HOT: Gateway Refurb Media PC: $619.97

[wysiwyg]

Tiger Direct is offering a fully loaded Pentium 4 HT 3.0 with 1GB RAM and 250 GB SATA with Media Centre 2005 and DVD DL burner + Separate player and more for just $619.97 (Plus shipping). This PC is refurb and has 3 month warranty (upgradable).

Media PC (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1191363)

That's a good price for a Media Centre PC.
http://images.tigerdirect.ca/SKUimages/medium/G153-1018-a1-KD-main.jpg

[tienm23]

$93 shipping to london...seems not too bad.

[can2000]

Nice media PC, thanks!

[go leafs]

sounds like a nice price....

XP:MCE is about 150
3.0 processor is 225.
250 gig drive is about 130 on sale.
1 gig pc3200 is around 120.

so that's already $625

It also comes with dual layer DVD drive and a DVD-ROM drive, keyboard/mouse/remote, gigabit ethernet, PSupply, internal flash memory reader, $70 ATI video card, and a TV tuner card

I'd say hot deal!

[can2000]

It seems free shipping to Mississauga... :lol:

[Midevilshadow]

Can anyone tell me if this is a good deal?

[corolla]

Description says "the 820GM PC comes with an onboard Dual-Layer DVD±RW burner". I know that doesn't mean motherboard. Otherwise, it would be something new. :)

[Midevilshadow]

Haha... well I went ahead and bought this. I hope it turns out well. Anyways thanks OP.

I payed with paypal, but my paypal takes 6-8 business days or so to clear the payment, meaning Tiger Direct will get their money in 6-8 days. Does this mean they'll send my comp in 6-8 days? Or will it send first and get money later? Thanks to anyone who helps me.

[can2000]

How much shipping fee did you pay?

thx

Haha... well I went ahead and bought this. I hope it turns out well. Anyways thanks OP.

I payed with paypal, but my paypal takes 6-8 business days or so to clear the payment, meaning Tiger Direct will get their money in 6-8 days. Does this mean they'll send my comp in 6-8 days? Or will it send first and get money later? Thanks to anyone who helps me.

[Midevilshadow]

41 bucks. But you can always calculate it yourself at the shopping cart section.

[can2000]

I know, but when I check out, it shows 0$

41 bucks. But you can always calculate it yourself at the shopping cart section.

[Midevilshadow]

Maybe it's free for you then... ??

[can2000]

I haven't submited yet... :cheesygri

Maybe it's free for you then... ??

[alert1]

I remember reading from the PC magazines that Gateway's computers are not very reliable. Any comments?

[can2000]

I think it should better than eMachine.
I remember reading from the PC magazines that Gateway's computers are not very reliable. Any comments?

[xpat]

Is it just me or does this system look like BTX form factor...

http://images.tigerdirect.ca/itemdetails/G/G153/G153-1018/G153-1018-KD-rear.jpg

???

Great deal! Thanks =D Parts would cost at least $1000 total for this system.

[Midevilshadow]

Should I wait until boxing day for better deals? Or do you think that boxing day won't have as much good deals as this?

[DVST8]

I Rarely or even never bought anything refurb'ed before, but I just wanted to get clarification on something, This PC for example, it says "refurb" meaning that Possibly someone bought it, didn't like it and just returned it? And/Or it is really defective in someway shape or form correct? I was looking to upgrade from my hurting p3 800 hehehe...

[Bordello]

I Rarely or even never bought anything refurb'ed before, but I just wanted to get clarification on something, This PC for example, it says "refurb" meaning that Possibly someone bought it, didn't like it and just returned it? And/Or it is really defective in someway shape or form correct? I was looking to upgrade from my hurting p3 800 hehehe...
It was likely RMA'd to Gateway, who then repaired it and repacked it back to saleable conditions.

This is a very hot deal, btw.

[engo]

looks like a good deals. thanks op.

[DVST8]

It was likely RMA'd to Gateway, who then repaired it and repacked it back to saleable conditions.

This is a very hot deal, btw.


