~Latest WHQL Radeon 7500 driver Link~~
1. download the driver
2. run SP23326.exe
3. after it unzip the files click cancel when Ati Driver starts to install.
4. uninstall the Ati Driver you have and reboot
5. once reboot, it will find new hardware.
6. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
7. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install."
8. Click "Have Disk"
9. Click "Browse..."
10. Select file C:\compaq\sp23326\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_07151.inf (This is for XP!!! Win2k use C2_07151.inf)
11. Select "MOBILITY RADEON 7500" then Next and then you should be fine.
After that install ATi control panel which is in c:\compaq\sp23326\CPanel\Setup.exe
To add more adjustments for your Radeon 7500 install Rage3D Tweaker ~~Link~
This is the latest WHQL driver and my 3Dmark 2001SE score is 4054. Which is not bad.
Also don't pay $250 for the warranty. It should be $199 for laptop under $1000
1. download the driver
2. run SP23326.exe
3. after it unzip the files click cancel when Ati Driver starts to install.
4. uninstall the Ati Driver you have and reboot
5. once reboot, it will find new hardware.
6. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
7. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install."
8. Click "Have Disk"
9. Click "Browse..."
10. Select file C:\compaq\sp23326\Driver\2KXP_INF\CX_07151.inf (This is for XP!!! Win2k use C2_07151.inf)
11. Select "MOBILITY RADEON 7500" then Next and then you should be fine.
After that install ATi control panel which is in c:\compaq\sp23326\CPanel\Setup.exe
To add more adjustments for your Radeon 7500 install Rage3D Tweaker ~~Link~
This is the latest WHQL driver and my 3Dmark 2001SE score is 4054. Which is not bad.
Also don't pay $250 for the warranty. It should be $199 for laptop under $1000
Intel SpeedStep settings is in the BIOS. Press ECS then F2 when booting up will take you to the BIOS. It is under Power. 5 settings for SpeedStep.
1. Performance: Always at high speed
2. Battery: Always at low speed
3. Reversed: Performance on Battery, Batt Opt on AC
4. Automatic: Performance on AC, Batt Opt on Battery
5. Disable: No runtime support, low speed.
1. Performance: Always at high speed
2. Battery: Always at low speed
3. Reversed: Performance on Battery, Batt Opt on AC
4. Automatic: Performance on AC, Batt Opt on Battery
5. Disable: No runtime support, low speed.
Originally posted by: NomisR
I would scan it but I've already written on it and I don't have a scanner eithersorry
is it for the 170 or 180?
Picked up open box 170 for $599. Of course no rescue discs or AC adapter. What does BB do with all that stuff? Laptop seems pretty good, although comes with basically NO software.
One issue (this being my first laptop) is the sound. It is lousy and low volume--even in a quiet room. Is this normal for laptops or is something wrong with mine?
What would be a good case for this?
Thanks,
YinYang
One issue (this being my first laptop) is the sound. It is lousy and low volume--even in a quiet room. Is this normal for laptops or is something wrong with mine?
What would be a good case for this?
Thanks,
YinYang
Just noticed that there is now a valid $100 MIR on the 180B model (http://www.bestbuy.com/Detail.asp?m=488&cat=494&scat=495&e=11178360). So if you order now, you can get the laptop for $999.99 - $100 MIR = $899.99 (assuming they actually have any in stock).
Also, if you have the $200 MIR that used to be good through 4/26/03, maybe you can use that too and get the laptop down to $700??
I have a PDF of the $200 MIR that was good through 4/26/03, but I don't have a place to host it. I can e-mail it to someone that would be able to host it though. The rebate # is the same on the 4/26/03 one and the 2/6/03 one, so YMMV if you try to use the 4/26/03 one on a purchase that was made after 2/6/03.
Also, if you have the $200 MIR that used to be good through 4/26/03, maybe you can use that too and get the laptop down to $700??
I have a PDF of the $200 MIR that was good through 4/26/03, but I don't have a place to host it. I can e-mail it to someone that would be able to host it though. The rebate # is the same on the 4/26/03 one and the 2/6/03 one, so YMMV if you try to use the 4/26/03 one on a purchase that was made after 2/6/03.
