Anybody know where I can get a Gateway laptop computer refurbished?
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Do it yourself.\nAdd more memory, Clean up your hard drive.\nStop unwanted programs.\nstart/run/msconfig/startup unclick crud programs.\nYou could replace the hard-drive with something bigger and faster, but then you have to reload all the software.\nMIKE
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Goto a local shop that deals in PC's or try Dell.
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Your best deals will be through major manufactures for pricing, they have the infrastructure and service techs to handle nationwide issues ... i would suggest contacting Gateway, Dell, Toshiba and Compact/HP .. you will want to have a consistent and reliable line ... smaller companies tend to have offbrands of questionable reliability and limited servicability .. the major companies will do onsite service and can ship major parts overnight if necessary.   Smaller comapnies tend to require shipping the unit to their plant for service which most customers find annoying.
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http://www.batteryrefill.com/laptops/gateway/solo3100.phtml?OVRAW=Gateway%20Solo%203150%20Series%20battery&OVKEY=gateway%20solo%203150%20series%20battery&OVMTC=standard\n\nhttp://www.batteryweb.com/notebookdetail.cfm?model=Solo+3150+Series&Manufacturer=GATEWAY+2000\nsecond one had lower prices
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You can check out this one from HP at Circuit City for $700, http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-Notebook-PC-ZE2315US-/sem/rpsm/oid/132902/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do and this Gateway at Best Buy for $849, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7628631&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01174&id=1130986342986.\n\nSome things you should consider when buying a laptop are memory, don't get one with less than 512MB of memory though you can get by with 256MB, I don't recommend doing so, Windows XP is so much faster when it has 512MB of memory available to it.  Also, do you want a standard 15.0" screen or 15.4" Widescreen display, I like the widescreens because they offer more screen real estate and a higher resolution.  The HP has a 15.0" screen and the Gateway has a 15.4" screen.  Also, the HP has an AMD Sempron 3000+ processor and the Gateway has a Turion 64 processor which is faster than a Sempron.  Take this into consideration when you are buying a laptop.\n\nBut either one should suit your needs for web-browsing, email and office applications, just don't try to play Doom 3 on them.
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Sony, Dell, and Apple all sell refurbished laptops. Often these are listed under savings, clearance, or the Outlet Store but they are in great working order, and are basically new laptops!
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Depends on what you are looking for, what you are willing to pay, and how quickly you want it. \n\nI used to be a loyal Gateway customer. Then, as I was heading off to college (2000) I decided to buy a new laptop. I think I spent about $3000 for a top-of-the-line system with about all of the available upgrades. The estimated shipping time was like 14 days. Then after 14 days, I got a call telling me that there was a delay and that it would be another 14 days. Then after another 14 days I got the same call. Finally after waiting 2 months and not being able to get any definitive response from Gateway (at the time, laptops were being manufactured overseas), I cancelled my order and went online to Dell.com. I built a machine that was as equivalent as could be, paid about the same amount of money and the machine was at my door in 3 days - I think I paid MAYBE 20 bucks extra for 3 day delivery instead of 5-7 day delivery. Bottom line, if Dell could get it to me in 3 days, I trust they would have gotten it to me in 5-7 had I not chosen to pay for the upgrade.\n\nOne new thing to consider is that Gateway is now available at retail consumer electronic stores like Best Buy. I'm not sure if Dell has retail outlets.\n\nTo actually answer your question - your going to be getting comparable products from both companies. One machine isn't going to be "better" than the other. In the end I think it's all about the buying experience. Both companies have very good customer service and technical support - over the telephone, on the web, via email, rock solid. The tie-breaker comes in if you want to build your system from scratch instead of buying one of the pre-built machines that you can get from Best Buy. If time is on your side, then let the price tag be your guide. Otherwise, I recommend Dell. They will deliver their product in a more timely manner.
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Gateway!!!  When we were in search, we contacted the "Geek Squad" and by far, they recommended Gateway.  Also, alot more of our friends have "Gateway" than any other notebook  because of the compatibility.
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If you are an experienced user, buy a refurbished model at somewhere like HP.com or a reseller like pcmall.com.  If you really want a new one, go to Buy.com, but sign up for their e-mail sale list first; or you can go to Circuit City if you want to talk to someone.  I suggest caution at retail stores like Circuit City, since people can sound like they know what they are talking about, but really not have a clue.  I have an  HP refurb from PC mall that I really like.\n-Schu
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Type used laptops into google and check out few of the websites that come up.  If you want new, type cheap laptops into google and check out the first few that come up.\n\nThe best brands are IBM and Toshiba, while Dell and HP also make a reputable product.  Decide what features you want and know figure out your budget.  If it is cheap and does not do what you want you might not be happy.  If you only need word processing, e-mail, chat and browsing the web and don't care about the battery then you can buy a decent refurbished laptop for $200 to $300.
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My best suggestion is look in the local newspapers.  If that fails log on to e-bay and pray.  You never know what piece of crap you might get out of a used computer.  The only thing I will advise is don't fall for one of those Dell "cheapies".  If you want a question answered, unless you can understand Indian, and I don't mean a tribe in America, like American Native, I mean like the country of India. don't get the Dell.  Been there done that.  Now I own a Gateway and have no problems communicating with the technicians, they all speak English.
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You could try Overstock.com, try a refurbished laptop they cost way less and its basically better than brand new ones
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Dell does.. check gateway, they might offer something.
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Try http://www.ebay.com \n\nYou will not get any more than ebay since people are bidding on your item.\n\nYou can try going to a local computer store that buys laptops for refurbishing, but you wont get much for it since they are in the market to resell. You can even sell it at http://www.amazon.com\n\nIf I were you, I would just sell the parts. It just takes more time, but you can probably get more money that way.
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I am unfamiliar with this model, but try searching yahoo search or dogpile or google with the keywords \nor, try eBay to see what is offered. \n A dealer of HP or a laptop repair shop may give advice.\nGoing to HP would be $$$$ !.\n So far, used keyboards on ebay have been the best source. Often, even if your model is not listed, the SELLERS may come across one, so ask them to keep a lookout for you, or ask if they would deal in this series of laptop...\n Searching on the web for the keywords may result in computer laptop places that have keyboards or sell them...\n\ngood luck.
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It would better to try to use the warranty.  If that is expired, then you can figure that the cost would be almost as high as a brand new one.   But check the authorized repair depots for your brand.  Check the manufacturer's website for the one nearest you. \n\nIn general, a laptop might cost $1200.   The repair may be as high as $600.  So by saving money now, you still have that old piece of junk, that might never be right anyway.   \n\nAHH, next time, don't leave it on the floor, or in HARM's way.   Maybe you would be better off with a huge Desktop.   You can get a good one for under $700 with awesome capabilities.\n\nGood luck
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Try E-bay, or your nearest refurbished computer store.  Also, i hear the guy on the corner has a great deal.