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Title: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on May 28, 2012, 09:04:41 AM
Will be............ ..............



A new computer. (No it won't be a mac Rosh, keep your pants on.)

This is what I want: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g74sx-dh73-3d/4505-3121_7-35024956.html

It goes for around $1800+ from what I've seen. I did find a refurbished one for $1550 but it was sold. SOOOOO I don't wanna spend more that $1600 and I found this: http://windsormallforcomputer.ecrater.com/p/15004751/asus-g74sx-dh73-3d-173-notebook


It SAYS its the same laptop (There are 3 different models of this specific laptop and I want the 3D one) but it is WAY cheap, even for the 2 other lower models.

My question is, If this site is actually selling a different model than what they say, what are the legal obligations they could get into by selling me the wrong laptop? Would I just have to return it?

Fast replies please, cause if this is for real this mother fucker will go fast!
 
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Meeester on May 28, 2012, 09:09:25 AM
Don't gamble on obligations of an internet store. Never worth it. I would recommend looking elsewhere for the laptop.

I actually own a G73, the previous model of the laptop you want. It's a great laptop, but I hope you understand that the battery life is not as great as a Macbook or smaller laptop. The g73 should me significantly cheaper as well.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on May 28, 2012, 09:17:02 AM
Don't gamble on obligations of an internet store. Never worth it. I would recommend looking elsewhere for the laptop.

Never worth it? its almost $700 less, that seems worth it.

They have a good return policy too...

"Conditions for return:
Only defective/damaged products will be accepted for returns/refunds.
Customer need to raise an alert with us within 2 working days from the date of delivery for being eligible for the return/refund.
Only those products will be eligible for return policies which are received by us within 15 working days of the date of delivery.
Products/Items should be UNUSED.
Products should be returned in their original packaging along with the original price tags, labels and invoices.
It is advised that the return packets should be strongly and adequately packaged so that there is no further damage of goods in transit.
Refunds:
When you buy our products, your purchase is covered by our 15-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase , we will issue a full refund. We will process the refund after receipt of the product. Refund will be done within 3 working days from the date of request of refund."
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Meeester on May 28, 2012, 09:28:06 AM
Newegg has an excellent return policy as well, but if you even open the package you cannot return it. At least for laptops that is.

If you're sure it'll work then go for it. See if someone else will post what they think.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Whoops on May 28, 2012, 09:29:53 AM
Hah not my money. DO IT
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on May 28, 2012, 09:36:20 AM
I emailed the owner of the site and asked if the product he was selling was unopened and included everything listed the product on this page: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g74sx-dh73-3d/4507-3121_7-35024956.html?tag=mncol;subnav

We shall see
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on May 28, 2012, 05:43:38 PM
"The item is Brand new never opened with warranty and comes with all accessories"

I just got a killer fucking deal. See you all on BF3.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Scooby on May 28, 2012, 05:59:17 PM
I just got a killer fucking deal.

I guess I'll agree with you. It's only because there's no dildo that's pre-attached to the computer this time.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on May 29, 2012, 05:36:35 AM
I guess I'll agree with you. It's only because there's no dildo that's pre-attached to the computer this time.
Yes there is.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 04, 2012, 08:05:13 PM
Welp, I got pwned. Turned out to be a fraud, I should've gone with my gut. I made sure before I bought it that I would be fully covered by my bank and Visa for fraud tho so ill be getting my money back.

I've been thinking about it and I think I am going to get the G75 instead: http://www.cnet.com/laptops/asus-g75vw-ds72-17/4507-3121_7-35229167.html?tag=mncol%3bsubnav

I wanted the 3D because my projector is 3D compatible so I can only imagine how awesome that will be, however, 3D is a major headache (literally). I just remember watching Avatar at the Imax and being dizzy as fuck.

Does anyone have any experience with 3D gaming? I've heard it takes a lot of getting used to, but i've also heard that once you get used to it its epic. Who the fuck knows tho, it probably causes cancer (hah).
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Meeester on June 05, 2012, 11:12:08 AM
inb4 I told you so from everyone.

