo answer link:
    "Very good chance it is a fraud website.

    - Stolen text from a well known website and changed a few words. Ex: "AndiNotebook.Com opened for business in 2003 and achieved $1.5 million in annual sales in its first 3 years of operation. Tempo Magazine recently distinguished AndiNotebook.Com in its list of Indonesia’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies." - Stolen from newegg.com

    "More than 8+ million registered shoppers have applauded our efforts by rating us as one of the highest-rated online retailers in the world." - Stolen from Newegg.com

    - Only been online for a few days as of this writing.

    - Comodo authentic & secure logo is registered under another name. ( Everything-Berry )

    - High end items well below market value.

    Just these points alone, I would HIGHLY recommend you avoid this site."

    STAY AWAY.
     
    Ayle, May 10, 2009
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  20. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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  21. CuriousN

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    so how come these sites can't be used for pricematch?
    what is the pricematch criterion?
     
    CuriousN, May 10, 2009
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    That the site be legal ;)
     
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  23. BobXX

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  24. ChristopherAKAO4

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    LOL, and there is a DHL logo. They went out of business long ago.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, May 10, 2009
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  25. CuriousN

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    do a google looks like dhl is still in buisness
     
    CuriousN, May 10, 2009
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  26. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Yeah they are, but only in international shipping. As far as shipping in the US goes they went under.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, May 10, 2009
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    yeah i wouldnt buy from that site
     
    nicknations, May 10, 2009
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  28. CuriousN

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    can you use it for pricematch tho?
     
    CuriousN, May 10, 2009
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  29. BobXX

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    You can always try. But, unless the site cares about losing money, chances are they won't match the price of a fake, unauthorized "seller" of the same notebooks. :rolleyes:
     
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  30. spradhan01

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    Is there any way to find out if its a fake or a real website? Any one bought from this?
     
    spradhan01, May 10, 2009
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  31. Mandrake

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    The website is real. The products are either some type of counterfeit or just non-existent. There's plenty of proof of that as others have posted here.
     
    Mandrake, May 11, 2009
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  32. BobXX

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    I think the website is real, as in it exists, but fake in that they will take your money, credit card numbers, etc. and send you a laptop that doesn't exist (unlike the website itself). :D
     
    BobXX, May 12, 2009
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