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Are any of the monitors in the store good?

I'm looking to pick up a new monitor and just wondering if I should just buy it or if any of FTP's monitors are good.

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02-26-2008 , 02:33 AM

#228

NewGuy

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 528

I heard back from the store on the MacBook specs. On apple.com, this system prices out at $1,299

Please find the specific details of the Macbook
below:

• 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 120GB Hard Drive
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• 13.3-inch glossy widescreen (1280 x 800)
• Mac OS X

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02-26-2008 , 06:31 AM

#229

MegaFossil

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Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,608

What is the difference between the Canon Rebel Xti, Canon SD1000, and Canon A550 for casual users? Will the A550 be ok or should I wait to order one of the other 2? The Xti looks like it would be a little big to take to clubs for casual pictures, that is my only concern with it.

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02-26-2008 , 08:51 AM

#230

vetiver

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,757

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Originally Posted by MegaFossil

Rebel is for semi-pro photographers... maybe if you want sweet landscape pics on vacation.

Cheapest digital will suffice for club pics.

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02-26-2008 , 09:53 AM

#231

Suigin406

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Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27,242

Thanks for getting back NewGuy with the info. Lol, the store I don't think ever actually replied to me on it, I guess I just forgot about it.

Is there any way to haggle with that and boost the specs on it? I know I'm whining a bit, but I wouldn't mind paying more pts if that was the case. Anyone have any info/done this in the past?

I guess I'll send them another email about this, but doubt they'll get back to me anytime soon.

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02-26-2008 , 12:46 PM

#232

vetiver

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Originally Posted by Suigin406

Based on FTP store's 3 week response time to basic email inquiries (such as "where's my item I ordered ten weeks ago?") and 9-12 year shipping window, my guess is no.

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02-26-2008 , 01:33 PM

#233

NewGuy

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 528

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Originally Posted by Suigin406

Um, don't hold your breath on being able to haggle the specs.

Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised that the MacBook in the store was the $1,299 version with SuperDrive (was expecting the $1,099 with DVD reader, and that's not upgradeable).

Memory is cheap online and you could upgrade to 2GB for well under $100.

279,000 points for $1,300 retail item is actually not bad, especially when you compare the number of points for the older electronics vs. prices on Pricegrabber (e.g., Sony/Hp laptop, most of monitors).

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02-26-2008 , 01:35 PM

#234

Suigin406

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Yea, I can't wait till they get a high end vaio for US people, I'll probably get all over that

Agreed, the price in pts is decent value.

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02-26-2008 , 01:39 PM

#235

davebreal

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Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,159

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Originally Posted by MegaFossil

I have the Xti, it's the type of camera you bring around when you're #1 intention is taking photos... and it can take some really great ones. It would stick out like sore thumb in a club though.

I think it's important to have a good DSLR and a quality point and shoot camera. I do, and I use them both frequently.

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02-26-2008 , 01:42 PM

#236

davebreal

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Originally Posted by Suigin406

In some thread in the Zoo, someone said 17" laptops were coming to the store sometime in the next week or so.

FTP Dough said this... so did a supervisor in response to another inquiry I sent in.

They have never stated 17" laptops were coming, all they said were "bigger laptops". In any case, they are actually overdue know. I sent an inquiry into the store a day or 2 ago to see if this was definitely happening and what models they might get. Unsurprisingly, no response yet.

Really seems to be a personal vendetta for asking too many questions.

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02-26-2008 , 02:43 PM

#237

NewGuy

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Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 528

Well, the MacBooks at the FTP store were a decent deal for about 2 weeks

Looks like Apple just refreshed & upgraded the MacBook line, but I don't think we should expect to see any changes to the specs for the machine in the FTP store.

This is just another reason why concierge service / gift certificates are a way better deal for players.

Here's the $1,299 machine available on apple.com now:

* 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2GB memory
* 160GB hard drive1
* Double-layer SuperDrive
Free Shipping

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02-26-2008 , 05:40 PM

#238

jzpiano

Flip King

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,832

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Originally Posted by thac

The Garmin GPS is on back-order.

Has anybody actually got one of these yet and can write if its worth the FTP's? It about the only thing in the store I could use, just wondering if I should save some more (not sure for what..) or spend some pts.