Err...sorry but what does RMA stand for? and I was looking at the back of the comp and was wondering if it was possible to hook up a PS2 or Xbox with the connections on the back of the computer? is it possible?

[gman]

Err...sorry but what does RMA stand for? and I was looking at the back of the comp and was wondering if it was possible to hook up a PS2 or Xbox with the connections on the back of the computer? is it possible?

Return(ed) Material Authorization.

Say, you have a failed hard disk which is still under warranty. You need to get a RMA number from the manufacturer before you return the bad disk and get a good disk.

[edmondt]

Damn! This is 10 times a better deal than the amd barebone deal I got from TigerDirect... Paied 400 bucks and still waiting for my rebate. And this one has EVERYTHING! Including MCE, Remote, TV Tuner, Video Card!!

I should have waited :idea:

[Canucklehead]

Great little unit! I bought a full price GT5016H unit at Costco for about $1500+tax but it is dual core 2.8GHz with Pentium D 820 processor. It included a 19" LDC monitor. A bit noisy but well worth the price...

Did not know that gateway made e-machines!

[Rosico]

Hmm, wish there was a free shipping code for TD!

think I'll pick one up ... seems like the price and reviews are right?

What, if anything, would people say is a drawback for this system? Is it easily upgradable or not?

[Midevilshadow]

Sorry to ask again... but do computer prices greatly decrease for boxing day? As in, should I wait til then?

[Rosico]

tech prices always have a downward pressure, so yes generally, it will be cheaper. But, will you be hardcore enough to wait in line to get the deal you are looking for?

I think this is a good deal, especially if the software is $100 plus. Just wish the shiping was free!

[DVST8]

Would you be able to hook up a PS2/Xbox into this computer? Does it have the nessessary things to do so already? Also will this support a DVI cable in order to hook up my dell lcd monitor? Im totally clueless when it comes to things like this. >:(

[cheapbastage]

Wonder if the AVERmedia tuner card is any good?

[Canadianpsycho]

Would you be able to hook up a PS2/Xbox into this computer? Does it have the nessessary things to do so already? Also will this support a DVI cable in order to hook up my dell lcd monitor? Im totally clueless when it comes to things like this. >:(

No DVI out, check the pics/link.

As far as hooking up a console... the TV card has s-video and stereo inputs... I don't have enough experience to know if you can use it ass a passtrough to output to a monitor though. I would think so, but not positive.

[Canadianpsycho]

A friend of mine told me in regards to the dvi thingee, it can support it since it has the ATIx300se??? not to sure if the "SE" has the DVI ability, but again I am clueless and only remember that a dell sales rep said the AtiX series vid cards do have dvi but im not sure which one.

I will repeat.

Read the link. No DVI out. No DVI connector in any pic. If the X300SE has DVI out on some cards, this PC does not have one of those cards. Chances are your LCD has a VGA anyways.

[cheapbastage]

No DVI out, check the pics/link.

As far as hooking up a console... the TV card has s-video and stereo inputs... I don't have enough experience to know if you can use it pass a passtrough to output to a monitor though. I would think so, but not positive.

I think all the MCE tuner cards are MPEG encoders. Your basically looking at video being streamed to your desktop. Depending on the card there will be a delay of 1-2 secs minimum, making your reaction time on the console delayed as well. I can specifically speak for the avermedia card but I have heard the hauppauge cards have this problem.

[DVST8]

caved in and purchased it... guess it's time to move on from my good ol' p3 800 :cheesygri thx to all who straighend me out with my questions.

[wysiwyg]

Well, I'm the original poster of this deal and purchased it last night as well. $619 + 41 shipping (North York) is a good price and I can't go wrong. I purchased a refurb e-machine at FS many years ago at a boxing day sale and had no problems with it.

p.s. go here (http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/4055/4055nv.shtml) for more info about the computer, straight from Gateway. This includes detailed pictures, FAQ and all manuals.

[Gigi]

I'm not an expert, but the video and audio specs don't look that impressive. It's integrated audio with a PCI graphics card, not AGP. Wouldn't these make this a poor multimedia system? :confused:

[Intense]

Anyone know if you can use media center with Express Vue?

