Is my computer too messed up?

Kixdemp · 01-01-2008, 10:52 AM

Hello everyone!

I opened a Buy It Now or Best Offer auction type on eBay for a relatively new laptop. It's an ABS Mayhem Z2. with the following specs:

* 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor
* 1 GB system RAM (memory)
* 256 MB video RAM
* 100 GB hard drive
* Built-in multi-card reader (MMC/MS/SD)
* Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
* Windows XP Professional (Vista capable! I've tried and it runs fine, I just can't give you my copy of Vista as that would be illegal)
* Includes restore DVD
* VGA and S-Video output
* Four USB 2.0 ports (two on the back, two on the right side)
* One IEEE 1394 port
* Wireless capabilities
* DVD/CD-RW drive (reads, writes, and re-writes both CDs and DVDs)
* 56k modem and RJ-45 (ethernet) connectors
* Battery (holds about 2 hours on half screen brightness)
* AC adapter included

The problem is, it's missing the 'H' key, and the LCD<->unit cable is a bit loose, as sometimes the screen replaces pixels with a certain shade of white with pink/magenta. You have to move the screen around a bit to fix it, and it's not too frequent. I'd say it happens about once a day.

I'm selling it for $600, which is less than half the price I bought it for back in late 2006. An eBay user made an offer of $250. So my question is, should I accept the offer, or am I trying to be ripped off? Is the laptop that messed up?

Look at the auction here:
Used ABS Mayhem Z2 gaming laptop (QUALITY brand!!) - eBay (item 150201189527 end time Jan-07-08 12:09:38 PST)

I know computers degrade in price rapidly, and the screen problem and the missing key can be a bit of an annoyance, but selling it for less than a fifth of the original price?

Thanks in advance!

Fred · 03-01-2008, 05:50 AM

Well to be honest with you, it lists the computer as a "gaming laptop" but i dont see anywhere what type of onboard gpu there is. Most laptops aren't that great for gaming anyways. Another thing is, you can find a brand new laptop at places like Best Buy for a similar cost. I recently purchased a Sony laptop (intel core 2, 1 gig ddr2, intel graphics) for about $500.

So I guess what I'm saying is it would have to have a pretty decent graphics card in that thing to make it worth it.

DaRuSsIaMaN · 05-01-2008, 04:20 PM

So based on what Fred is saying, you should probably sell it for 250, I guess. If I was buying a laptop, I would think the screen thing is a pretty big problem, honestly.

AMANDA223 · 06-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Well yea its a perfect configration my friend what else you need ummm m??

01-01-2008, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
Kixdemp Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Is my computer too messed up? Hello everyone! I opened a Buy It Now or Best Offer auction type on eBay for a relatively new laptop. It's an ABS Mayhem Z2. with the following specs: * 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor * 1 GB system RAM (memory) * 256 MB video RAM * 100 GB hard drive * Built-in multi-card reader (MMC/MS/SD) * Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam * Windows XP Professional (Vista capable! I've tried and it runs fine, I just can't give you my copy of Vista as that would be illegal) * Includes restore DVD * VGA and S-Video output * Four USB 2.0 ports (two on the back, two on the right side) * One IEEE 1394 port * Wireless capabilities * DVD/CD-RW drive (reads, writes, and re-writes both CDs and DVDs) * 56k modem and RJ-45 (ethernet) connectors * Battery (holds about 2 hours on half screen brightness) * AC adapter included The problem is, it's missing the 'H' key, and the LCD<->unit cable is a bit loose, as sometimes the screen replaces pixels with a certain shade of white with pink/magenta. You have to move the screen around a bit to fix it, and it's not too frequent. I'd say it happens about once a day. I'm selling it for $600, which is less than half the price I bought it for back in late 2006. An eBay user made an offer of $250. So my question is, should I accept the offer, or am I trying to be ripped off? Is the laptop that messed up? Look at the auction here: Used ABS Mayhem Z2 gaming laptop (QUALITY brand!!) - eBay (item 150201189527 end time Jan-07-08 12:09:38 PST) I know computers degrade in price rapidly, and the screen problem and the missing key can be a bit of an annoyance, but selling it for less than a fifth of the original price? Thanks in advance!

05-01-2008, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 22 Male Posts: 749 Times Helpful: 12 Status: Offline My Computer	So based on what Fred is saying, you should probably sell it for 250, I guess. If I was buying a laptop, I would think the screen thing is a pretty big problem, honestly. __________________ Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions... "So, got any kids?" - Stephen Colbert My computer is not much to brag about, but I shall do so anyway. AMD 1800+ Athlon XP..............SoundBlaster PCI 512 ASUS A7N8X..........................WD 80GB ATI Radeon 8500....................WinXP Pro

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03-01-2008, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink) Top
Fred Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 23 Male Posts: 659 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	Well to be honest with you, it lists the computer as a "gaming laptop" but i dont see anywhere what type of onboard gpu there is. Most laptops aren't that great for gaming anyways. Another thing is, you can find a brand new laptop at places like Best Buy for a similar cost. I recently purchased a Sony laptop (intel core 2, 1 gig ddr2, intel graphics) for about $500. So I guess what I'm saying is it would have to have a pretty decent graphics card in that thing to make it worth it.

06-01-2008, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
AMANDA223 Geek Trainee Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 18 Status: Offline	Well yea its a perfect configration my friend what else you need ummm m??

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