Refurb Depot Laptop

[KnivesACE]

So I'm in the market for a new/refurbished laptop.

I want a laptop that can hold its own when it comes to 2008 games and some upcoming '09 titles. I've never heard of this site called RefurbDepot.com, but a friend of mine has ordered from there a couple times and had no trouble.

I did some looking around and found a refurbished system I like,
https://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=6959

From the specs it looks like it can handle pretty well. I'm only concerned about a few things from this site, 1) if they are trust worthy. I've read a couple reviews about items being out of stock when it said they were. Thats not a huge concern for me, as long as it ships within a respectable amount of time, I'm happy. And 2) Their 3 year warranty for only $60 seems a bit too good to be true.


I have a back-up laptop set up from the HP site with the following specs:

– Moonlight White
– Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
– Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P7450 (2.13GHz)
– FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
– FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
– 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4530
– 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
– LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
– Webcam Only
– Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– HP Color Matching Keyboard
– 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– No Modem
– Microsoft® Works 9.0

I got this down to 969.99 with a 2 year warranty included.

I've been going crazy looking at laptops over the weekend and can't focus on this paper I need to write. So I say to you SlickDealers... HALP? :lol:


*edit: My price range is about $1k

[damnyou]

Can you please update your requirements as described here

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=9671467&postcount=8

Thanks

maybe it is possible you can get a new laptop for that budget

[KnivesACE]

1) What is your budget?
Under $1,000 including at least a 2 year warranty.

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

c. Mainstream; 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Avoid Toshiba unless its an outstanding deal.

4) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Everday use, but primarily gaming.

5) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Most of the time leaving it on my desk, so a bigger screen is preferred.

6) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Yes, a lot of 2007 - 2008 titles as well as upcoming '09 titles.

7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
More than 2 is fine, it will be plugged in 95% of the time.

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No

9) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows Vista, 64-bit for more RAM.

Screen Specifics

1) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Either one works.

2) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

Standard

b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
or
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.

Widescreen

d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
or
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.


3) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Does not matter.

Build Quality and Design

1) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
As long as it is not outlandishly ugly such as that HP Bronze notebook, specific style does not matter.

2) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I would like to order sometime during this week, March 9th - 13th. I would like it to last 2+ years.

Notebook Components

1) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
200GB+

2) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive?
Yes, DVD is fine, but if it comes with Blu-Ray or HD-DVD for a reasonable price, I won't complain.

[damnyou]

Can you wait for sometime? HP releases coupons now and then and then dv7t will be good for your requirements

[KnivesACE]

Can you wait for sometime? HP releases coupons now and then and then dv7t will be good for your requirements

How long is "sometime"? The current HP laptop I'm using has a dead video card/useless mobo because of it. I'm forced to run in safe-mode with a beautiful 800x600 visually stunning display.

The dv7t I listed above from HP has a $400 off coupon which like I said including warranty is down to 970$

How long do you think I'd have to wait before I get a better deal then that? Also, could you comment on that Laptop from RefurbDepot.com I have linked?

Thanks for your help :)

[KnivesACE]

Found this laptop linked in another thread on SD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152095&nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

Thoughts?

[damnyou]

I think they should be out soon

I have seen them as frequent as once every 15 days or so

So you want to consider 15" laptops also?

[KnivesACE]

I think they should be out soon

I have seen them as frequent as once every 15 days or so

So you want to consider 15" laptops also?

If the laptop is built well enough then I wouldn't mind a 15" I could always set up a monitor for when I use it at home.

[damnyou]

I configured this at HP site


HP Pavilion Entertainment dv7t customizable Notebook PC


* – Espresso Black
* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
* – FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* – FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* – 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4530
* – 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
* – LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* – Webcam Only
* – Wireless-G Card
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – HP Color Matching Keyboard
* – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – No Modem
* – Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Estimated build date: March 18, 2009 This ships free $1,049.99 $1,049.99
2-year Accidental Damage Protection Extended Service Plan for Notebook PCs 2-year Accidental Damage Protection Extended Service Plan for Notebook PCs

Now use this coupon on it NB9812

see whether it helps

[KnivesACE]

I configured this at HP site


HP Pavilion Entertainment dv7t customizable Notebook PC


* – Espresso Black
* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz)
* – FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* – FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* – 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 4530
* – 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
* – LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* – Webcam Only
* – Wireless-G Card
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – HP Color Matching Keyboard
* – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – No Modem
* – Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Estimated build date: March 18, 2009 This ships free $1,049.99 $1,049.99
2-year Accidental Damage Protection Extended Service Plan for Notebook PCs 2-year Accidental Damage Protection Extended Service Plan for Notebook PCs

Now use this coupon on it NB9812

see whether it helps

That's more or less the exact set-up I have mine for listed above. In order to use the coupon, your order total must meet $1,199 or more, and it adds the either -150 or -250 to get it to $-400 off.

That's how I got

– Moonlight White
– Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
– Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P7450 (2.13GHz)
– FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
– FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
– 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4530
– 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900)
– LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
– Webcam Only
– Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– HP Color Matching Keyboard
– 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
– No Modem
– Microsoft® Works 9.0

For 969.99 with 2 year warranty.