Wow, I had a lot of trouble getting a good deal on one of these. Not that everyone in SoCal is sold out, but just getting a manager to take a decent markdown off of one. I found several Display models at different stores, but the managers were unwilling to take any more money off the price, even if the accessories were missing. The worst situation I ran into was at the Pasadena, CA Best Buy store.
I was in there Wednesday night and was quoted the price of $749.99 on their 180 display model. It was missing everything (including battery) except for the a/c adapter. Unfortunately I was waiting on my tax return so couldn't pick it up at that price. Well, I finally received my return, so went in Saturday morning to get it. One of the department heads now claims he *never* said he would sell it for $749.99, even though the other associate that was helping me did remember. SO I was basically being called a liar. He took it to one of the managers (Damon), who said they would "gladly" let me take if off of their hands for $899.99. All of the liar stuff aside, I asked why only $50 off the clearance price? He said "you're getting $100.00 off!" Huh? Well, Damon is kindly taking 10% off the current "retail" price. I said "isn't the price $948.99 now?" He said yes, but they take the open box price off of the current retail price (speaking of liars...Damon, why don't you read the text on the Open Box label so proudly displayed on 1/3 of your merchandise? You know, the part about "lowest price within the last 30 days?") On their system it does show $999.99, but right below that is shows the $948.99 price. I assume the $999 price is the website price, but Damon was not interested in hearing my story at all. It was like talking to a brick wall (except that would have been more interesting). I eventually gave up with Damon and went to another manager (white haired guy...very very nice person) and told my story. He agreed with everything I said, but he wouldn't override another managers decision. I respect that and felt a little better about the whole situation, but being manipulated and being indirectly called a liar has definately caused BB Pasadena to lose a customer. So if anyone wants to have a "nice" time, try and go buy that 180 from Pasadena. heh heh
I ended up getting the same 180 model from the West Covina,CA store (typing on it now). I got it for $809.99. The salesguy (nicest guy I've ever dealt with) was telling me "Oh, you'll get a great deal on this since it's missing all of the accessories except the a/c adapter. I bet you'll get it for around $700 or so." Well he came back from talking with a manager with a frown on his face. He said the manager would only go down to $809.99, the current clearance price minus the price of the battery ($139.99 as indicated online). UGH! After all of the hassle I went through at Pasadena and Culver City, I decided to get it. It's in great condition except for a scuff mark on the top from the display array (rhyme?) and one of the rubber feet is missing (doh!). My experience at West Covina was so pleasant though, I didn't mind paying the price. ATTN to all sales guys reading this forum: You really do catch more flies with honey!
At any rate, I'm wondering if a memo or something went out to store managers about open box prices of clearance items or moreover, on these VPR Matrix clearance ones. I used to get *great* deals on this type of thing (especially at the Pasadena store). Now all of my bargaining skills gets me squat! Maybe I'm just getting rusty!
Just out of curiousity, can someone scan their UPC only for a 180 and PM me? You won't have to scan the serial number portion or anything..just the UPC code from the box.
Thanks for listening to my venting!
