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    Gateway P-7915u FX at BestBuy $1,049.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cobra03, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    I seen this on the BestBuy Website.

    Gateway® P-7915u FX
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    High-definition widescreen LCD display with Ultrabright technology (1440 x 900)

    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)

    Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

    4096MB 1066MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory (2-2048MB modules)

    320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive

    Chassis with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M Graphics with 1GB of GDDR3 Discrete Video Memory and Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

    Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED®


    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9605365&type=product&id=1218130485627
     
    Cobra03, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to Best Buy later today to see if they happen to have it in stock and the website inventory is just wrong about the backorder status. It's happened before and I wouldn't be surprised if they're actually sitting in stores at this very moment. If so, I'll be coming home with one. :)
     
    GilmourD, Oct 25, 2009
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  3. BobXX

    BobXX Newbie

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    Some new competition for the Asus G72 ;)
     
    BobXX, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    Eff... I just called three Best Buys and they said it's listed as online only in their system. Bleh...
     
    GilmourD, Oct 25, 2009
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  5. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    But they with have another version of the FX series if you just want to see the size and all that.
     
    Clutch, Oct 25, 2009
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  6. mr.pibb

    mr.pibb Notebook Geek

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    how hot do those run?
     
    mr.pibb, Oct 25, 2009
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  7. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I hear they are very solid computers, the only thing I dont like is the resolution and 17 inches is way to big for me :eek:

    this is a heck of a deal for a gaming computer.
     
    Clutch, Oct 25, 2009
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  8. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    The store will carry another model FX? i'm pretty set on the model. I just want it!
     
    GilmourD, Oct 25, 2009
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  9. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    it would be the perfect laptop if it had higher res
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 25, 2009
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  10. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    I.'m perfectly fine with 1440 x 900. Actually, I wouldn't want much higher without a GTX 280m or some SLI setup.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 25, 2009
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    man.. i miss when bestbuy stocked the older model with the 1920x1200 screen. It was stunning.
     
    mrXniick, Oct 25, 2009
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  12. Hotstepperk

    Hotstepperk Notebook Geek

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    any chance the price will come down during black friday?
     
    Hotstepperk, Oct 26, 2009
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  13. PopRoxMimo3

    PopRoxMimo3 Notebook Deity

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    1440???? man! gateway p-xxxx fx just knows to make everything great and then just pick up something low spec.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Oct 26, 2009
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  14. GilmourD

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    I don't know why everybody's all like "WAHHHH!!!!" over the resolution. In my search for a laptop, I've actuall eliminated units with too high a resolution for decent gaming to be possible with whatever graphics solution is installed. I think 1440x900 is a good match for the GTX260m that's in the P-79xx series. If the thing was loaded with a SLI GTX280m setup and it was still 1440x900 then I'd complain.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 26, 2009
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  15. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    The GTX 260m is no slouch and can play alot of games at 1920 x 1200 with max settings. Gateways biggest mistake is the 1440 x 900 resolution. They should atleast made it 1680 x 1050.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 26, 2009
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    I own a P7811FX w/1200P screen, and love it. I also have another 17" laptop that's 900P. I definitely prefere the 1200P over the 900P.
    I wonder if you can swap a P8711's 1200P screen with a P7915's 900P screen...
     
    elijahRW, Oct 26, 2009
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  17. Cobra03

    Cobra03 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am 99% sure you could.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 26, 2009
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  18. xarthos

    xarthos Notebook Evangelist

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    WAHHHH!!!! :D I'm just quoting you.
     
    xarthos, Oct 26, 2009
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  19. Clutch

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    you have a lot of computers, I just have the one in my sig and I dont really like it :( But I cannot do anything about it.
     
    Clutch, Oct 26, 2009
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  20. roliath

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    I originally thought the 1440x900 would bother me to no end coming from WUXGA monitors.
    Until I got my macbook pro, after that it was all changed for me. I wish my mac had a gtx260 though :(

    This is a great laptop and I will most DEFINITELY be picking one up as soon as I can find one refurb :)
     
    roliath, Oct 26, 2009
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  21. agnusdei

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    Does anyone know if the P-7915u FX can play Blu-ray discs and does it come with bluetooth?
     
    agnusdei, Oct 26, 2009
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  22. Rorschach

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    anyone know if these are under clocked like the asus models?
     
    Rorschach, Oct 26, 2009
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  23. elijahRW

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    I actually have 2. A Dell SXPS 1340 and Dell Mini 9. Don't call me a liar just yet. :p. There are about... 10 computers in my house(i have a lot of siblings).
    The P7811 is actually my brothers he also owns an HP DV8000 and Gateway Ml3109. My Dad has an Inspiron 2650. My Sister has an HP N6220 and so does my other brother. There is a Dell desktop in the closet and an IBM desktop sitting in the basement. I have experience with all of these laptops because I'm the go to boy for computer help around here.

