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Just ordered a Gateway P-172X FX Edition

post #1 of 16
6/6/08 at 3:04pm
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So this is my first post and just ordered a Gateway P-172X FX Edition, so I will post pix when I receive this monster.

This is the specs:

T8300 (2.40GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache)
Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit) SP1
4096MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-2048MB modules)
320GB 7200rpm SATA (2-160GB)
8x Multi-Format Dual Layer Slot Load DVD-RW w/ DVD-RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTS with 512MB of GDDR3
Intel® PM965 Chipset
17.0" WUXGA TFT Active Matrix (1920 x 1200 max. resolution)
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Web Cam
Integrated Intel® 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless Networking
Fingerprint Reader
120 Watt AC Adapter
High-Definition Audio- 2 Channel, Built-In speakers, embedded microphone, headphone/speaker jack, and microphone jacks
Primary 9 Cell Lithium Ion battery (7800mAH) w/ 1 Yr. limited battery warrantyBluetooth® 2.0+EDR
FX Design with Copper Core Accent
1.3"-1.70" (H) x 15.75" (W) x 11.75" (D)
One ExpressCard™ Type 54
(3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, V1.2 HDMI Connector, IEEE 1394 Firewire Port, e-SATA
Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll and Dedicated Multimedia Panel
5-in-1 media card reader
Integrated RealTek 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Starting at 9.2 pounds
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post #2 of 16
6/6/08 at 3:37pm
Congrats,

I been very happy with the perfomance of the 8800GTS card. and the WUXGA display
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post #3 of 16
6/10/08 at 7:56pm
I have this exact same laptop. Got mine last week.

I originally ordered the P172S FX, but the screen on it was terrible (washed out, bad viewing angles)

I returned that notebook and made the decision to take the full plunge and get the 172X fx

SO glad I did, it is a beast, and the 1920x1200 screen looks fantastic! It handles Age of Conan well at default res, and most options up.

My last laptop was an Inspiron 9300 that was modded to take a 7800GTX... the C2D cpu and 8800GTS blows it away.

Very nice laptop. Grats on making a great purchase
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post #4 of 16
6/18/08 at 1:34am
i have the base model p-172s fx and for some reason my bios does not have battery recalibration options in it. does your laptop have that options ?
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post #5 of 16
6/18/08 at 12:46pm
Hey....me too!!...Mine comes on Friday (6-20). It'll be a huge step up from my old G'Way...with it's 1.3 processor and X600ATI card.....

...at least it better be!!!
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post #6 of 16
6/20/08 at 10:18am
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Originally Posted by T1no View Post
i have the base model p-172s fx and for some reason my bios does not have battery recalibration options in it. does your laptop have that options ?

I have not received mine yet, it got mailed home and it was then mailed to me here in Iraq, but when I get it, if no one has answered your question I will let you know.
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post #7 of 16
6/22/08 at 4:46am
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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5 View Post
I have not received mine yet, it got mailed home and it was then mailed to me here in Iraq, but when I get it, if no one has answered your question I will let you know.
thank you, i appreciated. i also have wireless trouble.
heres the thread if you interested http://www.notebookforums.com/thread218118.html
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post #8 of 16
7/3/08 at 12:02am
I just got the P-172S FX on 6.27. It has Status Indicators under the touch-pad. The DVD drive indicator keeps flashing. There is No media in slot! Does anyone know if this is normal? I am used to the HD flashing, but this DVD/CD light constantly flashing is annoying! When the (DVD/CD) drive is in use, it has a full light. When not in use it flashes & flashes & flashes! Never stops.....

I called G/W tech & they said that it was normal. I am thinking there is something going on & it isn't good! I have very little time to return this laptop, even though it is gorgeous!

This is my 1st laptop, so I guess G/W tech can tell me anything! How's it gonna hurt them?!

Thx to anyone who can give me help - grandma
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post #9 of 16
7/3/08 at 3:33am
take a look into ur startup processes and see if u can disable something relating to the optical drive (nero, windvd ...) - if u have any, first. Also check if u have auto insert notification on.

cheers ...
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post #10 of 16
7/3/08 at 11:42pm
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
take a look into ur startup processes and see if u can disable something relating to the optical drive (nero, windvd ...) - if u have any, first. Also check if u have auto insert notification on.

cheers ...

Thx! G/W did give me half the answer to the problem. Hold Fn & toggle F1 to turn off all of the Status lights. This also turns off the Mutimedia controls at the top of the board! THX - G/W!
G/W also stated the the blinking optical drive light was only there when the ac adapter was being used. My ac Adapter is 2 rooms away from me & not in use! Still, the opt. drive blink, blink,blink........sending a message to a planet far away.
BTW, auto insert already off- don't even know what else is going on with this machine as I have not had much time to check out all....
Hope some of you other guys have better luck with your orders.
Peace out!
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post #11 of 16
7/7/08 at 12:19am
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Originally Posted by grandma View Post
Thx! G/W did give me half the answer to the problem. Hold Fn & toggle F1 to turn off all of the Status lights. This also turns off the Mutimedia controls at the top of the board! THX - G/W!
G/W also stated the the blinking optical drive light was only there when the ac adapter was being used. My ac Adapter is 2 rooms away from me & not in use! Still, the opt. drive blink, blink,blink........sending a message to a planet far away.
BTW, auto insert already off- don't even know what else is going on with this machine as I have not had much time to check out all....
Hope some of you other guys have better luck with your orders.
Peace out!
OK - now g/w has thrown down the gauntlet & said return the unit-the unit needs servicing! (can copy the e-mail to anyone concerned)Opps - servicing - for their incompetant c..p? I have to pay $44. for them to send me box/info to return the nb to service! I have 7 days left on the 15 day return policy, but g/w c/s says that is over with! (by the time I get the box/return info & send the unit back, 15 days gone!) I just received this unit on 6.27! How 'fair' is that policy?! c/s said that they are 'sure' g/w will send a replacement for my unit IF the repair is not satisfiable!

I am really scared about what I will get back from g/w!

I am really happy that on 7.04 my attorney was at my house for bar-b-cue. She said that she had never seen such fine print(in g/w e-mail)! LOL!

Other than this problem I have not found any others. BUT, I have not loaded or tested anything else since the 1st day I received this unit!
Anyone else got anythin' to say? I will say, beside this opt. drive constant blinking prob., that this unit is a jewel!
Be Happy-but be careful!
grandma
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post #12 of 16
7/7/08 at 4:02am
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Is it just my computer or is it every time "grandma" post the letters get bigger?

And an update on my machine, it is still in the mail and en route, so hopefully its just a few more days.
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post #13 of 16
7/7/08 at 6:01am
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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5 View Post
Is it just my computer or is it every time "grandma" post the letters get bigger?
@ grandma: please do not increase font size in posts unless it is really necessaire

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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5 View Post
And an update on my machine, it is still in the mail and en route, so hopefully its just a few more days.
pics and pics

cheers ...
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post #14 of 16
7/26/08 at 4:28am
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UPDATE: My computer has still not arrived, so I believe it was "jacked" from the mail, the issue is I am in Iraq and once the mail leaves the states it is taken over by the military. so now I have to try to track it down, I know it made it to Mosul so I will have to start there.
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post #15 of 16
7/26/08 at 7:34am
be safe

cheers ...
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post #16 of 16
7/26/08 at 10:36am
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I guess I spoke too soon, but it's been way too long but it showed up today.
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