I have no experience with 3d gaming outside of the old Nvidia glasses that were total shit.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: Head Hunter on June 05, 2012, 02:29:48 PM
Imho 3D gaming is harder. Kind of cool at first but more of a gimmick. I'm a COD fiend and playing on my friends 3D TV made the game somewhat confusing with so much going on, and after about 30 minutes I had a headache. But that was about a year ago so things could have changed? I just feel like you'd spend more money for something that is a cool concept but is actually a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 08, 2012, 10:46:18 AM
The guy must have felt the heat on his back because my bank account magically had a $1125.00 deposit in it yesterday. That was pretty surprising to say the least. Good thing tho cause I didn't to have to fill out any paperwork for the bank.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Beatlejuice on June 18, 2012, 07:11:56 AM
The guy must have felt the heat on his back because my bank account magically had a $1125.00 deposit in it yesterday. That was pretty surprising to say the least. Good thing tho cause I didn't to have to fill out any paperwork for the bank.

Ha so you bought a computer from a random store, got ripped off, he gave you the money back, and now you're buying one from Newegg?
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 18, 2012, 10:15:36 AM
Ha so you bought a computer from a random store, got ripped off, he gave you the money back, and now you're buying one from Newegg?
Not newegg.

What do you guys think of this:

Screen    17.3" 1920 x 1080 Full HD (16:9) LED Backlit Display    
CPU    Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor, 2.3 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 3.3GHz), 6MB Smart Cache    
Thermal Compound    ASUS OEM Thermal Compound (FREE! IC Diamond Thermal Compound on CPU + GPU with CPU upgrade purchase)    
Memory    16GB, PC3-12800/1600Mhz DDR3 - 4 x 4GB    1    $28.00    $28.00
Graphic Cards    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M w/3GB GDDR5    
Hard Drive    750GB/7200rpm 16MB Cache Buffer SATA-300 (SATA II 3GB/s)    
2nd Hard Drive    N/A    
RAID    RAID - None Enabled    
Operating System    Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit    
Microsoft Office    No Microsoft Office    
Optical Drive    6x Max. Blu-Ray Reader / 8x Max. DVD±R/2.4X Max. +DL Super-Multi Drive    1    $65.00    $65.00
2nd Optical Drive    N/A    
Battery   Li-ION Battery Pack    
Integrated Wireless Lan    Integrated 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth V4.0 Combo    
Integrated Bluetooth    Please Check Option in Integrated Wireless Lan Section    
Keyboard Backlit    Asus Standard White Backlit Keyboard    
LCD Protection    Asus 30 Days Zero Bright Dot    
Warrany Service:   1 Year ASUS GLOBAL Warranty & 1 Year North America Accidental Warranty

Total cost: $1476.34


I found it on Pro-star.com seems like a pretty good deal considering what Ive seen so far.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Kingpin on June 19, 2012, 08:12:53 PM
THESE ARE MY SPECS

BIG DICK

//

OWNED
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 20, 2012, 10:12:18 AM
THESE ARE MY SPECS

BIG DICK

//

OWNED
Your specs:

Wetback v.1.02
HARDDICK 4"xMax .4800RPM .16kb spunk
Large Throat volume: 4 cubic liters
Bad grammer v.9.99.9
HalfwittedReta rd v.9.89.9
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Beatlejuice on June 20, 2012, 10:15:54 AM
So how much longer until you acquire this bad boy?  (the computer, not Kingpin)
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 20, 2012, 10:43:27 AM
So how much longer until you acquire this bad boy?  (the computer, not Kingpin)
Well I am searching all over the intranets to find the best possible deal.

So far I see the best option as either pro-star.com or xoticpc.com

They offer customizable options and get rid of the shit I don't want (like the ASUS leather backpack), which lowers the price quite a bit.

Im debating whether to get a standard 750gb HDD or to upgrade to a 60gb SSD for the main drive, then later put the "other" on in myself.

I know Ill save money buying an SSD on newegg but I would rather have the OS preinstalled on the SSD so I don't have to mess with it. Thats just a laziness issue, however.



