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Refurbished Gateway GWTN156-1 15.6" Ultra Slim Notebook, i5-1035G1, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, FHD IPS, $305+ YMMV

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Vipoutlet has the refurbished Gateway 15.6" Ultra Slim Notebook in various colors [vipoutlet.com] (cheapest are black GWTN156-1BK and blue GWTN156-1BL) for as low as $305 [vipoutlet.com] (shipping is free) after using coupon "10vipfirst" for a 10% discount for your first purchase.

Important: I've been watching this for several days and these models go in and out of stock several times per day. If you want one of a specific color or condition, just refresh the search page after waiting a few hours.

Steps:
  1. Go to the search page for GWTN156-1 [vipoutlet.com] to look for all colors and conditions
  2. If the version you want is not listed, check again in several hours.
  3. Select your choice, add to cart and proceed to checkout
    - Example: GWTN156-1BL Blue, Grade A, $339.00
  4. Check out as a guest and do NOT create a new account (they have been having trouble with their website -- this is what they told me to do when I called)
  5. Apply coupon code 10vipfirst
  6. Final price will vary depending on color and condition, but review the checkout to see that a 10% discount has been applied. Shipping is free.
    - Example: $339.00 - $33.90 for a final price of $305.10, with free shipping, before tax

Specs:
  • Intel i5-1035G1 1.0GHz 4-core / 8-thread Processor
  • Intel UHD 10th gen
  • 15.6" IPS Display (1920×1080, 210 nits)
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM (soldered, non-expandable)
  • 256GB M.2 Solid State Drive, replaceable, with an extra M.2 NVMe slot
  • Fingerprint Scanner (in touchpad)
  • 720p camera
  • Windows 10 Home
  • WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
  • Ports: DC power, lock, HDMI, MicroSD, 3.5mm audio combo, USB-A 3.0 x2, USB-C x1 (charging + data)
  • Size: 14.8x9.6x0.8 in, 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg)

Refurbished condition
(from Vipoutlet FAQs [vipoutlet.com]):
  • BRAND NEW – Inventory is in "BRAND NEW" retail ready condition and in original packaging.
  • REFURBISHED GRADE A "LIKE NEW RETAIL READY" Condition has NO cosmetic defects, blemishes, dents, scratches or signs of age. GRADE A items have been restored to meet manufacturer quality standards.
  • REFURBISHED GRADE B Inventory has been inspected, tested, and restored to the original manufacturer's operating specifications. This fully-functioning item is in "RETAIL READY" condition with SLIGHT cosmetic defects (minor blemishes and/or light scratches). Slight wear or feathering will default a GRADE A item to become a GRADE B item.

Ars Technica review [arstechnica.com]
PcMag review [pcmag.com]

Identical to this deal from February 2021, which expired with the same coupon.

This model is available new at Walmart for $419 [walmart.com].
See also this SD for the GWTN156-5 (Ryzen 5 3450U model) new for $349.
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Cheapy Stuff
03-20-2021 at 12:47 AM.
03-20-2021 at 12:47 AM.
Just ordered a blue unit for $305 + tax, seems like a no brainer with free returns! Looks like the 14" model [vipoutlet.com]is also available for around $330.

I checked out as a guest and received a confirmation email, but it seems like the link to view order doesn't work, since it asks you to login. I created an account but order came up as invalid.
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ssrrr123
03-20-2021 at 06:08 AM.
03-20-2021 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from Cheapy Stuff :
Just ordered a blue unit for $305 + tax, seems like a no brainer with free returns! Looks like the 14" model [vipoutlet.com]is also available for around $330.
The 14.1" might not have as good of ports when I checked last... there was some reason I passed on it. (Edit: according to Walmart's specs [walmart.com] the 14" USB-C is data-only while the 15" supports charging; I can't find any reviews that corroborate this, as in many cases laptops supporting the USB-C specs will support charging even if the manufacturer does not specify).

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I checked out as a guest and received a confirmation email, but it seems like the link to view order doesn't work, since it asks you to login. I created an account but order came up as invalid.
Yup. When I called customer service (hrs 9-9 EST) because of problems checking out from a created account they said they were having website problems with accounts. The plus side is customer service was fairly responsive for a site like this -- about a 5 minute wait, and a knowledgeable and attentive representative. Also Vipoutlet gets quite positive reviews. So I'm hoping if problems arise the fact that I got my confirmation email and that I can call (or email or webchat) support will be enough for handling the order.
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ethanweisinger
03-20-2021 at 06:57 AM.
03-20-2021 at 06:57 AM.
Reviews on this model are crap.https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/gat...-gwtn156-1
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03-20-2021 at 07:20 AM.
03-20-2021 at 07:20 AM.
Quote from ethanweisinger :
Reviews on this model are crap.https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/gat...-gwtn156-1
"Review: 2.5/5 - Fair"

"The first new Gateway laptop to reach PC Labs is the $699.99 model GWTN156-1"

Do you have another $300 laptop with comparable specs to compare it to?
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ethanweisinger
03-20-2021 at 08:21 AM.
03-20-2021 at 08:21 AM.
Quote from ssrrr123 :
"Review: 2.5/5 - Fair"

"The first new Gateway laptop to reach PC Labs is the $699.99 model GWTN156-1"

Do you have another $300 laptop with comparable specs to compare it to?
Who truly cares about another $300 laptop. This one is just a POS Smilie
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BonafideSupraman
03-20-2021 at 10:40 AM.
03-20-2021 at 10:40 AM.
Quote from ethanweisinger :
Reviews on this model are crap.https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/gat...-gwtn156-1
From that review: "The Gateway Ultra-Slim languished in our performance tests, but performance isn't its main attraction; it offers a decent if economical keyboard, screen, and port layout in a reasonably handsome package. The problem, however, is that it's 2020, and the new wave of Ryzen-based laptops does it better for the same money. This model needs to drop in price by $100 to $150."

I think what people above are saying (and I would agree with) is that if this review thought a $150 price drop would make it a decent proposition, and the price has dropped by $400, this is a pretty decent deal.
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03-20-2021 at 10:52 AM.
03-20-2021 at 10:52 AM.
I'm also wondering why all the downvotes when this is the exact same laptop as a 5 thumbs deal posted the same day, but with better specs and $50 cheaper, except refurbished? Are people so fundamentally opposed to refurbs?
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supernumm
03-20-2021 at 11:00 AM.
03-20-2021 at 11:00 AM.
GWTN156-1BL $339 is now out of stock.
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03-20-2021 at 12:22 PM.
03-20-2021 at 12:22 PM.
Quote from ssrrr123 :
I'm also wondering why all the downvotes when this is the exact same laptop as a 5 thumbs deal posted the same day, but with better specs and $50 cheaper, except refurbished? Are people so fundamentally opposed to refurbs?
I didn't realize an Intel I5-1035G1 was exactly the same as a Ryzen 5 3450U.
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Blade107
04-14-2021 at 01:19 PM.
04-14-2021 at 01:19 PM.
Sorry about asking it in this thread ( been awhile ) but can the certified refurbished qualify for a SquareTrade warranty?
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