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This can't be worth this...opinions please..

post #1 of 8
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Well i've been tracking this guy/company for the last six weeks..maybe 8 on ebay. Basically this is the same unit I have..

His/ Mine P3
650/700mhz
288/128ram
20/6gig
dvd/cd

Ok this is his ad..
This laptop is truly a mobile desktop...Burn your own music CDs or VIDEO CDs, even copy/backup your own valuable files with the COMBO DVD/ CDRW/CD all-in-one DRIVE.

This Laptop is ready to run out of the box with WindowsXP installed. The DVD software plus CD-Burner software is also installed. No hassels of finding the correct drivers for the hardware or having to purchase more items to operate the laptop. Also there is no worry that the battery does not hold a charge as this one has a working battery. With Gateway? Solo® 9300 notebooks you'll stay productive and in style wherever you go! Gateway has combined a fast (650Mhz) and powerful PIII Intel® processor, a flexible modular option bay design, 15.1" color display into a stylish lightweight industrial design.This laptop is truly a mobile desktop... A top of the line Multimedia computer that can go anywhere and do just about anything that your desktop can, possibly even more! Watch movies on the go with the installed DVD software and be surprised with the clarity of the HUGE 15.1" screen. When Connected to your TV the laptop operates as a home DVD player and with the lid closed, all of the DVD player controls are on the front for easy access.I show the Laptop displaying DVD Playback in a 1/2 screen and full Screen mode, on a 27" TV, in the pictures at the bottom of the description. . Having a 15.1" TFT Active Matrix 1028 x 764 x 32-bit color screen you get better contrast and faster video response for DVD playback and gaming, its better than a 17" monitor!!!!! For the gamer in you, the ATI Mobility-P 2X AGP graphics accelerator with 8MB SGRAM gives you desktop quality 3-D graphics, Now you can really get into any of the high end games on the market. Not wanting to play a game, just insert your favorite music cd and you will have the pleasure of the complete multimedia experience with DOLBY Digital sound. Want to catch up on the latest news just plug in the modem, dial-up and you are online anywhere you have a phone. As an added bonus I have installed the SOLO 9300 operating manual on the hard drive for instant reference. The battery installed has powered the laptop more than 1 hour but I dont guarantee the running time of the battery.

NOW! Believe or not..he is averaging 650-750 everyone he's sold.. Im estimating I might get 300-350 for mine.. Am I wrong or is his unit not worth 650-700 Or am I under estimating my own. Would it be worth the money for me to upgrade mine first then sell it? Other then the spec's I listed his unit and mine are identical..
post #2 of 8
Ebay is a much more viable option for selling such a system..
You could effectivly get what he's getting, just be creative in your description, tell ALOT about the system, but don't give too much information, that's how these ebay'ers do it and sell P2 Laptops for $500!

It works, I've sold a few older dells (in the 333mhz range) in the $300's....
People who are interested in such systems will not find these forums, rather they sit on ebay and type in keywords like "Word Processor Laptop" or "Email DVD Laptop" I take this information gathered from people like my father, who are not gifted with much for intelligence when it comes ot searching, but then realizing not everybody knows what they are looking for... So use TONS of Generic Keywords, and talk about everything the system can do, don't mention anything it can't.. And you'd be able to sell it for quite a bit.... Don't lie about it.... just play it up
post #3 of 8
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heh well this is what cracks me up..ATI Mobility-P 2X AGP graphics accelerator with 8MB SGRAM gives you desktop quality 3-D graphics, Now you can really get into any of the high end games on the market

Im like what games? I couldn't even run NWN on this thing heh..
post #4 of 8
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Originally Posted by Synergi
heh well this is what cracks me up..ATI Mobility-P 2X AGP graphics accelerator with 8MB SGRAM gives you desktop quality 3-D graphics, Now you can really get into any of the high end games on the market

Im like what games? I couldn't even run NWN on this thing heh..


Exactally, creative wording.... It's a desktop quality 3D Accelerator.... just not a current one It was Desktop quality about.... oh I dunno 4 years ago... but it's not a lie he didn't specify WHEN it was Desktop Quality
post #5 of 8
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Originally Posted by Captain Al
Exactally, creative wording.... It's a desktop quality 3D Accelerator.... just not a current one It was Desktop quality about.... oh I dunno 4 years ago... but it's not a lie he didn't specify WHEN it was Desktop Quality
lol true...
post #6 of 8
Not worth it.

You can get a used Thinkpad T series with better specs for around the same price.

He's just taking advantage of the mostly computer illiterate people who browse ebay.

Sweet words, not a lot of truth
post #7 of 8
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Originally Posted by awingedpig
Not worth it.

You can get a used Thinkpad T series with better specs for around the same price.

He's just taking advantage of the mostly computer illiterate people who browse ebay.

Sweet words, not a lot of truth
I didn't think it was...I was just amazed he was pulling in so much for every single one he's sold.. The laptop on whole is very solid in build quality..nice no flex keyboard, big screen..but 750? No way heh
post #8 of 8
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Originally Posted by Captain Al
Exactally, creative wording.... It's a desktop quality 3D Accelerator.... just not a current one It was Desktop quality about.... oh I dunno 4 years ago... but it's not a lie he didn't specify WHEN it was Desktop Quality
But this is a scam anyway... I call it "má-fé" (bad-faith or malfoy) or "charlatanismo" (quackery).
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