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    MSI GT725-075US Open Box

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nacr05, Jul 6, 2009.

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    that is a nice price but i just want the gpu :(
     
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    This is a great price :)

    I think I might try my luck with one tonight :)

    Adam
     
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    you should get it now. i said that when i was going to buy a w90. i was 1 minute away from getting it(open box was 1,699 from 2,250) then it was gone. so you should hop on that now.

    remember openbox can be from 1 to 10 to 100 items.

    that asus was only 1. (sometime i think about it. :() then i look at my sager np9262 :)
     
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    BTW did they send you a powercord when you bought it?

    Also, how much does this laptop go for new? I am having a hard time finding this specification online...

    Thanks!
     
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    1,700. no i did buy it i was 1 minute late. and yes they would send the power cord. i knew a couple of people that bought an open box laptop and they got it.
     
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    It's a P9600/1920x1200/blu-ray. Model more like the quad below:

    17.0" $1360 MSI GT725-074US P8600-2.4 4GB 320GB HD4850 1680x1050
    17.0" $1620 MSI GT725-212US Q9000-2.0 4GB 320GB HD4850 1920x1200 blu-ry
     
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    I have been looking up whether to trust open box items online...Do you have any opinions on whether they can be trusted? I am going to teach English overseas for about 6 months soon...And I am worried about it breaking down in South Korea :) Any thoughts?
     
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    so that plus 1,260. and the newegg specs is in the middle of the 2 above.

    well i have bought openbox is the past. like motherboard and they were perfectly fine. but look at the return policy and if you have at least 15 days to return it without fees. if so pm me and stressing it out to see if it is stable. to see if you should keep it or not.
     
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    They offer returns. Where in SK are you going?
     
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    Is saving ruffly $300.00 worth it if you take into account the model difference? Also is it worth it because you do not get a warranty past the 30 days?

    Any comments?
     
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    I am looking for a job to teach English in South Korea.
     
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    www.englishspectrum.net

    should help you find a job. Are you Canadian?
     
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    American :)
     
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    you should still have warranty from msi?
     
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    Thanks for the site.
     
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    I called Newegg and they said they can not confirm whether it will have the MSI Warranty or not...I guess legally they can not say yes or no...But if the laptop is relatively new, then the warranty should still be good...I can check once I receive it if it has it or not....I think if it does not I might send it back.
     
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    when you order it let us know so we can see if it was the only item left.
     
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    KK, I am going to half to wait until a little after 5pm...Hopefully it will still be there until some other lucky person grabs it :)
     
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    how much you have to spend?
     
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    I really only wanted to spend around $1000 dollars...However, I love what you can get with this...I just don't want to be too paranoid about people stealing my laptop while overseas...And I can't take something much over one grand being taken :) I need the graphics and processor for photoshop and also some basic video editing.
     
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    I was actually really debating getting the Asus g71.
     
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    I was thinking about waiting until Newegg starts selling the g71 because I hate the Warranty Best Buy gives you...However, I might have to go with it and hope the laptop does not break until I get back to the USA...Best Buy does not cover international.
     
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    well i just saw the res 1440*900. so i wouldn't get it. :(
     
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    I also am big on gaming too :)

    When you say cooling...Do you mean the msi keeps the temp on the gpu lower then the g71?
     
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    yes it is and i know the msi can overclock high.(i know they both have overclock buttons and the msi is 20% and the asus is 15%)
     
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    Oh! You said where in SK? I have no clue yet...Anyplace that will hire me :)

    Do you have any suggestions on where to go or who to work for? I have been reading forums online...But still have not decided yet... :)
     
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    Item out of stock. I waited too long :)

    I will just have to settle with the g71 when it gets released on newegg with its 2 year warranty and 1 year accidential.

    Thanks for the help though. Those really did go quick! A matter of a few hours!
     
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    I called MSI about a month ago and they said their warranty was not international...However, everyone I talked to on the phone sounded confused...So I would not be surprised if they all did not know the answer. I was thinking about sticking with asus because I know their warranty is international.
     
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    understandable. so you are going with the one taht i showed you at bestbuy but waiting for newegg to have them?
     
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    Yep!

    However, I have a feeling the g71 at newegg is going to be a bit more money...The internet is saying that they should come out by the end of the month. One site has them on pre-order with shipping on July 24th.
     
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    no newegg would be cheaper but not by much. maybe 50 dollars.
     
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    The open box does come with a 1 year warranty from MSI, I know this because mine did..
     
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    I would buy it today but as it is over AU$1000 my beloved ozzy customs would rip me off. just wondering when machines like this one will cost <AU$1000. in 6 months? in 2 years ?
     
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