[Rosico]

I'm not an expert, but the video and audio specs don't look that impressive. It's integrated audio with a PCI graphics card, not AGP. Wouldn't these make this a poor multimedia system? :confused:

anybody have insight on this? Some of us are not as computer savvy as some of you out there ;)

[Canadianpsycho]

I'm not an expert, but the video and audio specs don't look that impressive. It's integrated audio with a PCI graphics card, not AGP. Wouldn't these make this a poor multimedia system? :confused:

Intergrated audio is pretty much standard on every motherboard these days. Typically if you want better sound, you buy a better solution. Some onboard sound can be OK. I'm geussing this won't be amazing, but decent sound.

As for the Video, it is PCI-E (Express) not PCI. Huge difference. AGP is no longer being produced and the new cards are all PCI-E. The video is nothing amazing, but it does have S-Video out, so it should be fine. Most decent HDTVs have a VGA in anyways.

This system has some pretty decent upgradeability, depending on the chipset. Not a bad price at all if you don't mind refurbs.

[go leafs]

I'm not an expert, but the video and audio specs don't look that impressive. It's integrated audio with a PCI graphics card, not AGP. Wouldn't these make this a poor multimedia system? :confused:

The graphics card is PCI-express. It's a newer bus/slot than AGP (16x vs 8x, whatever that means).

http://reviews.cnet.com/ATI_Radeon_X300_SE__128MB_HyperMemory_/4505-8902_7-31406674.html

The card is a budget card, so it might not be ideal if you are into the latest games, but should run things decently if the details are down. For a really good upgrade to the system, the 6600GTOC is on sale now
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13868&vpn=BFG6600GTX&manufacture=BFG%20Technologies&promoid=1046

it would be a great upgrade to the system.. even has dual DVI and HDTV connection capabilities

[shopper-X]

They are advertising 1GB of DDR RAM, but the photo of the box shows 512MB.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/images/SkuImages/gallery/large/G153-1018-cb.jpg

[Gigi]

Thanks, Canadianpsycho and go leafs (how much more Canadian can we get? :D ). That helps a lot. :)

[Y Poons]

I know, but when I check out, it shows 0$

I live in Ottawa. I added this to my cart to see what the final cost would be.

The first time I went to check out, it showed shipping as $39.46 and taxes as $0, total: $659.43

After I backed out and went back in, it showed shipping as $0 and taxes as $93, total: $712.97

If I go to the "edit order" screen, it then shows shipping as $39.46 and taxes of $98.91, total: $758.34

If I were to buy it, I would of course want to go the first example, but I would live with the second example (hey we all have to pay taxes lol), but I have a feeling I would end up being charged as per the third example mentioned above. Anyone else have this type of experience checking out from tigerdirect and if so, what did you end up being charged?

[daffod]

No dought its excellent price..but gateway is in difficulty in terms of finance..so it might go under who knows..dell has created tough compition for Gateway...so i dought about future support on model..but regarding refurb..computer..except my laptop dell 700m all other in my home is refurb..and i never had any issue with any one of them...its more then 3 years on 2 of them..

[AAA]

Wow, the shipping is crazy. :( Do we must pay for shipping? I mean, is the sale available in their retail store as well?

[martianmarvin]

I bought the Emachines Sempron 3100+ deal at FS for $299 with free Epson printer. Is this a better deal? The Sempy CPU has the x86 64 bit instructions enabled but no SSE3 and the mobo supposedly can be upgraded to A64 3700. I wanted to OC the CPU but OC'ing software from MSI does not work on this mobo. I've read that the Pentium 4 3Mhz is a great OC but will Ibe in the same boat and not be able to. Any1 know how to OC these Emachine Sempron systems?
MM

[Canadianpsycho]

No dought its excellent price..but gateway is in difficulty in terms of finance..so it might go under who knows..dell has created tough compition for Gateway...so i dought about future support on model..but regarding refurb..computer..except my laptop dell 700m all other in my home is refurb..and i never had any issue with any one of them...its more then 3 years on 2 of them..

