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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tahna Los: [QB] Well, I've been shopping around for a laptop for quite a while. I need one to assist me in working with a group of friends on a bunch of freelance projects when my contract ends in a month. So I pick one store, it appears to have a decent price. I walk in, and talk to a nice lady who quotes me a price that sends my jaw dropping on to the floor (cheap). So I have her write her name on a business card, and off I go to ponder my decision. A few days later, I go back to the same computer store and show a different rep (the lady I spoke to was absent today) the price card. He looks at it with amazement. It would appear that she gave the WRONG PRICE to me, the price she quoted was for a cheaper (and less capable laptop). So, not to look bad, he decides to give me the laptop at the said price. That sales lady will still make some commission, but it will be far less. So, here is what I got. ECS Desknote Pentium 4 1.6 GHz 256 MB DDR SDRAM 20 GB HDD DVDROM 4 USB 2.0 Ports 1 Firewire Port 1 Modem port 1 Network Port 1 Infrared port This laptop does not come with Cardbus slots which does not bother me as Cardbus is being phased out in favour of USB. It also does not have a Floppy Drive, which also doesn't bother me as I can simply transfer files via the LAN at my home. Nor does this thing come with a battery. Now, I know what are you saying, what kind of laptop comes without a battery? You COULD buy one, but it is an external attachment and rather cumbersome. The thing is that this laptop is designed more as a desktop replacement more than an on-the-road solution. You can take this thing wherever you go and plug it in whatever outlet you can find. You just can't use it on the bus or subway, or plane, or whatever. That thought also does not bother me much. Supposed price before taxes: $1499 What I will be paying before taxes: $1249 I'll kill myself if I break my new toy. I'll be picking it up on Thursday (they need to order the CPU). Can't wait. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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