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    P-6860FX refurb at Tigerdirect $799 - cashback

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Mattk, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. Mattk

    Mattk Notebook Consultant

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    $799 at Tigerdirect. Live cashback is 5%.

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    I had to fight myself not to get this, in the cart twice. I realized that the second laptop cannot be the same as the first though... (I should go for a 14-15") Still, I should be buying one. The only way to end temptation is to get others to buy it!!!! If anyone wants to shed light on a good deal for a 14" N80Vn ASUS laptop (other than newegg's), let me know.

    Not as powerful as the 7811fx, but not nearly the same number of problems either, that must be why the price is higher. I easily was able to avoid the temptation to buy the 7811fx earlier but this one is hard.

    Must... Not... Purchase...
     
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    Screw it, I ordered it. I guess I can always trade before I open the box if I change my mind. One for me and one for the wife and kids... that about justifies it.
     
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    Now yer talkin'. Like a true Pirate. Arrrgghhhh!!!!! :D
     
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    It seems odd to me that Tigerdirect would have the 6860 for more $ than the 7811 GW... Maybe it's just me.
     
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    Maybe they sold out of the 7811s so fast that they realized the error they made in the pricing. They may not do that again. It will be interesting to follow this.
     
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    "Laptops Notebooks > Intel Based Laptops > Refurbished
    Gateway P-6860 FX Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 1.83GHz, Bluetooth, 802.11n, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, DL DVDRW, 17", HDMI, eSATA, Webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium (Copper Core Accent)

    10 Users Rated
    Gateway P-6860 FX Refurbished Notebook PC
    More Gateway Renovation Group Products

    Item Number: S445-P6860

    THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE"

    Looks like they sold all they had even at this price. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4090488&CatId=17
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 21, 2008
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