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What is my Gen 2 worth?

post #1 of 19
8/2/06 at 2:52pm
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I am ready to get a 1710, so I will sell my Gen 2, but I'm not sure what it is worth. It has:

2.0 Ghz proc
2 gigs Transcend ram
GeForce Go 6800
100 Gig 7200 rpm Hitachi HD
DVD burner

It is one year old, with no extended warranty coverage.

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post #2 of 19
8/2/06 at 2:58pm
1000-1200
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post #3 of 19
8/2/06 at 10:54pm
How much would it be with 1 year next business day warranty?
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post #4 of 19
8/3/06 at 12:40am
I woule have to say that since it doesnt have a warranty, and its not the best gpu, you will get under $1000. Sorry
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post #5 of 19
8/3/06 at 2:24am
yeah you arou looking at around $1000.00, especially since you don't have a warranty. It is 2 generations old GPU wise (7800/7900)... That with the recent release of dual core & the new memron proc will continue to drive the price of your laptop down.
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post #6 of 19
8/3/06 at 2:34am
Hey shawn if you are looking to sell there is someone in these forums with the name "J Berridge" looking to buy. I sent him the link to this thread for you!
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post #7 of 19
8/3/06 at 2:38am
Good Lookin out Cstradling24 a lil Rep Can go a long way
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post #8 of 19
8/3/06 at 2:46am
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post #9 of 19
8/3/06 at 2:49am
Gen 2 was a sweet laptop back in its day but unfortunetly new technology has way surpassed it. I noticed that today when I had to go back to my 6800 cuase I sent my 7900GTX into XFX. WOWWWsers what a difference, all laggy, and not nearly as smooth.

Maybe you can up the vid card and then unload for 1600 or or so.
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post #10 of 19
8/3/06 at 3:42am
Yeah, I sold my Gen 2 several months ago for around $1,200. And it had two gigs of ram, three-year warranty and go GTX.

The only reason why was because you could buy a comparable E1705 for around the same price.

Technology... it has no compassion for early adopters or die-hard enthusiasts.
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post #11 of 19
8/3/06 at 3:44am
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Originally Posted by KRP
Yeah, I sold my Gen 2 several months ago for around $1,200. And it had two gigs of ram, three-year warranty and go GTX.

The only reason why was because you could buy a comparable E1705 for around the same price.

Technology... it has no compassion for early adopters or die-hard enthusiasts.

The sad truth
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post #12 of 19
8/3/06 at 4:58am
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Originally Posted by Rockinfella2k
cuase I sent my 7900GTX into XFX.

Slightly off-topic, but can I ask why you are sending your graphics board out to 'XFX'? What IS 'XFX', lol? Are they upgrading/modding it for you or something?!?
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post #13 of 19
8/3/06 at 5:48am
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Originally Posted by hammermd
Slightly off-topic, but can I ask why you are sending your graphics board out to 'XFX'? What IS 'XFX', lol? Are they upgrading/modding it for you or something?!?

XFX is a graphics card manufacturer.
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post #14 of 19
8/3/06 at 9:48am
did the gen2 come with a 6800 go option? I thought they all had ultras...anyway I still own mine nad have no intentions of letting it go(mostly becasue my wife would kick my a$$ if I bought new machine )
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post #15 of 19
8/3/06 at 11:07am
I am about to sell mine on eBay. I suspect I will get between $1200 - $1500. I have about 20 months of next day warrranty left. I always get an extended warranty even though I upgrade within a year or so because I believe it helps the resale value. Believe it or not I sold an i8600 for over $1500 on eBay last year. Starting price $1 - no reserve - bidders went crazy. It was in excellent condition, fully loaded, with lots of extras (including about 1.5 years of warranty remaining).
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post #16 of 19
8/3/06 at 11:22am
The above poster is definately right about extended warranties. It's funny because it definately seems to bump the price a lot higher than those without, actually giving more value back than what the warranty cost in the first place.
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post #17 of 19
8/3/06 at 5:45pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for all the positive input. I am living in Venezuela right now, and I want to sell the laptop here. When I get to LA next month, I will buy a 1710, or maybe try to wait for the XPS to get merom.
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post #18 of 19
8/3/06 at 6:01pm
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Originally Posted by Gantua
did the gen2 come with a 6800 go option? I thought they all had ultras...anyway I still own mine nad have no intentions of letting it go(mostly becasue my wife would kick my a$$ if I bought new machine )


You are correct. All of the Gen2 notebooks that I know of came with a 6800 Ultra. And, I have to say, that it is still a great card.
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post #19 of 19
8/3/06 at 6:03pm
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Originally Posted by shawn_david75
Thanks for all the positive input. I am living in Venezuela right now, and I want to sell the laptop here. When I get to LA next month, I will buy a 1710, or maybe try to wait for the XPS to get merom.

That computer may be worth more in Venezuela than it is in the US...that could work in your favor.
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