I want an Asus Transformer. How much would TWW pay for this thing? It was a FP slickdeal from last year and due to a factory fuck up there's an i5 instead of an i3.

Model: NV5927U

Intel Core i5-430M 2.27GHz, 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache
15.6" LED-backlit (1366x768) HD WS w/ Ultrabright Technology
320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
4GB DDR3 Memory
Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD?RW/CD-RW drive
Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Webcam with mic
6-Cell Battery
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit
5.8 lbs, 1.5" Thin

Comparison of i3 vs i5
http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=47663,43537

Mega Thread
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/30145/gateway-nv5927u-laptop-intel-core-i3330m-2.13ghz-15.6-ledbacklit-1366x768-ultrabright-lcd-4gb-ddr3-320gb-hdd-dvdrw-bluray-intel-gma-hd-webcam-wifi-6cell-battery-windows-7-premium-500?&page=3

Archived Thread
http://archive.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=2123146

Original Thread
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1832293

Technical thread
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1837741

7/13/2011 1:17:06 PM

think i remember this one...from best buy? i *almost* bought one

7/13/2011 3:38:02 PM

I have this exact laptop, got the free wireless all in one machine with it too

7/13/2011 10:25:15 PM

I was hoping because of the i5 it has somewhat held its value.

7/14/2011 12:35:42 AM

You could easily get a few hundred for that.

7/14/2011 1:51:15 AM

Its certainly a nice laptop, even going by current standards. A Blu-Ray drive coupled with HDMI out is rare except in the very top of the line machines. I'd say you could get at least $350-400 for it on Craigslist, perhaps more if you're lucky.

7/14/2011 3:35:15 AM

Perfect. I would take 400 in a second. Looks like I may have to hit up CL soon.

7/14/2011 3:53:05 AM

CL definitely the way to go. I wouldn't be the least bit shocked if someone gave you 450.

7/14/2011 7:53:03 AM

I'll start at $250

7/14/2011 6:05:08 PM

hahaha

"i know you can get $400 plus for the thing, but lemme offer $250 for it"

7/14/2011 7:13:09 PM

These are selling for $400-$450 new

7/14/2011 10:12:18 PM

^ bullshit. prove it.

7/14/2011 11:21:42 PM

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/55078/staples-hp-pavilion-dm42070us-laptop-core-i5-2410m-2.3ghz-6gb-ddr3-640gb-hdd-14-1366x768-led-wifi-n-6cell-battery-win-7-prem-for-students

7/15/2011 9:24:20 PM

^ Better specs in a few areas, but doesn't have a Blu-Ray drive . . . .

7/15/2011 9:51:28 PM

^^That's a pretty far stretch considering that you aren't walking out of staples with that laptop for much less than $700. I felt I was pretty honest with my post and actually had slightly less in mind for the value of the laptop than people seem to have suggested.

But, I had no idea that the website I used to purchase OP laptop would still be posting deals a year later and that the price of technology would continue to follow trends so thank you for that.

7/16/2011 7:55:18 PM

What it's worth and what you can get on CL are unrelated.

7/16/2011 9:25:52 PM

Quote :

"These are selling for $400-$450 new http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/55078/staples-hp-pavilion-dm42070us-laptop-core-i5-2410m-2.3ghz-6gb-ddr3-640gb-hdd-14-1366x768-led-wifi-n-6cell-battery-win-7-prem-for-students "

no blu-ray brah. and it requires a coupon and two different rebates (that always works out well), one of which requires that you're a student.

if that's the best you can do, don't bother trying again. WEAK SAUCE ITT.

Quote :

"What it's worth and what you can get on CL are unrelated."

actually that's precisely what it's worth.

A quick scan of ebay completed items shows them going for $425 and $450, so I'm sure $400 locally is possible. http://tinyurl.com/6aauoru

7/17/2011 2:07:53 PM

graphic card sucks
hard drive sucks
gateway brand/build sucks
webcam sucks? ( what is the MP ? )

for 400-450 I can wait a couple of months and get a much better laptop on slickdeals.

But, if you need it now, 350-400 would be ok . I wouldn't pay 450 though.

7/18/2011 1:45:56 PM

I wouldn't pay 450 either. It just wouldn't surprise me if someone on CL would.

7/18/2011 2:03:22 PM

Quote :

"for 400-450 I can wait a couple of months and get a much better laptop on slickdeals."

if you're after a blu-ray + i5 for that price range, the wait may be longer. the $500 slickdeal he bought this on was a full year ago, and i haven't seen anything come close to it in the last 12 months.

Quote :

"It just wouldn't surprise me if someone on CL would."

that's a good point. that's partially why i'm saying $400 should be doable.

7/18/2011 2:10:35 PM

Of course I end up breaking the power button/hinge last night.

7/19/2011 1:28:19 PM

that sucks man. The hinge on my lenovo idea pad broke ( there was an issue with all of these particular series ) and it was just out of the period they had set where they would repair it for free. They wanted to charge me around $200 to ship/fix/ship back. Hopefully you have a better warranty ?

You should also check to see if this is a common issue and see if you can get it fixed for free.

7/19/2011 2:23:42 PM

check ebay for parts, if you havent already

7/19/2011 6:18:23 PM