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    Gateway NV7901u 17.3" WITH Core i5, Blu-ray and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650! - $849.00

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by aan310, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The deal is on JR.com
    http://www.jr.com/gateway/pe/GTW_NV7901U/
     
    aan310, Feb 18, 2010
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  2. PopRoxMimo3

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    great find. good bye envy 15. lol
    ENVY vs NV
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Feb 18, 2010
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Why?

    They aren't exactly in the same class of machines. The Envy 15 is a relatively portable mobile powerhouse, while the NV7901U is a decently built and spec'd DTR.
     
    dtwn, Feb 18, 2010
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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    yea, the 17.3 was a deal breaker for me. If it was a 15" i'd be all over this.
     
    aan310, Feb 18, 2010
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  5. PopRoxMimo3

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    why not?
    Bigger screen, 1600*900 instead of that horrible 1366x768
    Bluray
    500gb
    off the bat
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Feb 18, 2010
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  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    They are totally different type of machines. They are both nice in their own way, but they are not exactly competitors.
     
    dtwn, Feb 18, 2010
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  7. PopRoxMimo3

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    if you say so :cool: for someone thats looking for the right hardware, im pretty sure i would run to the NV (and$)
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Feb 18, 2010
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  8. willwill

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    no pci express slot :/
     
    willwill, Feb 18, 2010
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  9. dkillone

    dkillone Notebook Evangelist

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    Welp, Ive had the x83vp-A1 for about 2 weeks and been having quite a fair amount of probs.

    Been searching for a new laptop, and Yay! Thanks, this is exactly what I've been looking for. I mainly bought a 14" as it had good specs for price. But after all the problems I've had with it. I'd be glad to go back to a 17" form factor.(last laptop was 17")

    This Asus is going back for sure, hello Gateway nv7901u! :D
     
    dkillone, Feb 18, 2010
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  10. dkillone

    dkillone Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, and I'm not usually the one to double post. But to be sure ppl read.


    Dont forget Bing Cashback for J&R. Its at 5%, so you get back $42.45 from bing.


    Makes this price even better!
     
    dkillone, Feb 18, 2010
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  11. ahare89

    ahare89 Newbie

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    Anyone know when this is supposed to be released?
     
    ahare89, Feb 18, 2010
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  12. dkillone

    dkillone Notebook Evangelist

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    dkillone, Feb 26, 2010
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  13. sm00thpapa

    sm00thpapa Newbie

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    I picked this laptop up on Saturday 27 Feb 10 for $892.49 out the door. My local Micro Center had 12 in stock at the time. I can say one thing about it right now and that internet browsing is blazing fast. About 1 to 3 seconds and the page is fully loaded. Im using the N card in the laptop with a Actiontec Verizon router and it has a strong signal with no drop outs at all. Hopefully get back with a full review soon.
     
    sm00thpapa, Mar 4, 2010
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  14. jok5tr

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    hey is there a blu-ray in this thing or not?
     
    jok5tr, Mar 5, 2010
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  15. dkillone

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    No, it does NOT have blueray, only standard DVD DL burner. Shame, woulda been really nice to have one. But eh, its still a good deal, so all is well.
     
    dkillone, Mar 5, 2010
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  16. mrPico

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    Good deal.. But bleh.. I don't like its keyboard and trackpad.
     
    mrPico, Mar 5, 2010
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