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    Refurbished Gateway P-6860 for $700 at CompUSA

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by ashura, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. ashura

    ashura Notebook Evangelist

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    EDIT: Geez, that went fast.

    DEAD DEAL

    <S>Found this at slickdeals, if I was shopping around I might've bitten on this:

    http://www.compusa.com/applications...w9MynSeamY-bnvdnrzWFcViOgiu.lAOQg#detailspecs

    They really need to step up their editing though, it erroneously says that fingerprint reader is included on one of the pics.

    Specifications
    Condition: Refurbished

    Operating Systems: Windows® Vista™ Home Premium

    Platform: Notebook PC

    Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54

    PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

    PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

    Serial Communication Ports: N/A

    Parallel Ports: N/A

    USB Ports: 3

    FireWire Ports: 1

    Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A

    LAN Ports: 1

    Modem Ports: 1

    Audio Out Jacks: 1 - SPDIF

    Line In Jacks: N/A

    Microphone Jacks: 1

    VGA Ports: 1

    S-Video Connectors: N/A

    DVI Video: N/A

    HDMI Ports: 1 - ver. 1.2 connector

    Port Replicator/Connector: N/A

    Processor Brand: Intel

    Processor Class: Centrino Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5550

    Processor Speed: 1.83GHz

    Processor FSB: 667MHz

    Processor Cache: 2MB

    Additional Technologies: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology

    Memory Type: DDR2

    Memory Size: 4GB (2GB X 2)

    Memory Speed: PC2-5300

    Memory Slots (Total): 2

    Memory Slots (Available): 0

    Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB (Requires 64-bit Operating System)

    Capacity: 320GB (5400 rpm)

    Optical Drive Type: Dual Layer DVD±RW/RAM with LabelFlash

    Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

    Capacity: 5

    Media Types: SecureDigital
    Memory Stick
    xD-Picture Card
    Memory Stick PRO
    Multi Media Card

    Audio Description: Integrated Audio

    Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support

    Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics

    GPU/VPU: NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800M GTS

    Video Memory: 512MB GDDR3 Video Memory

    Video Interface: HDMI, VGA

    Communications Description: Integrated LAN
    Integrated Modem
    Integrated Wireless LAN
    Integrated Bluetooth

    Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
    RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
    Bluetooth™
    802.11n Wireless Networking

    Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
    10/100/1000Mbps Network
    Bluetooth 2.0, Up to 300 Mbps

    Protocols: V.92
    WIFI
    802.11n

    Width: 15.75"

    Height: 1.3" - 1.7"

    Depth: 11.75"

    Weight: 9.2 lbs

    Mouse Type: Touch Pad

    Buttons: 2

    Scrolling Capability: Vertical Scroll Up/Down

    Keyboard Type: Fullsize with Numberpad

    Display Type: Widescreen Ultrabright™ WXGA+ TFT

    Viewable Screen Size: 17"

    Maximum Resolution: 1440 x 900

    Battery Type: 9-Cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life: N/A</S>
     
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    ashura, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    core 2 duo, 8800m, 4GB of ram, all in a laptop for $700.

    nice find.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. Ttime20

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    I really don't like refurbished products ... but man for $700 that is quite the notebook.
     
    Ttime20, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. ranmasama

    ranmasama Notebook Enthusiast

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    I say its a steal at 700. I wouldn't be suprised if they ran out of stock in the next hour.
     
    ranmasama, Aug 14, 2008
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  5. pallasathena

    pallasathena Notebook Guru

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    Yes! Thank you, I was looking for a deal like this. I can't wait to get it.
     
    pallasathena, Aug 14, 2008
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  6. Leon

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    Leon, Aug 14, 2008
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  7. ranmasama

    ranmasama Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can also use live.com for 10% cashback but this way is more of a hassle and you have to wait 60 days to get your money.
     
    ranmasama, Aug 14, 2008
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  8. Demoic

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    They arn't on the live list are they?
     
    Demoic, Aug 14, 2008
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  9. ranmasama

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  10. Demoic

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    I caved i bought one, was gonna wait for the 7811 to go on sale the massive price difference. Only need a processor upgrade a simply just about as fast.
     
    Demoic, Aug 14, 2008
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  11. Lakjin

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    Very similar to that 6831 buy.com deal
     
    Lakjin, Aug 14, 2008
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  12. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    yeah but with the 4gb + better processor + possible 64bit OS.

    I caved and bought one too :D
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 14, 2008
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  13. Mattk

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    son a &^^&#! **** Slickdeals. I missed this again.
     
    Mattk, Aug 14, 2008
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  14. there148

    there148 Notebook Geek

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    okay i just place my order and after putting my billing address the website says item is no longer available. called up compusa and asked why my order was denied and they said someone called earlier and place 200 orders for the item. they said compusa only had 300 in stock. gotta love horders
     
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  15. ashura

    ashura Notebook Evangelist

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    200?! You'd think CompUSA would be decent and have a "limit 1 per purchase" or something. :mad:
     
    ashura, Aug 14, 2008
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  16. Demoic

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    Glad I didn't think a long time.
     
    Demoic, Aug 14, 2008
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  17. Mattk

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    IT's the ebayers. That would be $140,000 + tax.
     
    Mattk, Aug 14, 2008
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  18. Morningsup

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    dang that's like 140,000 for a total of 200 units of Gateway P-6860FX O_O
     
    Morningsup, Aug 14, 2008
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  19. Sero

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    I got one for $620 after paypal and microsoft live. Its already shipped too!
     
    Sero, Aug 14, 2008
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  20. Sharkonwheels

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    Hrm..... Me thinks I will pay TigerDirect a visit tomorrow, and see if maybe they stashed some in the STORE for retail walk-in sales....

    Ya never know.... now THIS is a case that, even though I really DON'T want a 17" lappie, I'd be stupid NOT to get one.

    Anyone interested in my findings? Like local in SoFla?

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 14, 2008
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  21. pallasathena

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    Mine's already shipped and didn't have to go far so I should have it this afternoon. They're shipping out of IL.
     
    pallasathena, Aug 15, 2008
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  22. Sharkonwheels

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    No luck...actually, the guys at the store (Tiger) had no idea what I was talking about, so I assume it was a warehouse/online-only deal.

    Oh well - here's to better luck next time....

    THAT would be a case where I "could live with" a 17" lappie!


    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 15, 2008
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  23. Fr3sH

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    BACK in Stock but for $800
     
    Fr3sH, Aug 20, 2008
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