The PC only has 3 months warranty anyways. You aren't buying this for the warranty, you're buying it because its dirt cheap. Gateway disappears in 3 months you won't have a warranty anyways.

I bought the Emachines Sempron 3100+ deal at FS for $299 with free Epson printer. Is this a better deal? The Sempy CPU has the x86 64 bit instructions enabled but no SSE3 and the mobo supposedly can be upgraded to A64 3700. I wanted to OC the CPU but OC'ing software from MSI does not work on this mobo. I've read that the Pentium 4 3Mhz is a great OC but will Ibe in the same boat and not be able to. Any1 know how to OC these Emachine Sempron systems?
MM

You won't be able to OC an Emachine or this system. Its simply a board limitation. Vanilla OEM generic motherboards won't have OCing features.

[Intense]

Went to order and darn it.... SOLD OUT!!

[gman]

Went to order and darn it.... SOLD OUT!!
Good. Save me $700. I almost spend yet another $700 that I should not.

[DVST8]

to those who ordered it, have you received yours yet? I checked my tracking, and apparently it was shipped out today on the 6th? via ups.
Also, you think that we'll be paying brokerage fees as well?

[martianmarvin]

to those who ordered it, have you received yours yet? I checked my tracking, and apparently it was shipped out today on the 6th? via ups.
Also, you think that we'll be paying brokerage fees as well?
If you bought it from the .ca site there is no brokerage fees. From the .com site then there will be extra fees involved.
I was thinking of pulling the trigger on this but I just bought the Emachines deal from FS for $299 with a free printer. This is a better machine but it also is about $370 more than what I paid and no free printer, 3mo. warranty as opposed to 1 year and I figure I can always upgrade to Athlon 64 3700+ at some point.

[Intense]

I just bought the Emachines deal from FS for $299 with a free printer. .

Do you have the link for this one?

[martianmarvin]

Do you have the link for this one?
Deal ended OCt.27th but I think the 3104 is onsale for $410 - $50US MIR at FS and the free Epson printer ends Nov.10. U pay $60 for the printer and U get a $60MIR from Epson.

[wysiwyg]

to those who ordered it, have you received yours yet? I checked my tracking, and apparently it was shipped out today on the 6th? via ups.
Also, you think that we'll be paying brokerage fees as well?

Weird, I ordered mine on Friday around 8pm EST and I can't track it yet. (makes sense since it's a weekend). When I click on the tracking link, it says that it cannot be viewed at this time. (my previous orders show up OK).

p.s. There's also a pretty good deal on a 19" AOpen LCD display. It has DVI and is 12ms. Price $329 + Shipping, however there's a 50$ US rebate! (Came up to just over $400 after all taxes and shipping to Toronto, before the rebate.) I know AOpen is not the best of brands, but the reviews seem to be quite positive. I shall see when it arrives..

[bigbug]

Is it just me or does this system look like BTX form factor...

http://images.tigerdirect.ca/itemdetails/G/G153/G153-1018/G153-1018-KD-rear.jpg

???

Great deal! Thanks =D Parts would cost at least $1000 total for this system.


Can't believe today's PC doesn't have a DVI port! Otherwise it's really a good deal

[wysiwyg]

Went to order and darn it.... SOLD OUT!!

It is still available, just the link doesn't work. Do a search by reference number: (G153-1018)

It should still come up for $619.97

[martianmarvin]

It is still available, just the link doesn't work. Do a search by reference number: (G153-1018)

It should still come up for $619.97
Well I just checked and now the price is $1093???
Don't think any1 will pay that, looks like it might have been a pricing error

[ENG101]

It is still available, just the link doesn't work. Do a search by reference number: (G153-1018)

It should still come up for $619.97

Not for me..

Item #: G153-1018

Gateway 820GM Intel Pentium 4 3GHz (HT) / 1GB DDR / 250GB SATA HDD / DVD±RW Dual-Layer / DVD-ROM / Flash Media Reader / Gigabit LAN / Windows XP Media Center / Refurbished Open Box Media Center PC
View All Products by Gateway

Price:
$1052.99

[astrolad]

Bought two Saturday morning (one for me :) , one for my brother) and they just shipped.