The only things I plan to modify (other that the HDD) is to go from 12gb of 1333mhz ram to 16gb of 1600mhz ram (+$25 so not a bad deal) and also upgrade to a 4x Blu-Ray 8x CD/DVD optical drive (+$50) . The standard only comes with a 8xCD/DVD drive.

I am hearing good things about Sager tho so I might compare and contrast a similar laptop on that side. Any advice from someone more knowledgable in this would be appreciated.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 21, 2012, 10:05:43 AM
OK I finally bought a damn computer... After all that I went with BestBuy's version of the laptop: Here (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+17.3%26%2334%3B+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/5176239.p?id=1218621250769&skuId=5176239&st=g75&cp=1&lp=1)

Compared to the version I was going to get from xoticpc.com...

- It has 8gb memory instead of 12gb
- 1Tb HDD instead of 750Gb HDD
- Nvidia GTX 660m instead of 670m (Found it interesting that most people preferred the 660m which is the main reason I bought this model.)
- Cost $1250 ($1344 after taxes) instead of $1450

But OF COURSE they didnt have one in-store, so they should have it in by the 26th or earlier for me to pick it up.

The upgrades I'm getting from newegg:

- SAMSUNG 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory Model MV-3T4G3/US ($24)
- Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ($95 after rebate)
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: offline on June 21, 2012, 02:44:46 PM
The hell you need 12gb of RAM for? Are you doing work in virtual environments or something?
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 21, 2012, 03:06:40 PM
The hell you need 12gb of RAM for? Are you doing work in virtual environments or something?
TRON
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Scooby on June 21, 2012, 06:01:55 PM
The hell you need 12gb of RAM for? Are you doing work in virtual environments or something?

You have to remember that he's coming from a Mac. They aren't the smartest bunch...
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 21, 2012, 09:18:37 PM
I want 12Gb of Ram so I can do work in multiple programs at once. Adobe suites are memory hogs. Running Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat , Flash, or Cad programs all at the same time will bog a machine down, especially when rendering high profile objects. I want to be able to work without hiccups and be able to transfer files from one program to the next without delay.

"Thats still way too much Ram"

Well what if I'm downloading files, converting movies, and all that jazz at the same time? It will come in handy quite often, I can tell you that.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Scooby on June 21, 2012, 09:40:31 PM
I want 12Gb of Ram so I can do work in multiple programs at once. Adobe suites are memory hogs. Running Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat , Flash, or Cad programs all at the same time will bog a machine down, especially when rendering high profile objects. I want to be able to work without hiccups and be able to transfer files from one program to the next without delay.

"Thats still way too much Ram"

Well what if I'm downloading files, converting movies, and all that jazz at the same time? It will come in handy quite often, I can tell you that.

Your laptop comes with 8GB already and you want to buy 4GB more to add in. Chances are that 8GB is split up into 2x4GB since most laptops have 2 DIMM slots. So you buy a third stick but won't have any place to put it in. They can use a single 8GB stick but that is much costlier than splitting it up.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 23, 2012, 09:25:36 AM
Your laptop comes with 8GB already and you want to buy 4GB more to add in. Chances are that 8GB is split up into 2x4GB since most laptops have 2 DIMM slots. So you buy a third stick but won't have any place to put it in. They can use a single 8GB stick but that is much costlier than splitting it up.
There are 4 DIMM slots. The Laptop supports up to 32Gb (that's 8Gbx4)

Aren't you the copyright Owner of the term "Googleit"?
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* Scooby on June 23, 2012, 01:04:52 PM
There are 4 DIMM slots. The Laptop supports up to 32Gb (that's 8Gbx4)

Aren't you the copyright Owner of the term "Googleit"?

Sorry I was confused which laptop it was after you posted several revisions due to your inability to notice scam sites.
Title: Re: My next purchase
Post by: *MAFIA* ßlåkjáx on June 24, 2012, 07:55:39 AM
Sorry I was confused which laptop it was after you posted several revisions due to your inability to notice scam sites.
Everyone of them had 4 DIMM slots. So you're still fuckin retarded.