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02-27-2008 , 04:42 PM

#239

davebreal

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Hello Dave,

Thank you for your email. We have sent the information to our graphic
department so that they may add a new 17" Sony Vaio to the store.

The model number for the laptop is: VGNAR630E

Thank you,
XXXX
Full Tilt Store

__________________________________________________ _________
laptop info

this is better than my 15.4" 1280x800 HP that I 6 table on, hence I will probably get this!

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02-28-2008 , 02:37 AM

#240

thac

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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46,655

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Originally Posted by jzpiano

I emailed them and they said that a shipment was coming in "tomorrow". Haven't they said this wayyy too many times for it to be a coincidence that every shipment comes in "tomorrow". I think they just forget and decide not to do it.

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02-28-2008 , 02:56 AM

#241

DMoogle

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,260

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Originally Posted by thac

I received this on 2/25:

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Thank you for your email. Our records indicate that your order was placed,
however, the television was on temporary backorder with our distributor. I
have contacted the distributor and confirmed that your order will go out
by 2/26, at the latest. I will provide your tracking number once it ships.

We sincerely apologize for the delay in this matter.

I haven't received any tracking number yet. I think you're right.

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02-28-2008 , 06:31 AM

#242

Kwantum

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 462

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Originally Posted by davebreal

They have never stated 17" laptops were coming, all they said were "bigger laptops".

I was curious a couple weeks ago if they would add a 17" laptop. I was told a new Sony Vaio would be in the store on Feb. 14th, but it hasn't shown. Here's the latest response I've received:

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Hello XXXXXX,

Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, the graphics department was
unable to add the Sony Vaio to the store by 2/14, however, it will be
added, shortly.

In the meantime, the model number for the Sony Vaio model to be added is:
VGNAR630E, so that you may research it on your own.

Some of the specs include:

* 17" Widescreen TFT 1440x900
* 2GB Ram
* DVD+RW/DVD-RAM/BD-ROM
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.

Regards,

Chloe
Full Tilt Store

> Hi Chloe/FTP Store,
>
> Has this new 17" Sony Vaio laptop been added to the store? I am unable
> to find it in the electronics section.

I'm not too keen on the model they chose, it looks very heavy and a bit out dated.

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02-28-2008 , 06:45 AM

#243

Kwantum

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 462

Does anyone have the 30" Samsung monitor?

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02-28-2008 , 07:01 AM

#244

davebreal

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Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,159

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Originally Posted by Kwantum

I was curious a couple weeks ago if they would add a 17" laptop. I was told a new Sony Vaio would be in the store on Feb. 14th, but it hasn't shown. Here's the latest response I've received:

I'm not too keen on the model they chose, it looks very heavy and a bit out dated.

let me get this straight, they got the new laptop into inventory ~ Feb 14th, and 2 weeks later the "graphics department" still hasn't gotten it available for the store?

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02-28-2008 , 07:05 AM

#245

vetiver

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,757

I feel so bad for Chloe. She must deal with 5,000 "WHERES MY ****" email per day.

Unless she's lazy... then I hate her.

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02-28-2008 , 08:39 AM

#246

Michael Clayton

adept

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,036

don't ever feel bad for anyone working customer service at ft

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02-28-2008 , 08:53 AM

#247

thac

Strummin' along

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46,655

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Originally Posted by vetiver

I feel so bad for Chloe. She must deal with 5,000 "WHERES MY ****" email per day.

Unless she's lazy... then I hate her.

If they'd get their **** sent out right the first time, she wouldn't have to ****ing deal with it.

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02-28-2008 , 08:58 AM

#248

thac

Strummin' along

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46,655

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Originally Posted by DMoogle

I received this on 2/25:

I haven't received any tracking number yet. I think you're right.

I sent a reply back to them asking about this magical shipment and will paste the reply here when I receive one.

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02-28-2008 , 09:36 AM

#249

r1tony

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,061

I have gotten a couple of shirts no problem, was pretty fast too.

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02-28-2008 , 02:02 PM

#250

davebreal

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Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,159

This is an automated message sent from Full Tilt Poker.

Your Player ID: davebreal
Date and Time: 2008-02-28 12:55:58
Order Number: 00031732
Amount: 340000.00 Points

We have received your order for the following item:

Item: Sony Vaio
SKU: OI-ESVA
Color:
Size:
Option 1:
Option 2:

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