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    oshiba - Laptop with AMD Turion? X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 - Onyx Blue $550

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Dracun, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Dracun

    Dracun Notebook Enthusiast

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    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8907089&type=product&id=1213046783581

    Well actually I'm not sure if this is good deal haha. It sure looks like one though. I'm thinking about buying it.

    I wanted to ask everyone's opinion on whether you think this is a good deal or not?

    Product Features
    AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor RM-70* for true multicore processing; HyperTransport™ 3.0, AMD PowerNow!™ and AMD CoolCore™ technologies to extend battery life; improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection**
    2GB PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
    Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM
    From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
    15.4" WXGA widescreen display with TruBrite technology and 1280 x 800 resolution; native resolution support for 720p content
    250GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
    ATI RADEON 3100 graphics with 256MB-894MB shared video memory
    CD/DVD control buttons include play/pause, stop, previous track and next track
    Built-in webcam with microphone makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
    5-in-1 bridge media adapter supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD Picture Card
    3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
    Built-in Atheros high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 kbps modem
    Weighs 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery