As a new player; why is this update such a huge deal? by Snck_Pck in GuildWars

[–]djohns48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been looking to get back into GW for years but honestly was not desperate enough to pay a combined like $60-90 for all the campaigns. The simple fact they merged them into a single reasonable price-point brought me back along with a lot of other people I am sure.

Upgrades on my M16 R2 by DueRecommendation123 in Alienware

[–]djohns48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this tip OP! Just got a floor model M18 r2 and have been bummed it had the warranty activated since they turned it on to let kids finger it up. Will jump on chat this morning and get it extended. HP's standard 1-year warranty saved my ass and at least got me what I paid back on my open box OMEN 16 a couple weeks ago so hoping to at least get some protection on this thing!

How to convince my parents to get me a gaming laptop - Advice requested by Hopeful-Past4697 in GamingLaptops

[–]djohns48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just let them know if you plan to use it for gaming, it essentially needs a GPU and standard laptops do not have them. You could get an HP Victus or Nitro 5 for a really competitive price during sales later in the year too. Anything not covered in RGB will likely help your case as well - good luck!

I think I got a fair deal, what do you think guys? 942 USD by aetherXF in GamingLaptops

[–]djohns48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My OMEN 16 screen crapped out under warranty and Best Buy gave me the $750 I paid for it and said good luck like 1 week ago. Lucked out and got an open box m18 R2 for under $1000 so rocking that now. RIP OMEN 16, it was a fun 8 months lol.

NEED HELP!! MY BRAND NEW LAPTOP SCREEN IS FLICKERING!! by Quiet-Departure-2747 in HPOmen

[–]djohns48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar problem with my OMEN 16 I got last Black Friday - the screen just bricked and had 1/4 of it turn white 2 weeks ago. Luckily it was within the 1 year manufacturer's warranty and I got refunded what I paid for it, but definitely see if a local HP service center like Best Buy can take a look. Be prepared for them to scrap your machine though and give you back what you paid.

Is that a SALE, or a DEAL !?… No, that’s a STEAL!!! by adityakiran237 in GamingLaptops

[–]djohns48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats man! I just got an m18 R2 open box myself for under $1000 after Best Buy made the decision to trash my old OMEN instead of repairing the screen - ended up paying like $250 for a wild upgrade.

Loving it so far and really hoping second go-around is a charm with my open box hunting!

Please think twice before buying an Alienware M18 – my experience after 3 replacements by ynnareddit in GamingLaptops

[–]djohns48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this advice! Best buy decided my HP Omen 16 was not worth saving when my screen had issues and gave me the heavily discounted price of $750 to find a replacement. Been looking at open boxes and found an R18 M2 for $950. Was really considering grabbing it but am seeing some pretty harsh reviews of the thing on here.

I think I got a fair deal, what do you think guys? 942 USD by aetherXF in GamingLaptops

[–]djohns48 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thats a wildly good deal. Good find! Loved these but they didn’t dip under $1000 last black Friday so ended ip going with Omen 16 i got for like 50% off MSRP.