VPR Matrix Laptop for cheap if available in your area

[mtgcollector01]

Originally posted by: chrisjor
Damn....I just got an email from BB....my status has gone from On Order to now Backordered. Not sure what this means (except that I will most likely not be getting one of these!!).

I called the guy. I ordered last night, and was told that my credit card was authorized, so I would most likely receive the laptop.

I wonder how reliable these csr's are.

 

[dpham00]

Originally posted by: mtgcollector01

Originally posted by: chrisjor
Damn....I just got an email from BB....my status has gone from On Order to now Backordered. Not sure what this means (except that I will most likely not be getting one of these!!).

I called the guy. I ordered last night, and was told that my credit card was authorized, so I would most likely receive the laptop.

I wonder how reliable these csr's are.

hopefully, they're more reliable as staples CSRs...ummm...yeah...you should be getting the camera in a few days. i think they're the only ones that would consider a month+ to be "a few days".

 

[deftron]

If anyone has a scan of a 180B5 UPC ... please PM me

thanks.

 

[Atrac]

Originally posted by: TheTechnique

Originally posted by: Atrac
I'd love to get a scan of the UPC Only portion (not your serial number) for the 180B5 if anyone would be so kind.

Thanks!

Will that do you any good? I would assume you need the serial number bar code from the UPC as well...

Well, since the rebate only asks for the UPC (and not the Serial Number), I'm pretty confident that it will work. And also the rebate only wants a copy, so that also shouldn't be a problem. Of course, if it doesn't work, it's only the cost of a stamp and envelope.

So if some *really really* nice person would help me with a scanned copy of the UPC code only, I'd appreciate it! Just PM me so you can be anonymous.

 

[joe123]

BESTBUY NO LONGER TAKING ORDER FOR THE 180B5 ONLINE

i hope the people that ordered it before now will still get it!!!

 

[digital3300]

i can send a photocopy of the upc to whoever wants it on upcoming weekend. no scanner though.

i don't see a way to pm ... so post on forum or tell me how to use pm.

 

[Atrac]

If you click on the "lock" icon next to the lightbulb on the top left of each post, you can PM someone. If you don't see any lock, you'll need to enable Private Messaging in your "Profile."

Thanks!

 

[lundog22]

Anyone with the VPR Matrix 170B4 wants to buy the 802.11b card inside my 180B5??

 

[digital3300]

how to remove the mini pci card? i would like to sell mine as well but only if its easy to take out.

 

[DWray]

Originally posted by: Atrac


Well, since the rebate only asks for the UPC (and not the Serial Number), I'm pretty confident that it will work. And also the rebate only wants a copy, so that also shouldn't be a problem. Of course, if it doesn't work, it's only the cost of a stamp and envelope.

So if some *really really* nice person would help me with a scanned copy of the UPC code only, I'd appreciate it! Just PM me so you can be anonymous.

Exactly what I am thinking. Even if it's only a slim chance they'd honor the rebate on an open/no box item, it's worth a stamp to me for a chance at getting the $200.

And if it does go through, I'd gladly pay the person who helped me get a copy of the 180B5 UPC a finder's fee!

 

[SilverGreyWolf]

I missed on this deal. But I really want an 180B5. If any of you who got it, would like to trade for a Compaq 910US I got last week from the Staples deal + cash, or just interested in selling the 180B5, please PM me.

also, anybody knows if there is a chance these will ever be available again?

 

[BentValve]

Originally posted by: lundog22
Anyone with the VPR Matrix 170B4 wants to buy the 802.11b card inside my 180B5??

I might, do you have a pic of it?
email me at bentvalve@nwfirst.com

 

[dpham00]

well, just checked my order, and the status changed from "Submitted" to "In Progress". Still says "On Order" tho.

 

[petez]

My BB here in Gainesville, Fla has open-box one 180A5 which has 15.2 and 1.8 w/ 512 DDR and dvd-CDRW combo, wireless and everything. It is sold for $1800 (including 3 year Service plan). Anyone wants it?

 

[TheTechnique]

Originally posted by: petez
My BB here in Gainesville, Fla has open-box one 180A5 which has 15.2 and 1.8 w/ 512 DDR and dvd-CDRW combo, wireless and everything. It is sold for $1800 (including 3 year Service plan). Anyone wants it?

Dude, these are sold for $950 - $200 rebate = $750 NEW... Open box is worth even less...

