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    Any homeschooler discounts?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by wizecoder, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. wizecoder

    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    As you might know from my other posts i am thinking of getting xps m1530 but my budget is fairly low(hopefully not much more that $1200 with tax and shipping) and i was wondering if i can get a discount for being homeschooled or if my mom can for being my teacher? THANKS :)
     
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    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Man I bet you have to carry that laptop far across campus!

    But really, why a laptop if you're homeschooled?


    Also, I doubt Dell will give either of you a discount. It's worth a try for her to call and ask, but I doubt it.
     
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    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    I want a laptop because my dad likes dragging me to the beach and rock climbing and i am not a huge fan of either of those so i might take it there. And i would like a computer that i dont have to share with my brother and sister.
     
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    definitely do not bring your computer near large rocks or the beach. it will end up getting destroyed.

    why not get an asus eee pc or something comparable?
     
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    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    Because i will be playing games and doing game programming so it needs to be fairly powerful.
     
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    As an XPS M1330 owner, I am going to say right now that the M1x30 laptops are not very durable. I'd go with something from Sager personally... the computer store I work in is a Compal reseller and they're sturdy notebooks, much moreso than dells.
     
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