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    Dell Giftcard; What to buy?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bonoz, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. bonoz

    bonoz Notebook Guru

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    I received a $200 dell giftcard for my purchase of M1330. I was wondering what are some things I can buy from dell for my laptop. Thanks.
     
    bonoz, Jan 13, 2008
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    sell on ebay for 80-85% of it.
     
    coldplay, Jan 13, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you do not move around a lot: ExpressCard eSATA Card and an external hard drive.
    If you do move around: An additional AC adapter and/or another battery.

    Cheaper monitor if you want more screen space, maybe a laptop case possibly, a USB mouse, things like that.
     
    Greg, Jan 13, 2008
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    Monitors, computer games, video games, desktop parts, etc...

    You'd be surprised what you can find in Dell Home Accessories.
     
    admlam, Jan 13, 2008
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    Bluetooth mouse, bluetooth headphones. Monitor, mp3 player, digital camera...they are an electronics store, its like asking what i should do with a $200 gift card to best buy. Everyone wants /needs different things!
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 13, 2008
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  6. |SONY|

    |SONY| Notebook Evangelist

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    i can give you 90 bucks
     
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    you can buy me a game or 4, lol
     
    aan310, Jan 13, 2008
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ironically, I think I'm in the same boat as you with my soon-to-arrive $200 GC. I've got two things I want from Dell, but I'm still short of ideas other than another HDD.
     
    Greg, Jan 13, 2008
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  9. bonoz

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    I'm thinking maybe a bluetooth mouse, bluetooth headphones, and maybe a bag or something.
     
    bonoz, Jan 18, 2008
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  10. PhoenixFx

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    Thats a good choice.

    Or you can buy this 22" monitor with webcam for $217
    [​IMG]
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 18, 2008
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    How did you get the card?
     
    TheGrapeApe, Jan 18, 2008
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    There was a promotion a while ago that gave away a certain dollar amount gift card with purchases. I believe that $1,199 and above got a $200 gift card. Mine was $1,199 before tax and plant a tree, and I'm supposed to receive one soon.
     
    Zahn1138, Jan 18, 2008
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  13. bonoz

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    Are LCD monitors THAT CHEAP these days?
     
    bonoz, Jan 19, 2008
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    Usually a 22" with glossy screen sells for around $300 or more, that price is with a $80 instant savings deal.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 19, 2008
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    oooooooo... spazzy :)
     
    benx009, Jan 19, 2008
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