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The discussion revolves around comparing two refurbished laptop models, one with an Intel processor (M6650) and the other with an AMD processor (T1628). Participants explore hardware specifications, graphics capabilities, and potential upgrades, including RAM. The conversation also touches on pricing and purchasing options for laptops in Canada.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for the T1628 model due to its AMD processor's higher speed and the presence of an ATI graphics card, questioning whether this would provide better graphics performance compared to the integrated graphics of the M6650.
  • Another participant clarifies that both models feature integrated graphics, noting that the ATI chip is a low-end integrated option and suggesting that the performance may not be significantly different.
  • Concerns are raised about the nature of the refurbished models, with speculation that they may be grey imports or not officially supported by Gateway, prompting a recommendation to verify warranty details.
  • Participants discuss the current market for laptops, mentioning that there may be better deals available, especially during back-to-school sales, and suggest checking Canadian deal sites for offers.
  • One participant inquires about the difference between various DDR2 RAM specifications (e.g., PC4200 vs. PC5200) and whether it matters which type is used for upgrading.
  • A later reply introduces the idea of building a PC instead of purchasing a laptop, sharing a link to a barebone kit and mentioning the possibility of adding a Blu-ray player in the future.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the performance of the two laptop models, particularly regarding graphics capabilities. There is no consensus on which model is superior, and discussions about pricing and purchasing options remain open-ended.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the importance of warranty verification for refurbished products and the potential for better deals in the current market, but no specific recommendations for alternative models are provided. The discussion also includes technical considerations about RAM compatibility without resolving the implications of different specifications.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering purchasing refurbished laptops, those interested in hardware comparisons, and users contemplating building a PC may find this discussion relevant.

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I'm about to buy a refurbished laptop because there cheap, I've been using a refurbished gateway for a year no now significant problems i just want better hardware. Now one model is INTEL and one model is AMD.
So if anyone wants to look at these two models and give there unbiased opinion that would be cool.

M6650
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4006227&CatId=2289

T1628
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4010247&CatId=1897

I'm leaning towards the T1628 because from what i can tell the AMD processor has a slightly higher speed. It also has an ATI graphics card with 256mb, the M6650 has integrated graphics with 384mb shared. Am i correct in thnking the ATI would be better over integrated and even though the integrated has more memory its shared memory.
Which one of these PC's would be able to generate better graphics.

Also i am looking to buy a 2gb DDR2 stick to upgrade to 4gbs of ram instead of 3. I believe this is the right kind of RAM.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1554&name=DDR2-Memory
also what is the difference between the PC numbers ie. PC4200 PC5200 etc does it matter which one i use?

Thanks a lot.
 
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They are both integrated graphics (ATI is owned by AMD and X1270 is their low end integrated chip), the x1300 isn't too bad for an integrated chip, the opengl drivers are pretty good.
I'm guessing from the up to date specs that these aren't really used machines, the 'refurb' is probably because they are grey imports or because tiger isn't an official Gateway dealer - but check that the battery comes with a full warranty.
The prices aren't super wonderful, there are a lot of bargains in laptops at the moment (it's back to school time) if you aren't in a hurry keep an eye on redflagdeals for offers.
Unfortunately I don't think DELL outlet deals ship to Canada - do you know anyone in the US?
 
Thanks for the reply. Redflag deals who gives those? dell? i can't get a discount on dell products through my employer.
 
those prices are in Canadian currency as well if you didnt notice, do you have any suggestion on where i could get better prices on something similar to that.
 
www.redflagdeals.com is a Canadian site that lists current special offers/coupons etc for all companies (not just for computers)

I have always been very happy with Dell laptops, the dell outlet site lists old stock models or configurations that didn't sell well. But as I said i think it is US only.
 
o yea i know what your talking about now, i was also considering building a PC

what are you thoughts about this barebone kit.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3978475&CatId=332

i was thinking if i built a PC i could even put a blue ray player in it sometime there only like 200 dollars
 

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