    I just save myself the hassle and say the computers are mine ;)
     
    elijahRW, Oct 26, 2009
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  24. GilmourD

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    The P-7915u doesn't play BluRay out of the box. That's why I ordered an LG Electronics CT10N drive for the one I just bought/ordered. The faceplate from the laptop fits the drive just fine and the install takes one screw.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 26, 2009
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  25. HeardEmSay

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    damn where was this 2 months ago, amazing deal.
     
    HeardEmSay, Oct 26, 2009
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  26. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    It was waiting for Windows 7 to be released.
     
    GilmourD, Oct 26, 2009
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    I'm glad I didn't buy P-7805u ($999.99) at TigerDirect. When was 7915u released? Do you know when it will become available at other stores than BestBuy (they charge $102 sales tax :mad: ). And what about the prices? Does anyone know if will remain below $1,049.99? (I'm sorry for that question, but I don't know how the US markets acts near christmas)... Regards.
     
    marcosdtc, Oct 27, 2009
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  29. elijahRW

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    Expect to see some referbs at tigerdirect in a month or 2.
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5270805&CatId=4938
     
    elijahRW, Oct 27, 2009
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  30. agnusdei

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    The battery life for the Gateway P-7915u FX is said to be 3 hours or so. Can the pre-installed battery be replaced with one that will provide much longer battery life (4 hours or longer)?
     
    agnusdei, Oct 27, 2009
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    agnusdei, Oct 28, 2009
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    look at the model number....
     
    mew1838, Oct 28, 2009
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  34. Cobra03

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    The BestBuy model is the P-7915u and the Tigerdirect model is the P-7908u. With the only difrence between the two being the Hard Drives, Buy the P-7915u its the same as the 7908u except the Hard Drive.
     
    Cobra03, Oct 28, 2009
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  35. agnusdei

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    Thank you each for your responses. I did not notice the slight difference in either laptop.

    Can the battery in either model be replaced with a 12-cell battery and will this increase the battery life significantly (from 3hrs to 4hrs?)

    I suppose not having bluetooth is no big deal because bluetooth adapters can be bought for as low as $20 and then easily placed in a USB port without any hassle.

    The lack of blueray is disappointing, but I was told in another thread that a blueray drive can be added to the front of the laptop using only one screw?
     
    agnusdei, Oct 28, 2009
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  36. akcarl

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    The Gateway website is now showing the Gateway® P-7915u FX Edition in stock now for online ordering. But Best Buy's website still says "backordered". Wierd.
     
    akcarl, Oct 29, 2009
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  37. GilmourD

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    Yeah, it's still backordered. Mine hasn't shipped, yet. I have my additional 500 gig HD and BluRay drive, though. :)
     
    GilmourD, Oct 29, 2009
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  38. narsnail

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    Way to step up Gateway, this is one hell of a bargain. I do think there would be a better cooling system than the Asus system.
     
    narsnail, Oct 29, 2009
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    ha ha. well to be prepared. when is it due?
     
    Hotstepperk, Oct 30, 2009
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  40. Cheeseman

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    This model has been out in Canada for a few months now, I'm supprised it took so long for it to show up in US. I have a couple of images if anyone cares to see how the notebook looks like:

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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  41. agnusdei

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    It should be sold in stores and not only Online.

    What would you rate its overall performance? Maybe you can provide a brief review when it comes to things like graphics, battery life and speed?
     
    agnusdei, Oct 30, 2009
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  42. Hotstepperk

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    and how well it cools?
     
    Hotstepperk, Oct 31, 2009
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    Don't forget sound quality and cooling fan noise.
     
    akcarl, Oct 31, 2009
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    I was at BB and did not see any on display.
     
    WGardener, Nov 2, 2009
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  45. agnusdei

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    I wonder when the P-7915u will finally become available and if Best Buy will sell it in their stores and not just Online?
     
    agnusdei, Nov 2, 2009
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  46. agnusdei

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    It is still listed as "backordered" on Best Buy's website.
     
    agnusdei, Nov 2, 2009
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    Best Buy headquarters called me tonight to say they have no idea when the P-7915u is coming out. As far as they know, Gateway has not set a release date and Best Buy does not know when they will sell it Online or in stores because Gateway has not sent out any notice.

    Sounds strange? Not really. My guess is that Gateway is focusing on the Christmas season and the upcoming Black Friday hype which means the P-7915u will become available when the Christmas shopping season commences and not beforehand.
     
    LarryBirdFan, Nov 2, 2009
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  48. GilmourD

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    That sounds like BB is blowing smoke up your shorts. Gateway is saying that BB has it available.

    I'd like to know the truth, too, since I've actually ordered it already through Best Buy. I'd like to know when my order will ship.
     
    GilmourD, Nov 2, 2009
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    I'm really impressed with this machine. I don't mind playing games at 900p, but for a 17 incher it's a little low. For that price, who cares.
     
    apple314159, Nov 3, 2009
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    @ agnusdei. The battery life is said to be three to nearly four hours which is not bad for a gaming laptop although I would like to see how the battery runs at highest settings. I am not sure if the battery can be replaced with one that is more powerful. Maybe someone else can answer that question.
     
    LarryBirdFan, Nov 3, 2009
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