Bestbuy will have a sale on Gateway P-7811FX gaming laptop this Sunday 8/31. This is LOADED and one of the best gaming laptop for the money for $1249.99. Comes with any PC games $49.99 or less of choice.

SKU: 8892825

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8892825&st=8892825+&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1211587727985

Product Features
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8400, Intel® Mobile PM45 Express chipset, Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link network connection (802.11a/b/g/n), extended battery life capability
4GB DDR3 memory for multitasking power, 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.26GHz pocessor speed
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible Labelflash media
The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
17" WUXGA TFT widescreen display with 1920 x 1200 resolution
200GB SATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS graphics with 512MB of GDDR3 discrete video memory; high-definition audio (2-channel); HDMI connector
Built-in 1.3MP webcam makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends
5-in-1 digital media manager supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN with RJ-11 connector; V.92 high-speed data/fax modem
Weighs 9.2 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin for portable power
FX premium design with brushed metal keyboard surround sound high-impact composite finish; illuminated metal precision touch multimedia buttons
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 9.0 and more; 60-day trial of Microsoft Windows Office Home and Student 2007 also included

Credit to patman808 @SD

Good deal. I have been keeping up with this model for a while now waiting for a price drop. I have never seen one in person though. Does anyone know if it has the backlit keyboard?

BlaZebOY said:But, the regular price is $1,449.99, only a savings of $200...

Yes but if you compare the specs to other machines, it is really good price. I don't know how Gateway can make money selling their computers so cheap nowadays.

hm... must be not a really good deal, since there are not many responses

superjedi said:This laptop does not look so good in the picture. The spec is good though, but does anyone have comment about its overal quality in general? Like compare to Lenovo? Well, maybe Dell

I have the older version of this laptop, the P-6860FX which is basically the same only with a 8800M video card. There probably isn't many responses because its 4am when you post.

That said, this is an awsome deal IMO, I pcked up the old version for the same price with the free $50 game and there is nothing even comparable in this price range. Build quality of the laptop is pretty top notch, had no problems out of it so far. Only downside with the P-6860FX was the screen has bad horizontal viewing, but looks like this model has a new screen thts been upgrded to 1920x1200. $200 savings on this is a steal, and you won't find the price get any cheaper until it goes on disontinue or Black Friday maybe.

Does it match te build quality of a Lenovo? Well how many Lenovo Gaming Laptops are there... none? This is a gaming laptop, through and through, not a small sized business class notebook, comparing it to Lenovo or any other non-gaming laptop is apples n oranges.

Try and find another laptop in this price range that comes with a Core2Duo, 4GB Ram, 9800M GTS w/512mb DDR, 1920x1200 17" LCD, 200GB Sata, DVD Burner, and HDMI output to boot

Went and took a look at this, seemed pretty nice. Build quality in line with competing Toshiba / HP consumer offerings, fairly solid but with some flexy plastic here and there. Has a bit of a funky orange and black scheme that I have a feeling you'll either really like or dislike.

Strongly considering this but still gun shy about Nvidia offerings. Going to wait a bit and see how it all pans out before buying.

Only a savings of 200, but can't someone use the 10%/12% off BB coupon with it?

@ 10% it is 1124.99
@ 12% it is 1099.99

I might be mistaken but I thought this coupon was applicable on notebooks/laptops through the sale.

Coupon:
http://emailinfo.bestbuy.com/P/v3/CouponWrapper.asp?E=11127;925161;1472054283;26;02&R=T1_CPN_50588&A=1007&ci=50588

Any know if this price has gone down? probably tomorrow (Thursday).

shingletingle said:Kasak said:Any know if this price has gone down? probably tomorrow (Thursday).

A brilliant idea would be to click on the link in the first post in this very thread. It will take you to the product page at bestbuy.com and reveal to you the price.

You are a senior member and you said that like a newbie? lol. It is really a brilliant idea. I am impressed.