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post #21 of 64
7/13/04 at 10:45pm
To get a discount greater than 1%, tell them you belong to notebookforum and would mention their generosity, sellers like to be advertised for good service.
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post #22 of 64
7/14/04 at 1:55pm
So i've been thinking about buying a different DVD drive for the 1557 I wanna order, but before i did, i wanted to make sure it fit. So I emailed MyAOpen.com and asked em if I would be able to use a different DVD drive.
their response is
"Hi Surge,

Thanks for the request.
Well, the optical drives(CDROM, DVD/CDRW combo and
DRW) are made for the special model. You can not use
the other model of optical drive for 1557G notebook.

Thanks,
Alice"

I'm guessing the front part of the drive will mismatch the laptop since it is a little curved, while other DVD drives are flat.
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post #23 of 64
7/14/04 at 4:14pm
I just emailed them asking them about discounts and if they'll give me any discount for being a member of notebookforums.com, we'll see what they have to say.
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post #24 of 64
7/14/04 at 4:28pm
you're joking right?
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post #25 of 64
7/14/04 at 7:59pm
lol, no. Tourney2112 said to tell em that.
Anyways their response was.
"Hi Sergio,

We will offer 1% discount for the college students.
Please make a comment for 1% discount when you place
the order online.
If you have any further question, let me know, please.

Thanks,
Alice
770 622 1719 EXT 110
myaopen.com"

So yes for student discount and seems like no for the other one. dang.
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post #26 of 64
7/15/04 at 12:15pm
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Originally Posted by Surge540
We will offer 1% discount for the college students."
So yes for student discount and seems like no for the other one. dang.
We'll something is better than nothing, even if it's only 1%.
lol that's a whopping $10 bucks saved, for me at least.
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post #27 of 64
7/15/04 at 4:25pm
So has anyone actually ordered from myaopen yet?
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post #28 of 64
7/15/04 at 5:25pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
As I posted earlier in this thread, my confidence went down a bit when I emailed for clarification on which GPU the system had (it was selling for 749 at the time) and I ended up explaining to her that it had an M11 which she then confirmed and changed the price to 799.

Now, above, another user talks to them to confirm the wireless option and only after having the question arise was she able to tell them that it was now a 802.11g and once again, updated the web site later.

My confidence is never inspired by the outfits who can't get their sh** together and have accurate information on their web sites...just my usual $.02.

They are dirt cheap though...I'd just be worried that you'd get something other than what they have on their web site as a result of this kind of "sloppiness"
I agree with this, and this is what i'm worried about, too. I just wish there were more dealers that carried the 1557 so i could have a better company selection. I suppose that if i do order through myaopen, i'll specifically ask to speak with someone who speaks english when i call them directly.

Edit: Page 3 ownage
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post #29 of 64
7/15/04 at 6:30pm
If anyone does get one of these from myaopen.com, please let us know how the service was. It worries me also that they had the specs wrong, and then just changed them like it was nothing. Sounds like they don't really know what they have. I was considering getting a CL56, but I like the look of the Aopen better.
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post #30 of 64
7/15/04 at 8:01pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by drawmonster
If anyone does get one of these from myaopen.com, please let us know how the service was. It worries me also that they had the specs wrong, and then just changed them like it was nothing. Sounds like they don't really know what they have. I was considering getting a CL56, but I like the look of the Aopen better.
I think that one of the reasons behind this is that Aopen manufactures hundreds, if not thousands of different computer parts. That makes it kinda difficult for a couple of custer service reps to know everything about everything right off hand in an instant.


Quote:
Originally Posted by HiOctane
Whadya need? :wink:
Do you have a hook-up on Aopen notebooks?
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post #31 of 64
7/15/04 at 8:15pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
I'm a reseller, kaneda, so, yes, I have an "in" with AOpen like I'd wager many others on these boards do as well.
So... can you wheel & deal me a price?
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post #32 of 64
7/15/04 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
Hehe, Kaneda, these boards are for discussion of the relative merits of a variety of ODM laptop offerings currently on the market, not a place to sell our wares.

...how many do you need? just kidding.
Well, let me put it this way, do you (cough) know (wink wink) anyone i can directly reach in order to inquire about purchasing an aopen notebook? Oh, and not 770-622-1719 or 770-622-1898 please.
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post #33 of 64
7/15/04 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
Hehe, Kaneda, these boards are for discussion of the relative merits of a variety of ODM laptop offerings currently on the market, not a place to sell our wares.

...how many do you need? just kidding.
If you are a reseller, it's not wrong to at least give us your website, or email us a quote or something. I'm interested in this laptop also. I want to build it myself, but I want to buy from someone I can trust.
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post #34 of 64
7/15/04 at 8:44pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
Honestly guys, these are PCTorque's boards, I don't sh** in someone else's backyard. These forums, to me are a great place to have a discourse about the ODM industry as a whole and the unique product offerings we have to choose from now and in the future.
Well, considering PCTorque doesn't even carry an aopen 1557, i don't really understand why they would mess themselves over the matter. It would be like McDonald's getting pissed off at their customers for deciding to order a pizza.

There is already a for sale, deals, and wanted section in the forum anyway. If you want, i'll gladly post something in there.
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post #35 of 64
7/15/04 at 9:00pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HiOctane
You know, in some places, McDonald's sells pizzas
I'm moving into the for sale section, come find me if you want to make some money.
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post #36 of 64
7/15/04 at 9:00pm
Has anyone ordered from this place? I'm ready to buy a CL56 or the Aopen, but I need to know the best place to buy.
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post #37 of 64
7/15/04 at 9:10pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by HiOctane
On sheer price alone?
Well, i want the 1.6 Dothan chip. That thing is a b!tch to find in stores. Also, i need the combo drive.
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post #38 of 64
7/15/04 at 9:21pm
Customer service, warranty, price. The regular stuff. Heard some bad stuff about mwave. I think my heads gonna explode. So many decisions!!
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post #39 of 64
7/15/04 at 9:24pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HiOctane
Check your PMs Kaneda and I'll tell you what kind of price you should be looking for.
PM sent
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post #40 of 64
7/15/04 at 10:13pm
hey hey hey, I'm also looking to buy a 1557, PM me too HiOctane. Let me know what price ya got? :wink,wink: Or shall I PM you? :cough:
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