NewQ Platinum

[neuralfx]

Where i work i can get bout 50 bucks off retail price of one of those NewQ Platinum drives.. now i dont *NEED* it, heh. its just cool looking and i might use some of the features. I was wondering if any of the members had one or used one and what experiences they had...
-neural

 

[eyez]

what is a newQ platinum? Can you give a link?

 

[sygyzy]

The only internet retailer I have seen is Outpost. It's 200+ dollars. Do you still want it now?

Edit: Oops I guess it's not as expensive now

 

[Pariah]

CompUSA has them for $150.

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[sygyzy]

Nice!

 

[bigrash]

hey neuralfx,
is that the Newq platinum or one of the gold series?

can you tell me how much you're getting them for, i always wanted to get one

 

[sygyzy]

bigrash, he is talking about the Platinum. And check the price at CompUSA, they have the best so far.

 

[bigrash]

thanks, sygyzy

i also noticed outpost had them for the same price of 149 with free shipping.

 

[mikef208]

Hey Everybody that wants one. CompUSA will have the Platinum on sale starting sunday, for 130.00

I just checked the compUSA link and they already have them at that price, but I guess it is sunday already.

 

[bigrash]

cool, and i was actually thinking of buying it a couple weeks ago. i had put up a thread and nobody replied so i ended up not getting it.

the only problem now is that the only remaining 5 1/2 bay that i have remaining doesn't fit a full length device. it hits the motherboard

 

[neuralfx]

heh thats funny that yall mention hell (compusa) as i work there... im a tech heh, yes im getting it at cost for $115, but, is it worth it?..
-neural

 

[sygyzy]

How could cost be 115 and you guys are selling it for $130? No way CompUSA markup is that low. Is it worth it? Imagine spending over $100 for a box with pretty lights so your PC can look like your tricked out car. You can guess my answer is no, but if I had an extra $130, I'd buy it cuz it does have that cool nerdy factor.

 

[neuralfx]

actaully compusa doesnt mark a lot of things up very high, we just get raped by wholesalers. and we are losing money heh compusa is the most poorley managed retailer in america. those $169 maxtor 40 gigs, they are markey up bout 10bucks, and right now we have a sale on wd 30gigs for 99, well cost is 94, and thats why we are losing money heh
-neural

 

[sygyzy]

You hit the spot. CompUSA is dying because all their managers (yes, all four of them in each store) are jerks. Employees are jerks too, no offense to you. I wouldn't go there if I had a choice.

 

[neuralfx]

heh, none taken, i agree heh.. the employees at store # 237 are about to go on strike friday
-neural

 

[vinnyracer]

Do anyone have one, and is it any good? I was going to buy the the platinum for $130 at compusa, but don't know if I really want to get it or not. I was going to show it off to some girls.

 

[joeryu]

im gonna pick one up soon, ill let you people know what it can do...

 

[Katana]

The CompUSA by me never has anyone at the registers, I don't know what they are thinking.

 

[MTDEW]

Anyone know if the Platinum has any compatability problems with the Soundblaster Live?

I have the NewQ Gold series & I wasnt aware of the compatabilty problems with the SB Live until after my purchase.
I get static at higher volumes, I'd love to move to the platinum if I can "crank it up"

And I agree, NoOne NEEDS this, but they sure are cool and add a bit of style to your setup.
Ive got at least 4 friends who would love to take my Gold off my hands.

 

[vinnyracer]

don't forget the chicks, they dig platinum. :]

 

[sygyzy]

Can anyone post any other information on this? I am really getting into modding my case so this would be a fun thing to add! I doubt I'll get it though since I don't think it'd work too well with my SB Live! 5.1. It seems to only like taking 4 speaker inputs so how would it work with a 5.1 speaker setup?

 

[sygyzy]

Bump

 

[Croton]

i'd like to get one for sure!

if u can help me out w/a good price, msg me!

ning

 

[sygyzy]

Actually get it today at CompUSA for 10% off.

 

[vinnyracer]

10% off 150 or 130.