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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Asia
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 Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: Gateway Laptop 17" 1.60 GHz 2GB RAM 140GB |
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I've got a 17 inch screen Gateway MX8374 laptop computer. 1.60GHz intel CPU, 2GB RAM, 140 GB hard drive. It also has a DVDRW drive, an SD card reader, 4 USB ports, S video out, firewire port...
It's 2 years old, but it's in perfect condition. I just detailed it. I'm going to format it and re install Vista 32 bit with some other software (Office Vista, Photoshop, Nero 8 etc.) before I sell it.
I'm leaving in a few weeks, and I don't won't to take it with me when I go because I already have too much stuff to carry.
I think I paid 800 for it new in the US. BTW it has a 120 volt plug, so you'll need a power converter. I'm not sure how much to ask, so I'll hear your offers or suggestions for price.
I'm in Anyang near Pyeongchon. |
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logan2003
Joined: 20 May 2003
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:29 am Post subject: |
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If it is single core....then 200k (if you have all of the software cd's and what not)
If dual 250k. |
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jackdaniels
Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:37 am Post subject: ... |
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Me thinks it's a dual core cpu if it is indeed 2yrs. old.
Also I am most certain the HDD is 160GB.
Depending on the condition and battery life...
I would say accept nothing less than 350,000. |
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AwesomeA
Joined: 21 Dec 2006
Location: Yeosu
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| If it's a dual core, I would like to bid 350. |
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sim2prof
Joined: 08 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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It's dual core.
These used laptops are selling for well over 300$ states side. I might drag it with me if I cant get 400,000 won.
The appeal of this is it's 17" screen and Gateway build. It's solid, and as a result, it is a little heavy for a laptop. |
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cmr
Joined: 22 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:45 am Post subject: |
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| Just curious. How long does the battery last? |
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hagwonnewbie
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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| I've never actually used the battery up. It's almost always plugged in on my desk. |
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OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| hagwonnewbie wrote: |
| I've never actually used the battery up. It's almost always plugged in on my desk. |
If you're doing that for a long time it's much better to disconnect the battery and keep it in the fridge or something. Lithium batteries age, especially if kept at 100% charge and at warm temperatures.
For every year of use it's probably lost about 20% of capacity then. Whether you've used it or not. Would be 5% a year if kept in optimum conditions, but who does that? |
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byrddogs
Joined: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:12 am Post subject: |
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| OneWayTraffic wrote: |
| hagwonnewbie wrote: |
| I've never actually used the battery up. It's almost always plugged in on my desk. |
If you're doing that for a long time it's much better to disconnect the battery and keep it in the fridge or something. Lithium batteries age, especially if kept at 100% charge and at warm temperatures.
For every year of use it's probably lost about 20% of capacity then. Whether you've used it or not. Would be 5% a year if kept in optimum conditions, but who does that? |
Is that true? If so, I'm going to start doing that as I rarely use my laptop period. Thanks for the advice. |
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OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:48 am Post subject: |
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It's quite true but the manufacturers don't exactly advertise that little shortcoming of lithiums. Wikipedia has the details and exact numbers, but basically:
Store batteries at between 40-60% state of charge. Storing at full charge isn't recommended and storing at fully depleted could kill them. The temperature is also important. 25 degrees C is fine for short times, but temperatures over 40 (easily obtainable in a computer that's always on will kill them in a year or two.)
When you need them take them out and let them warm up to room temperature before using if it's possible.
The best time to use this info is when you buy a phone that comes with a spare battery pack. Use one and store the other. You'll get almost twice the life out of them. |
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