[damnyou]

My Bad

I only got this email

$350 or $400 off customized HP Pavilion Notebook $999 or more code NB9812
$150 to $200 instant savings + stackable $200 off coupon
Excludes G60t, G70t, dv7t, Special Edition dv5, Mini series, Compaq Notebooks
Offer limited to the first 1,350 coupons redeemed

you might have to wait some more time then

[KnivesACE]

My Bad

I only got this email

$350 or $400 off customized HP Pavilion Notebook $999 or more code NB9812
$150 to $200 instant savings + stackable $200 off coupon
Excludes G60t, G70t, dv7t, Special Edition dv5, Mini series, Compaq Notebooks
Offer limited to the first 1,350 coupons redeemed

you might have to wait some more time then

Yeah, thats what I feared. I'm a bit impatient when it goes to big decisions like this, especially if its something I need.

While I wait I guess, how do you feel these two stack-up?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152095&nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

and

https://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=6959

[il.]

hi,

Can anyone know anything about the 3 year extented warranty for 59$? It seems too good to be reliable... Who offers it? HP? Refurbdepot? Thirdparty?

Thanks,

[KnivesACE]

Well, another friend Recommended this site CyberPowerPC.com to me and they have some nice game laptops for relatively cheap. The following laptop cost $908

# *BASE_PRICE: [+789]
# ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter
# BATTERY: 6-cells Li-Ion Battery Pack 7200mAh (JHL90)
# BAGS: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 15.4 Inch Notebook
# CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Mobile P8600 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.40GHz 1066FSB 3MB L2 Cache [+100]
# CD: 8X DVD REWRITABLE DRIVE
# FREEBIE_CU: FREE! Cyberpower Unleash The Power T-Shirt ($19 Value)
# FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 3in1 Media Reader
# FREEBIE_OS: FREE! (Microsoft® Flight Simulator X Deluxe) Game
# HDD: 320GB 5400RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE [+19]
# IEEE_CARD: BUILT-IN 1394 IEEE FIREWIRE PORT
# INVERTER: NONE
# KEYBOARD: BUILT-IN KEYBOARD
# MOUSE: BUILT-IN TOUCHPAD
# MODEM: BUILT-IN 56K V.92 FAX MODEM
# MOTHERBOARD: Intel PM45 + ICH-9M Chipset Mainboard
# MEMORY: 4GB (2x2GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
# NOTEBOOK: Compal JHL90 Notebook 15.4" WXGA 1280x800 Pixels w/ 2.0 Megapixel Built-in Webcam, Built-in Fingerprint Sensor, Li-Ion Battery, & Universal AC Adapter
# NOTEBOOK_COVER: XPLORER X5 Notebook Cover (Original Color)
# NB_LCD: 15.4" WXGA TFT LCD Display 1280x800 Pixels
# NETWORK: Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Card
# NB_TRAVELKIT: NONE
# OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium w/ Service Pack 1 (64-bit Edition)
# PRINTER: None
# PRINTER_CABLE: None
# RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
# SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
# SECURITY: Built-in Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
# SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
# SPEAKERS: BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS SYSTEM
# TVRC: None
# USB: 3 x USB2.0 Port Connectors
# USBHD: NONE
# VIDEO: Built-in NVIDIA GeForce Go 9600M-GT 512MB Video
# VIDEOCAMERA: Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
# WNC: Intel WiFi Link 5300 a/b/g/n Wireless Adapter


Anyone order from them before?

[damnyou]

Never heard of that site

check the reseller ratings

[KnivesACE]

Never heard of that site

check the reseller ratings

They have a Six-Month Rating of 8.21 / 10 and a Lifetime of 7.49.

I've seen their ads in gaming and PC magazines.

[KnivesACE]

I've been looking at laptops almost non-stop since Friday and I' really think I'm starting to go Crazy. I've narrowed it down right now to about 5 different laptops. Here is the list.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...=AFC-C8Junction (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115540&CMP=AFC-C8Junction)

Acer Aspire AS6930-6073
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4G
CPU L2 Cache 3MB
16" WXGA
4GB DDR2
320GB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS 512MB

$899.99


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834152087 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152087)

MSI GT735-024US
AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82 2.2G
CPU L2 Cache 2MB
17" WSXGA+
4GB DDR2
320GB
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3850 512MB

$1,049.99


CyberPowerPC.com Build

Xplorer X5-2900 Notebook
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Mobile P8600 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.40GHz 1066FSB
3MB L2 Cache
15.4" WXGA TFT LCD Display
4GB (2x2GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM Memory
320GB
NVIDIA GeForce Go 9600M-GT 512MB

$908.00


https://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2...Product_ID=6959 (https://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=6959)

HP PAVILION DV7-1183CL
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350 (2.0GHz)
3MB L2 cache
17.0" WXGA
4GB DDR2 SDRAM
500GB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB

$949.95



Dell Outlet, Crtified Refurbished

XPS M1530
Intel Core 2 Duo - 2100
3mb Cache
15.4 inch
4GB DDR2
500GB
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB

$839.00

I'm probably going to hold off on making any sort of final decision until tomorrow. Dell is having one of their special yearly sales and there is XPS M1530 up tomorrow.

Thoughts/comments on the laptops listed above?