Paul, I just assumed it was a matter of 'great minds think alike' :)
ibwebb, I'll keep digging but I like those two Gateways best so far... The two you posted are both sold out now. :/ I'll keep an eye out and see if anything good pops up by Monday morning and let you know then.
-Duane.
ibwebb
Member
Stole my daughter's laptop to check in and check email. I got really excited about one I got an email about (and several from a friend about it should meet the 'exception rule on $). Unfortunately, when I went to look in on it.. it was sold out. Though the code doesn't say it expires; so I put myself on the notify me if it comes back in stock. Somehow I don't think it will though. I'm going to post the link here incase it does. So, opinions on if you agree with my two friends that are urging me to push past my budget on it or not let me know. BTW this would be the extreme ceiling of the budget, but from what I have learned from here and others.. seems really great.
See ya all as soon as possible!
ibwebb
Hey, that one looks great! I hope it comes back in stock soon! I'll continue watching out but I don't think you'll find a better one than that!
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ibwebb, here's that same 'nicer' Gateway on Amazon, comes in at $549.70 instead of $603 with tax and shipping from Best Buy.
Also, some people are confirming free Windows 7 upgrades with this now:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?threadid=1455781
ibwebb
Member
Out of pure frustration (I am not good without my laptop/computer time) took out my dieing/dead laptop and fired it up in hopes to get it (somehow) to work and hold out a little longer. It actually came up and seems to be working so far. Though it still has all the 'fun' quirks and then some. Anyway, I wanted to get on her to make sure to thank BentlyTCow, AlexSJ, Hotdog3, Wiz, and anyone else who has helped me with all the information and time they have taken to search out deals and such.
Now with that out of the way; I purchased me laptop today. Although, there were many great deal that many of you (and myself) had found many were gone already. Though, I did find a great deal that combined with my past purchasing from Geeks.com came out to be the winner. This is the one that I order (please read on before judging completely) HP Pavilion . I called and talked to them and was able to get a better deal that what you see. I did get the free shipping as part of the deal too. The deal that I was able to get with it is an additional 10% off and (reluctantly) I bought 4g of ram (2 x 2g) for it at a REALLY great deal (that I am not allowed to give the detail off publicly and he said they would deny if anyone asked). On top of that; I had a 'coupon code' that SquareTrade had given me as a bonus for using them in the past that gave me 2 years of the 100% warranty at 10% less than the 1 year shown on the above page. So, all in all taking price and the deal into consideration this was by far the best deal of all.
From what I have learned from you all, been told by my computer literate friends, and looked up on my own; this seems to be a solid system that will do everything I will want. The only things that it doesn't have that I wished it did is the 64 bit version and maybe a bit better graphics/video card. Though I have looked at a friends laptop with the same card and it looks wonderful to me.. no matter how many times he tried to show me the lower points of it were. LOL!
Again thank you all very much and hope to be on lots more when it arrives!
Best Regards,
ibwebb
Hi ibwebb, glad to help! Sounds like you got a good deal! Especially compared to the prices of other 17" laptops. I hope you don't need to use that warranty this time :) That should support the 64 bit version of Windows 7, should you be so inclined. Be sure to give us the follow-up when you've got it!
ibwebb
Member
Wanted to leave a quick update...
Again thank you to all of you and no I didnt forget you all. I took the free shipping and didn't think of upgrading it because I was too busy thinking what I great deal I got. LOL So, I am waiting for it to get here.. my bad. I checked the tracker and I think it should be here the beginning of this coming week. Then there will be no more excuses.
I do have a quick question that I wanted to ask though. I have a printer and thought it was time to come into the present decade and go wireless on it. I usually just go in and plug the cable in if I need to print/scan. I started checking out wireless print servers and found a great deal. Yet, as I was about to add it to the cart I noticed that right below (at a good deal more) was one that said "multi functional" and then another that had "All in one" (both followed of course by the wireless print server). Then it hit me. If I want to be able to scan to my laptop I need one of those I bet. I have been looking about on at them and looking for a deal, but I have come across several articles/blogs/forum(elsewhere)comments that sound like they are doing it with a normal wireless print server. So, the question is: Do I need one of these others or is it possible with just the regular wireless print server?
Thanks,
ibwebb
P.S. BTW yes, my printer is newer. I got it when I was going to replace my laptop the first time then the washer/dryer issue came up. So, still in box and waiting.
I don't know much about print servers.. I think it depends on the model of the printer, or at least the print server. From what I've read some have a web address on the local network that you can operate the scanner from. Otherwise it may be included in the software that comes with your printer.. What model is your printer?
ibwebb
Member
That seems to be my problem. I have always just plugged in the cable and been fine. Now I am thinking about how nice wireless would be, but hate to find that I can send info to print, but can't scan and have it go to my laptop. Anyway, the printer I have is
Kodak ESP-5. I have a few friend that have the ESP-3 and really are impressed with it. When I went to get it; they were claiming they were out of stock on them and offering the ESP-5 for the same price. It had more features and figured it was a deal. Not to mention on of those friends gave me their coupon code for 20% off an order from Kodak since he bought his there. I know that it is up to date and should work with a server. I just don't know the difference on different servers. I will keep looking when I can get on. I may *GULP* have to actually go ask someone that gets paid to know this stuff. LOL I do appreciate all the help and don't kill yourself if you don't know.
ibwebb
Well Kodak suggest this one, but it's $117 on amazon. Even their cheaper model is $80, $75 on ebay. I'd go back to the store you bought it from and ask their opinion. At least then, if it doesn't work, you can return it.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-locale=en_US&pq-path=12511
There's this one, which is cheap enough and offers bi-directional support, which is what you need for scanning, but the website doesn't say if it supports Kodak (the list is outdated anyway so that could be why.)
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-G-PrintServer-Multifunction-Printer-Support/dp/B000LSZ0Q0/ref=sr_1_92?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249380693&sr=1-92
I'd still just go to the store and see what they sell you. It's hard to say what'll work without going with the really expensive Silex option.
ibwebb
Member
Hey! Guess what came today (later in the day, but still today)? So far it is really nice. Though, I think I forgot all the time it takes to get it set up the way you want it... or at least the way I want it. I get use to all the stuff I had and everything were it was. Anyway, wanted to tell you all it was here and hope to have things going soon.. and be one here more.. and looking for repeats of what I had LOL.
Also, I got an answer from someone on that wireless print server thing. Yes I need one that has the multifunctional or all in one in it (or that bi directional like you found). Simply, (as I had thought) a normal print server accepts as signal and the others can send and receive.
See ya all soon and more,
ibwebb
ibwebb
Member
I received my discount from Kodak in the mail. Mine does not say there is a limit on how many times it can be used. It simply says to share it with my friends! Anyway, I know that one of you commented about maybe looking into the Kodak printers at one time. Sorry that my memory isnt letting me remember which. Anywho, I recommend if the price is good for you to look into the ESP-7 or ESP-9; both of which have the 'wireless' already in them. Past that they are suppose to be the same. Anyone you get you should be impressed with. I know that mine prints really fantastic. Here is the code for either or both of you if you want to use it. It is good on anything at the Kodak site it says:
Enter Code: FRIENDSSAVE20
It gives you an extra 20% off. Hope that it helps someone!
Best Regards,
ibwebb
Idunnobutiwastold
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