Sweet deal.

I had been looking at TD's site I I was checking to see if it was still there so I could give soem friends a heads up) and the PC seemed to be in/out of stock for a while but now it really is out.

[DVST8]

hope mine comes tomorrow, it's been shipped since the 6th.

[Canadianpsycho]

Just got an email from TD stating price is in effect until Thursday. Yet the link leads me to not available, and the item number leads me to $1052.

[astrolad]

Just got an email from TD stating price is in effect until Thursday. Yet the link leads me to not available, and the item number leads me to $1052.

It looks like there are two different SKUs.
Sku G153-1018 OO corresponds to the $1052 price. This item is open box.
The out of stock item is G153-1018 and was $619.

Why they sent an email advert for the out of stock item, I do not know.

[Midevilshadow]

HOLY F****!!! I AM SO F***ING ANGRY WITH TIGERDIRECT. FIRST THEY PUT MY ORDER ON HOLD WITHOUT TELLING ME ANYTHING ABOUT IT, SO I CALL THEM AND HE SAYS THAT IT'LL GO THROUGH ON MONDAY. MONDAY PASSED AND IT'S STILL ON HOLD. I CALLED THEM AGAIN ON MONDAY NIGHT AND STAYED ON HOLD FOR 1 1/2 HOURS UNTIL I WAS CUT OFF. WHEN I CALLED BACK, THEIR OFFICE WAS CLOSED. I JUST CALLED BACK, AFTER 20 MINS ON HOLD, SHE TOLD ME MY ORDER WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER MY E-CHECK HAS CLEARED (NOV.16) I ASKED WHETHER OR NOT THEY PUT THE COMPUTER ASIDE FOR MY ORDER AND SHE SAID THAT THEY DON'T ORDER FROM THE WAREHOUSE UTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. IN OTHER WORDS, I WILL NOT BE RECIEVEING THE PRODUCT UNLESS IT'S IN STOCK WHEN THEY GET PAYMENT (WHICH IT WON'T BE BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT EVEN SELLING IT ANYMORE). NOW I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NOV.16, BECAUSE PAYPAL HAS ALREADY TAKEN THE $760.14 FROM ME, AND ASK FOR A REFUND OF THE MONEY. I'F I'M LUCKY, I'LL GET MY MONEY BACK ON NOV.30. MOST LIKELY THOUGH, I WON'T EVER GET MY MONEY BACK EVER.

HOLLYYLYLLYLYLYLK;HJIL FU** SH*** AGGHHA HGJGGHH YOU DON"T KNOW HOW PISSED OFF I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[uptown1]

^^ Yell on the Internet much?

[Rosico]

ouch, sorry to hear your plight. TD has some horrible customer service. I gave them a new address to ship the comp to (changed offices) and they put a hold on my order. So, I call to clear it up and am passed around to 3 different departments. And they wouldn't transfer me either ... had to call in all over again and wait, and wait and wait ...

(but, my order shipped yesterday!).

[Traian2003]

HOLY F****!!! I AM SO F***ING ANGRY WITH TIGERDIRECT. FIRST THEY PUT MY ORDER ON HOLD WITHOUT TELLING ME ANYTHING ABOUT IT, SO I CALL THEM AND HE SAYS THAT IT'LL GO THROUGH ON MONDAY. MONDAY PASSED AND IT'S STILL ON HOLD. I CALLED THEM AGAIN ON MONDAY NIGHT AND STAYED ON HOLD FOR 1 1/2 HOURS UNTIL I WAS CUT OFF. WHEN I CALLED BACK, THEIR OFFICE WAS CLOSED. I JUST CALLED BACK, AFTER 20 MINS ON HOLD, SHE TOLD ME MY ORDER WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER MY E-CHECK HAS CLEARED (NOV.16) I ASKED WHETHER OR NOT THEY PUT THE COMPUTER ASIDE FOR MY ORDER AND SHE SAID THAT THEY DON'T ORDER FROM THE WAREHOUSE UTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. IN OTHER WORDS, I WILL NOT BE RECIEVEING THE PRODUCT UNLESS IT'S IN STOCK WHEN THEY GET PAYMENT (WHICH IT WON'T BE BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT EVEN SELLING IT ANYMORE). NOW I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NOV.16, BECAUSE PAYPAL HAS ALREADY TAKEN THE $760.14 FROM ME, AND ASK FOR A REFUND OF THE MONEY. I'F I'M LUCKY, I'LL GET MY MONEY BACK ON NOV.30. MOST LIKELY THOUGH, I WON'T EVER GET MY MONEY BACK EVER.

