Alrighty. Been back n' forth with everything as of lately.
Used to talk about wanting a Tablet PC/Laptop that I could draw and do my work on and all that.
Found out the ones everyone recommended were just never gonna hit my price range.
So recently hit the Ebay back up for a HP TX2500 model Tablet - Yes, I know they are the Xbox360 overheating beasts of the laptop world, and not too powerful int he GPU department - but I figured:
1) I could take preventative measures so it doesn't over heat.
2) I don't need it to play High-Def games out there - just do my drawing and such, and Minecraft.
3) Finding one of any other Wacom - Pressure Sensative - TouchScreen Portable devices is proving a pain.
So I figure.. just go for it, if nothing else it will be some satisfaction a few years of waiting has needed.
So I tally off to ebay to find one with 5 minutes left - I tried to read if it has problems as fast as I could and popped a bid in (It was $168 - I put in 175) However as I hit submit and confirm bid - the timer ran out. I missed "The Cheapy". Figuring, ok, well that one went cheap, what else is out there? I found numerous already-broken ones, much too highly priced. ($350+ Without AC/cable - and that was the "best" one)
Lots of "No HDD" "cracked screen" "No RAM" ones - all in the $200 range - skipped them, too much hassle in a laptop/PPC (Portable PC)
Then I found the perfect one, decked out with I *think* it's max RAM and in GREAT shape, but I had to work... so I threw my max bid in figuring it probably won't go past $260 (considering the 3 ending the near same time all going for less)
Sadly I got off work at 9:30 - and the Auction ended at 7:30 - so 2 hours after I could do anything - got home and... Got Sniped, by $5. I messaged the seller with "Seriously? $5? Tell me if he doesn't pay - cuz I will pay RIGHT NOW with paypal."
Seller was giving buyer the full 5 days sadly. I couldn't wait that long for a "maybe" there were more Auctions. So.... I said " ok" and bid on others.
Got outbid (For what I think was way too much, $320+ after shipping for 2GB RAM) and then finally Sunday (yesterday) got biddin on a "Fully Decked out" system.
AMD Turion X2 RM-70 Dual Core 2GHz
4GB RAM
Standard Radeon HD 3200 Video
60GB SSD (this could be a bitter sweet thing - slow SSD will destroy the system speeds)
Screen in great condition
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Broadcom I think
Fingerprint Reader
5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (Roughly 1 hour live time- planning to get a 10400mAh replacement, think this 6 cell is 6,000 some)
Stylus
Media Remote
Built in Webcam
Now it may not mean much to people - but the Stylus and Media remote included are a big thing - the stylus alone- new, is like $50. The media is about $30. Not having these was a big downer on other auctions.
Including Shipping I paid less than $300 With 3-5 Business Day Shipping option.
What do you think? Decent Deal? (As long as everything is As Advertised)
Used to talk about wanting a Tablet PC/Laptop that I could draw and do my work on and all that.
Found out the ones everyone recommended were just never gonna hit my price range.
So recently hit the Ebay back up for a HP TX2500 model Tablet - Yes, I know they are the Xbox360 overheating beasts of the laptop world, and not too powerful int he GPU department - but I figured:
1) I could take preventative measures so it doesn't over heat.
2) I don't need it to play High-Def games out there - just do my drawing and such, and Minecraft.
3) Finding one of any other Wacom - Pressure Sensative - TouchScreen Portable devices is proving a pain.
So I figure.. just go for it, if nothing else it will be some satisfaction a few years of waiting has needed.
So I tally off to ebay to find one with 5 minutes left - I tried to read if it has problems as fast as I could and popped a bid in (It was $168 - I put in 175) However as I hit submit and confirm bid - the timer ran out. I missed "The Cheapy". Figuring, ok, well that one went cheap, what else is out there? I found numerous already-broken ones, much too highly priced. ($350+ Without AC/cable - and that was the "best" one)
Lots of "No HDD" "cracked screen" "No RAM" ones - all in the $200 range - skipped them, too much hassle in a laptop/PPC (Portable PC)
Then I found the perfect one, decked out with I *think* it's max RAM and in GREAT shape, but I had to work... so I threw my max bid in figuring it probably won't go past $260 (considering the 3 ending the near same time all going for less)
Sadly I got off work at 9:30 - and the Auction ended at 7:30 - so 2 hours after I could do anything - got home and... Got Sniped, by $5. I messaged the seller with "Seriously? $5? Tell me if he doesn't pay - cuz I will pay RIGHT NOW with paypal."
Seller was giving buyer the full 5 days sadly. I couldn't wait that long for a "maybe" there were more Auctions. So.... I said " ok" and bid on others.
Got outbid (For what I think was way too much, $320+ after shipping for 2GB RAM) and then finally Sunday (yesterday) got biddin on a "Fully Decked out" system.
AMD Turion X2 RM-70 Dual Core 2GHz
4GB RAM
Standard Radeon HD 3200 Video
60GB SSD (this could be a bitter sweet thing - slow SSD will destroy the system speeds)
Screen in great condition
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Broadcom I think
Fingerprint Reader
5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader
6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (Roughly 1 hour live time- planning to get a 10400mAh replacement, think this 6 cell is 6,000 some)
Stylus
Media Remote
Built in Webcam
Now it may not mean much to people - but the Stylus and Media remote included are a big thing - the stylus alone- new, is like $50. The media is about $30. Not having these was a big downer on other auctions.
Including Shipping I paid less than $300 With 3-5 Business Day Shipping option.
What do you think? Decent Deal? (As long as everything is As Advertised)