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    Gateway P-6831 FX / Core 2 Duo/ NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS/ 512 MB/ webcam/3072 MB/250 GB HDD/ $585 w/ coupon + Free Shipping

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by James, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. c17chief

    c17chief Notebook Consultant

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    Just got mine. Cant even tell this thing has been used. Looks perfect. I couldnt find a scratch, scuff, or mar on this thing anywhere. Looks to be a brand new battery and adapter as well. Will check out battery condition and all when I get everest and the like on it.


    One thing def worth mentioning though.... It is the t5450 version and NOT the t5550. That kinda sucks, but def not a dealbreaker at this price and is gunna get changed out anyways.
     
    c17chief, Jul 24, 2008
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  2. fatfishjeff

    fatfishjeff Newbie

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    Who was the vendor?
     
    fatfishjeff, Jul 24, 2008
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  3. c17chief

    c17chief Notebook Consultant

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    dont know. cant find any indication of who the underlying company is. Everything only has buy.com on it.
     
    c17chief, Jul 24, 2008
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  4. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Very nice. Congratulations on your new purchase.
     
    dtwn, Jul 24, 2008
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  5. Omnipresent

    Omnipresent Notebook Enthusiast

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    Outstanding man! Congrats! Talk about a deal of the century, lol. I know which website i'm bookmarking and checking often from now on, when i want a new laptop. :D Anybody else get their p6831fx delivered yet?
     
    Omnipresent, Jul 24, 2008
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  6. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    How did the OP find out?
    Searching on buy.com, or en email notice, 3rd party notice?

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Jul 24, 2008
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  7. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    From OP
    The only thing I don't like about slickdeals is it gets a bit confusing sometimes.
     
    dtwn, Jul 24, 2008
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  8. LycanNyc

    LycanNyc Notebook Consultant

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    If anyone doesn't want their p6831fx let me know :)
     
    LycanNyc, Jul 24, 2008
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  9. se_intexas

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    Bummer about the processor. I was really hoping for the T5550 in these refurbs. I guess they are jogging from Connecticut to Texas with mine because I don't get mine until next TUESDAY!
     
    se_intexas, Jul 24, 2008
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  10. Sero

    Sero Notebook Consultant

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    buy.com sends out emails with their latest deals, the p6831fx was the featured item that day.

    Unfortunately both of my P-6831FX orders were cancelled because of paypal :(
     
    Sero, Jul 25, 2008
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  11. badsteve

    badsteve Notebook Enthusiast

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    Buy.com had my order as "processing" for a week, then it was "sent to warehouse" for 4 days. First they billed my bank account - then unbilled it. Ive cancelled the order with them today - theyre effin ridiculous.

    Will never deal with them again.
     
    badsteve, Jul 25, 2008
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  12. LycanNyc

    LycanNyc Notebook Consultant

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    They have a 5% off, and ebay has a 10% off
     
    LycanNyc, Jul 26, 2008
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  13. Tyo

    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    did anyone receive theirs from buy.com ?
    so far I see lots of unresolved issues but none that received theirs....
     
    Tyo, Aug 2, 2008
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  14. fatfishjeff

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    Got mine last Saturday.
     
    fatfishjeff, Aug 2, 2008
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  15. se_intexas

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    Mine came last Tuesday. It had the T5450 and no fingerprint scanner but overall I am still happy with it. The screen looks good - no dead pixels. The computer was clean and looks new.
     
    se_intexas, Aug 5, 2008
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  16. PaulCollins

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    Received mine as well with the 5450. Was something of an impulse buy for me but I couldn't believe the deal. I've been very impressed with this notebook!
     
    PaulCollins, Aug 8, 2008
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  17. Lord Egregious

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    I ordered but am still without one. I'll probably be canceling sometime next week since I'm moving and will be buying a new laptop soon. No need to forgot and then be charged 600 a month later for a laptop I don't need.
     
    Lord Egregious, Aug 8, 2008
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