HOLLYYLYLLYLYLYLK;HJIL FU** SH*** AGGHHA HGJGGHH YOU DON"T KNOW HOW PISSED OFF I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


If you used a cheque through paypal, you should've expected that. I don't know why you're so pissed?! Some cheques don't clear for a month.

[chewan]

i bought one of these on monday after they had been sold out. i was told that there were still 80+ in stock. a little worried it might be one of the open boxed ones now though, but there's no way they could have accrued 80+ OB computers. the item shipped does not have the OO at the end of the product number. try calling. you may be able to coerce someone to sell you one. can't wait for it to arrive...

[chewan]

oh... anyone gets there's yet?

[wysiwyg]

funny you ask....

I order it just before I posted the deal (Friday) and just go it now.

I was tracking the package all day and it kept saying "Out for Delivery". The last time I checked (at around 6:45), it was still displaying the same message so I figured that it won't come anymore today.

When I saw your message, I thought I'd check one last time. It said that it was delivered!!! I checked with my security and the packaged had just arrived. The guy has been delivering since 8am!!

Well, it's there, along with my Aopen 19" monitor. No time to play with it now, but I'll post detail, if anyone cares, by the weekend.

I've dealt with Tiger direct twice now and find their service excellent. Their shipping is fast, Customer service is great and prices can't be beat! The shipping can be a little steep sometimes, but at least they use UPS. It was shipped as promised on Monday night and got it today. Wow.

[DVST8]

Could've received mine today as well, but was left with the UPS Post it note stating that they tried to deliever it. Oh wells tomorrow for sure :cheesygri

[baileyr]

This Gateway is on sale at Tiger now for $599:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1279497&Sku=G153-1032

It seems like most (like the one I got from FS for $599) are actually built with a 550 P4, running at 3.4GHz. I've seen a few posts elsewhere mentioning that they also got a 3.4 GHz, so the odds may be fairly good...

[martianmarvin]

[QUOTE=baileyr]This Gateway is on sale at Tiger now for $599:

That's the US price Canadian price is $810
Not such a hot price anymore :(

[baileyr]

[QUOTE=baileyr]This Gateway is on sale at Tiger now for $599:

That's the US price Canadian price is $810
Not such a hot price anymore :(


Hate when that happens... Damn Beer...

I must have been surfing around on both sites and when I saw $599, it didn't seem too hard to believe since that's what FS had them for about a month ago...

Sorry...

(hangs head in shame)

[mahjongmaniac]

um....

THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

We're sorry, the product you have searched for is no longer available for sale.
However, product information for this product is still available by clicking on the link below.


they sold out... deal DEAD.

[chewan]

anyone who got this get a 3.4ghz processor?

[Damen]

I got mine last Wednesday after ordering on Monday. The machine is a rocket, just gotta get a better video card (with DVI out) amd a better TV Tuner card (HD-in capable when they come out) and I'm set. Use the digital out on the 'puter to get 5.1 through my Reciever. Media Center kicks butt. Ah, Family Guy without commercials burned to DVD. Sweet..... And yes the picture does show 512MB of RAM, but should have te 1GB as advertised. I have a 3.0mhz chip. Not heard of any going out with 3.4mhz.

[baileyr]

anyone who got this get a 3.4ghz processor?

That was my fault...

The 3.2GHz refurb that I got at FS turned out to be 3.4GHz (and I heard of others that got the same). I got it for $599, but it was never that cheap at the CDN Tiger site.

I wasn't referring to the media refurb - so I just confused everybody...