I was in there Wednesday night and was quoted the price of $749.99 on their 180 display model. It was missing everything (including battery) except for the a/c adapter. Unfortunately I was waiting on my tax return so couldn't pick it up at that price. Well, I finally received my return, so went in Saturday morning to get it. One of the department heads now claims he *never* said he would sell it for $749.99, even though the other associate that was helping me did remember. SO I was basically being called a liar. He took it to one of the managers (Damon), who said they would "gladly" let me take if off of their hands for $899.99. All of the liar stuff aside, I asked why only $50 off the clearance price? He said "you're getting $100.00 off!" Huh? Well, Damon is kindly taking 10% off the current "retail" price. I said "isn't the price $948.99 now?" He said yes, but they take the open box price off of the current retail price (speaking of liars...Damon, why don't you read the text on the Open Box label so proudly displayed on 1/3 of your merchandise? You know, the part about "lowest price within the last 30 days?") On their system it does show $999.99, but right below that is shows the $948.99 price. I assume the $999 price is the website price, but Damon was not interested in hearing my story at all. It was like talking to a brick wall (except that would have been more interesting). I eventually gave up with Damon and went to another manager (white haired guy...very very nice person) and told my story. He agreed with everything I said, but he wouldn't override another managers decision. I respect that and felt a little better about the whole situation, but being manipulated and being indirectly called a liar has definately caused BB Pasadena to lose a customer. So if anyone wants to have a "nice" time, try and go buy that 180 from Pasadena. heh heh
I ended up getting the same 180 model from the West Covina,CA store (typing on it now). I got it for $809.99. The salesguy (nicest guy I've ever dealt with) was telling me "Oh, you'll get a great deal on this since it's missing all of the accessories except the a/c adapter. I bet you'll get it for around $700 or so." Well he came back from talking with a manager with a frown on his face. He said the manager would only go down to $809.99, the current clearance price minus the price of the battery ($139.99 as indicated online). UGH! After all of the hassle I went through at Pasadena and Culver City, I decided to get it. It's in great condition except for a scuff mark on the top from the display array (rhyme?) and one of the rubber feet is missing (doh!). My experience at West Covina was so pleasant though, I didn't mind paying the price. ATTN to all sales guys reading this forum: You really do catch more flies with honey!
At any rate, I'm wondering if a memo or something went out to store managers about open box prices of clearance items or moreover, on these VPR Matrix clearance ones. I used to get *great* deals on this type of thing (especially at the Pasadena store). Now all of my bargaining skills gets me squat! Maybe I'm just getting rusty!
Just out of curiousity, can someone scan their UPC only for a 180 and PM me? You won't have to scan the serial number portion or anything..just the UPC code from the box.
Thanks for listening to my venting!
can someone with BB experience tell me this:
i bought the vpr B5 yesterday for open box $750 price + $200 psp. if i go and do a return/rebuy, will i get the $100 instore mail in rebate? how useful is BB psp, do they honor it?
i bought the vpr B5 yesterday for open box $750 price + $200 psp. if i go and do a return/rebuy, will i get the $100 instore mail in rebate? how useful is BB psp, do they honor it?
If there's a $100 in-store MIR, then you're already eligible for it....unless, of course, it came out today (which it did online). In that case, whether or not you have the PSP, go to the store and tell them there's a new $100 rebate you're eligible for if you buy it today. They should let you return it, and re-buy it since they have the 30-day low price guarantee (which basically says if there is a lower price within the next 30 days of your purchase, they will change the price for you).
Can't hurt to try, but it's virtually guaranteed they are already out of stock and most won't get it fullfilled...
Originally posted by: TheTechnique
Originally posted by: NomisR
I would scan it but I've already written on it and I don't have a scanner either
is it for the 170 or 180?
The 180B5 rebate everyone was talking about...
These don't seem to come with a floppy drive do they? If not does anyone know of a good deal on a usb floppy to go along with it?
just ordered the 170B4 model for $749.99 online for store pick up only before the $100 MIR
BRAND: vprMatrix
MODEL: 170B4 PAL 1
SKU: 4781837
REBATE: $100.00
OFFER DATE: 02/09/2003 TO 02/22/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 03/22/03
BRAND: vprMatrix
MODEL: 170B4 PAL 1
SKU: 4781837
REBATE: $100.00
OFFER DATE: 02/09/2003 TO 02/22/2003
POSTMARK DATE: 03/22/03
damn! I guess not . . .
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When I started my hunt for these, I had an employee check Best Buy's "real time" inventory system for locations in Southern California that show stock. In most cases stores list having one or two, but in reality they don't.
So either they have a high theft rate, their "real time" inventory system stinks, or they are on hold for employees and they claim they are out of stock.
So either they have a high theft rate, their "real time" inventory system stinks, or they are on hold for employees and they claim they are out of stock.
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Could somebody here please email me a scan of the 170B4 UPC lable, mine is not intact and I want to try and get this rebate.
Email it to bentvalve@nwfirst.com
I would much appreciate it!
so is there a $100 in-store rebate????? or is it only online???
if i purchased the 180B5 open box in-store, then how can we be take advantage of the $100 online rebate?
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