 

[zayened]

Originally posted by: TheTechnique

Originally posted by: petez
My BB here in Gainesville, Fla has open-box one 180A5 which has 15.2 and 1.8 w/ 512 DDR and dvd-CDRW combo, wireless and everything. It is sold for $1800 (including 3 year Service plan). Anyone wants it?

Dude, these are sold for $950 - $200 rebate = $750 NEW... Open box is worth even less...

i believe the 15.2 screens are the widescreens...and yeah, it would be cheaper to go to the store itself and pick it up (1750 including 3 year service)

 

[TheTechnique]

Originally posted by: zayened

Originally posted by: TheTechnique

Originally posted by: petez
My BB here in Gainesville, Fla has open-box one 180A5 which has 15.2 and 1.8 w/ 512 DDR and dvd-CDRW combo, wireless and everything. It is sold for $1800 (including 3 year Service plan). Anyone wants it?

Dude, these are sold for $950 - $200 rebate = $750 NEW... Open box is worth even less...

i believe the 15.2 screens are the widescreens...and yeah, it would be cheaper to go to the store itself and pick it up (1750 including 3 year service)

Agreed... But, if it was a widescreen it would be a 185, not a 180...

 

[pancake]

Originally posted by: pancake

mine was open boxed and didn't have an adaptor, can you walk me through how you were able to convince them yours broke please?
oh, and is this through the psp of best buy, or through vpr matrix customer support?

bump for this question

 

[vortix]

Just got an e-mail notification that mine's now on backorder I highly doubt anyone that had an order on bb.com will be getting these.

 

[hsidawg]

Originally posted by: pancake

Originally posted by: pancake

mine was open boxed and didn't have an adaptor, can you walk me through how you were able to convince them yours broke please?
oh, and is this through the psp of best buy, or through vpr matrix customer support?

bump for this question

if you order the service plan from Best Buy, the manager can write a note to the Service Dept to supply you with a new AC adaptor or battery for free

btw, i just went to Best Buy today and did a paper exchange so that I am now eligible for the $100 rebate on the 180 B5 which I purchased last week

woohoo! my total cost for the laptop: $650

 

[CStrikeADDICT]

i have a 180b model.

has anyone flashed the combo drive to a newer firmware? nero tells me the firmware on the one i have is UO21. I'm tired of the loud vibrating the drive does, and was hoping a newer firmware would handle the drive better. i'm not too interested in region free, although i guess it would be nice.

anyone?

 

[TheTechnique]

Originally posted by: CStrikeADDICT
i have a 180b model.

has anyone flashed the combo drive to a newer firmware? nero tells me the firmware on the one i have is UO21. I'm tired of the loud vibrating the drive does, and was hoping a newer firmware would handle the drive better. i'm not too interested in region free, although i guess it would be nice.

anyone?

Do you have the exact model # of the cdrw? Is it the same one in the 170B4?

 

[TheTechnique]

Originally posted by: CStrikeADDICT
i have a 180b model.

has anyone flashed the combo drive to a newer firmware? nero tells me the firmware on the one i have is UO21. I'm tired of the loud vibrating the drive does, and was hoping a newer firmware would handle the drive better. i'm not too interested in region free, although i guess it would be nice.

anyone?

Well, it looks like UO21 is the latest... many people with dell's killed their drives trying to flash, so beware...

 

[pancake]

Originally posted by: hsidawg

Originally posted by: pancake

Originally posted by: pancake

mine was open boxed and didn't have an adaptor, can you walk me through how you were able to convince them yours broke please?
oh, and is this through the psp of best buy, or through vpr matrix customer support?

bump for this question

if you order the service plan from Best Buy, the manager can write a note to the Service Dept to supply you with a new AC adaptor or battery for free

btw, i just went to Best Buy today and did a paper exchange so that I am now eligible for the $100 rebate on the 180 B5 which I purchased last week

woohoo! my total cost for the laptop: $650

what if i already bought the service plan and laptop, but no note from the manager? do i just go back there and request one, or did i have to do that before i bought the crap

 

[syyid]

BUMP to the Q
has anyone actually been able to do this? If so , could we get a scan of what the manager wrote? Friday till Wed, laptop with no power =
Also what did you say about reringing the reciept for the rebate? Got any trouble doing that? Thanks
Btw I didnt mention it in the last post , I got mine for 800 (inclusive of the 200 warranty plan but as obv from above no AC adapter ).