[astrolad]

Just received the two I ordered on the 5th.
Thanks.

[wysiwyg]

Well, I've played around with it since the weekend. It is 3.0Ghz with 1GB of Ram. The thing's really nice. The first thing I did was to change the video card for one with DVI (I got the ATI X300SE with 256 MB from Pacific mall at $67 and just kept the regular drivers (same engine). Now, I get to enjoy the full beauty of my new AOpen 19" LCD that arrived at the same time ($279Cdn after rebate). The only issue is that the new card has a fan (the old one didn't) so the thing is slightly noisier.)

I've had a bit of trouble with the MCE2005 though. I was trying to install the "MSN remote connect utility (Allows you to schedule programs while away from home, via MSN) but the thing told me that I had to upgrade to Windows MCE 2005 first!!! (I have that already!). I called their useless tech support and they told me to contact the retail sales tech number (which is long distance for me). I then decided to just rebuild it from the restore DVD after seeing someone say that it happened to them as well after installing a service pack.

After rebuilding it, I first installed the remote connect utility first (it worked) and then all the service Packs. Now I notice that I can't use "Microsoft Tweak MCE 2005", it also tell me that it only runs on MCE 2005.

Otherwise, I'm happy with it. I will also upgrade the tuner card to HDTV to see what I can pick up off air.

[astrolad]

....
but the thing told me that I had to upgrade to Windows MCE 2005 first!!! (I have that already!).
...
After rebuilding it, I first installed the remote connect utility first (it worked) and then all the service Packs. Now I notice that I can't use "Microsoft Tweak MCE 2005", it also tell me that it only runs on MCE 2005.


When I was having a close look at mine, I could have sworn it said it was XP Professional where I expected it to say MCE. Don't have it nearby. Will check and edit this post.

[seanster]

Future Shop is selling this machine (or very similar) for $599 until the 22nd. Screen says 33 in stock. *Web Orders Only

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10070044&catid=#

WebID: 10070044

Released 15 Dec/05. The Gateway 831GM is loaded with Intel Pentium 4 630 processor with Hyper-Threading, 512MB memory, 250GB hard drive, 16X DVD +/-RW Drive and many more. *Refurbished

If I go to canada computers and build the same system with the cheapest parts, it comes out just over 600, so I would say this is a 'good/warm' deal.

[[H]ackerK]

Future Shop is selling this machine (or very similar) for $599 until the 22nd. Screen says 33 in stock. *Web Orders Only

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10070044&catid=#

WebID: 10070044

Released 15 Dec/05. The Gateway 831GM is loaded with Intel Pentium 4 630 processor with Hyper-Threading, 512MB memory, 250GB hard drive, 16X DVD +/-RW Drive and many more. *Refurbished

If I go to canada computers and build the same system with the cheapest parts, it comes out just over 600, so I would say this is a 'good/warm' deal.

The one from FS only comes w/ 512MB. For $20 diff, I think the one at TD is better since they come w/ 1GB

[seanster]

well good luck getting one from td :)

[Advantage22]

Looks like the TD deal is dead, link doesn't work any more.

[MeekGeek]

Afaik the FS 831GM differs from this threads TD 820GM (I p/u :) ) in that the the 831 does not have a TV tuner nor the ATI PCI-e card that was included in the 820...it's all good though as the 831 has an avail PCI-e x16 open and an open PCI slot to utilize the full capabilities of the MCE...these are sweet machines even though refurb mine had the look and smell of a new unit :D

YMMV

[Spud72]

Looks like the TD deal is dead, link doesn't work any more.

not really a surprise since this thread was posted 1-1/2 months ago! :)

[[H]ackerK]

not really a surprise since this thread was posted 1-1/2 months ago! :)

Blame seanster bring this thread alive :) And good catch MeekGeek, the one from FS doesn't even have TV Tuner will make this deal sucks. (I was googling to find the spec when I saw this...)

[seanster]

I was unaware there was a TV Tuner or ATI card in the TD machine. It's not mentioned in the first bunch of posts. The difference in ram is $60 at most, so with FS free shipping it seemed close enough to include in this thread rather than make a new one.