CHEAP refurb gaming laptop @ bestbuy

[asphyxiafeeling]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9531722&type=product&id=1218120546654

deal of the year.

just had to share with macrumors, since i'd think this isn't going to be around for long.

here are the specs~

ASUS G50VT-X5

15.6 inch screen (WXGA)
2.13 Ghz C2D 1066mhz fsb
4GB Ram (DDR2 )
320GB HD (7200 RPM)
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Nvidia 9800M GS

Bad: no bluetooth.

Price: About $700 refurbished.

what do you guys think? sweet or SWEET?

 

[MasterDev]

I've seen cheaper and better at NewEgg and Tigerdirect.

 

[asphyxiafeeling]

I've seen cheaper and better at NewEgg and Tigerdirect.

show me a better GPU in a laptop for $700!

it's been beat in other specs, but for a gamer (who needs a good GPU above all else) i think that's the best deal i've seen all year.

EDIT:

just checked tiger direct:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4786505&CatId=3444

$40 more, same laptop.

so i guess i burned myself. sorry. haha.

 

[Theclamshell]

i was actually trying to decide between the asus u just got and the gateway p seiries, i got the gateway but im selling it now cuz its too big

its a really nice laptop and for that price its great

o, and the card is insane