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    Gateway MD7820u: Core 2 Duo T6400 2 GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, ATI Radeon HD3650 $600 free shipping

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Persio, Jan 15, 2009.

  1. Persio

    Persio Notebook Consultant

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    It's been mentioned in a post in another subforu. I post it here just in case it's useful to someone:

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    Persio, Jan 15, 2009
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  2. Micaiah

    Micaiah Notebook Deity

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    Be careful with the specifications, because I have a feeling this one is also misadvertised just like the MD7822u.

    Read more about that here.
     
    Micaiah, Jan 15, 2009
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  3. linux0009

    linux0009 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just called my local Officemax and I asked if they had the MD7822u in stock. He said yes and I was 599. I might go check it out and see if the specs match. He said they didnt have a phone in the back so i couldnt confirm on the phone. Seems like a good machine for the money

    Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Mobile Processor 2.0 GHz
    System Memory 4 GB DDR2
    Hard Drive 320 GB SATA
    Screen Size 15.6"
    Display Type High-Definition Widescreen WXGA Ultrabright Display (1366 x 768)
    Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3650 Graphics
    Video Memory up to 2304MB of HyperMemory
    Webcam 1.3 Megapixel Integrated Webcam
    Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD±RW and DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash Technology
    Multimedia Card Reader 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card)
    Networking Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
    Wireless Networking Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
    Audio Intel High Definition Audio
    Video Output 1 VGA Connector, 1 HDMI Port with HDCP Support
    S-Video Output None
    PCMCIA Slots ExpressCard Type 54
    USB 2.0 Ports 4
    Modem 56 Kbps
    Laptop Color Burgundy
    Laptop Weight 6.5 lbs
    Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium Ion
    Battery Life 3 hours 45 min
    Pointing Device Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll
    Operating System Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
    Included Software Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period), Symantec Norton 360 2008 (60-day trial)
    Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Parts and Labor
    Telephone Support 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance
     
    linux0009, Jan 15, 2009
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  4. Micaiah

    Micaiah Notebook Deity

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    Check the link I posted, someone already checked out the MD7820u at Officemax and just like the 7822u, its specification is also incorrect.
     
    Micaiah, Jan 15, 2009
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  5. duped

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    Too bad i read this board after making a MD7820u purchase. As complained on this board, the memory is DDR2 and not DDR3.

    Also has no sign of Radeon Graphics Card. How can Gateway be duping us like that. Is it not illegal to play such games by the companies?
     
    duped, Jan 15, 2009
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  6. linux0009

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    Yea no kidding..the radeon card makes it a deal breaker.
     
    linux0009, Jan 15, 2009
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  7. Persio

    Persio Notebook Consultant

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    Whaaattt? No Radeon? And what's there instead of it? Yes, it's absolutely illegal if they are giving you something other than what you bought. It's a rip off.
     
    Persio, Jan 16, 2009
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  8. tootall4wsu

    tootall4wsu Notebook Evangelist

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    I checked it out yesterday it has Intel mobile graphics. I think Office Max gets their specs off the gateway webpage and the gateway webpage must be f___ed up because even though they do state ATI HD3650 grpahics with "up to 2304mb" or whatever. I just checked the Gateway webpage and behold they have released the actual specs

    Chassis with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1759MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
     
    tootall4wsu, Jan 16, 2009
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