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    Buying from ProStar?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by peterbz, Feb 11, 2010.

  1. peterbz

    peterbz Notebook Guru

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    I've heard all the good reviews about XoticPC but I'm thinking of buying a W870CU (NP8760) from ProStar because it has cheaper/faster shipping to Canada and it also offers 1 day build time.

    Has anyone had any experience from ProStar? I tried Googling for reviews but there are not too many of them and the Clevo reseller guide isn't too helpful either.

    Also I was wondering if 1 day build time for a Clevo laptop is bad since XoticPC seems to require about 3-7 business days for building/testing laptops.
     
    peterbz, Feb 11, 2010
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  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    ProStar is a good company. You won't go wrong with them.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Feb 11, 2010
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  3. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    I've bought machines from Pro-Star. They're a top notch company, especially the customer support.

    And no, the expedited build time is not a bad thing.
     
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    peterbz Notebook Guru

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    I just ordered a W870CU from ProStar. The sales rep was very friendly and helpful. I originally opted for the 1 Business Day build time (additional $59) but when I asked the sales rep whether this was a good idea, he was very honest and informed me that the 1 Business Day build time was actually not recommended. Instead, he suggested me to go for the 3 Business Day build time since 1 Business Day is not enough for testing the machine.

    I will probably receive the notebook sometime next week. Will keep you guys posted on how it turns out.
     
    peterbz, Feb 11, 2010
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