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    TOSHIBA Satellite A305D (HD 3650) $650 Shipped (Promo Code)

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by ARom, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. ARom

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  2. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Too bad it has AMD processors, I'd be all over this.
     
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  3. Levenly

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    they got a Sony Vaio with a P8600 (2.40GHz) with the HD3650, but it's much more expensive. ~ $1199

    Promo Code is: EMCLPMN27
     
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  4. ARom

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    That is rather ignorant, have you ever been on the new AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82(2.20GHz) processor?

    The price would not be where it is had it been intel...
     
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  5. Slaughterhouse

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    That's exactly my point. It would have been a killer deal if it was Intel.

    And yes I have used the AMD ZM processors.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Mar 12, 2009
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  6. AznImports602

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    Guys I was thinking of getting that Toshiba for some gaming because Im looking for a laptop at that price. Can someone tell me what so bad about that processor? And would it be a step up from what I have now (see sig)? How is the HD3650 in running crysis, source games?
     
    AznImports602, Mar 12, 2009
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  7. ARom

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    Source games will run maxed out (with AA only in HL1 & CSS), Crysis should run well at medium settings @ native res give or take a few settings. Huge step up on the GPU end of things.

    That is an excellent deal, most people are too ignorant or have been brainwashed by intel... I would buy one.
     
    ARom, Mar 13, 2009
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  8. R3v4n

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    Thats an awesome deal wish they sold that so cheap in the Uk. Honestly though, you would'nt buy it just because the cpu is AMD? That is pretty lame...I didn't think this forum had brand fan boys...not meaning to sound rude just making an observation.
     
    R3v4n, Mar 13, 2009
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  9. slayerfaith1982

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    This is a good deal but good god that laptop is ugly lol.
     
    slayerfaith1982, Mar 13, 2009
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  10. AznImports602

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    Thanks for the tip man! And yea I could care less if it was intel or amd, but i am more of a amd fan anyways, I just need a decent graphics card to play the games I want at a good rate.

    @slayerfaith1982, i could care less how bad it looks, its what the inside that counts :D.
     
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  11. ARom

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    ... a lot of folks think the Gateway M-6862 is ugly :D

    I think it will look fantastic in person, Toshiba has those sweet high quality screens.
     
    ARom, Mar 13, 2009
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  12. AznImports602

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    Just bought it, hope you guys are right about this...lol
     
    AznImports602, Mar 13, 2009
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  13. gonwk

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    But for the price those guys picked them up ... $450 ... that was a steal ... Intel & ATI card. :D

    G! :)
     
    gonwk, Mar 17, 2009
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    $200 off the top
     
    ARom, Mar 23, 2009
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    This has to already be the record breaking year for unbelievably cheap notebooks.....i dont believe it. This is another solid deal if you are school now and looking for a good notebook for cheap this is an exciting year.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 24, 2009
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