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    Buying XPS16 on ebay

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by alect, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. alect

    alect Notebook Consultant

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    So I see lots of refurb'd Studio XPS 16s on ebay at very competitive prices (like a couple of hundred $ off dell.com).

    The ones I am looking at includ warranty transferred to buyer - seller has 100% (or near) feedback.

    Have others bought on ebay? any dangers/risks to consider?
     
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Should be fine with these 100% sellers and the like. Pay through Paypal so you can file a claim if anything goes wrong. They're generally pretty good at resolving claims in favor of the buyer if the seller has actually done anything wrong. Bought a lot of laptops on eBay over the years and never really had a problem.
     
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  3. wlepse

    wlepse Notebook Consultant

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    I would recommend trying to find a cashback discount and do a buy it now, use your PP but pay with a credit card....if PP doesn't back you the credit card will. Or you can just look around for a 20% off for dell outlet coupon. That is how I got my machine. Ended upp getting a P8600, 4GB, 320GB 7200rpm, BT and the lower end screen for just over 600 before tax.
     
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  4. poison7fl

    poison7fl Notebook Consultant

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    Delloutlet.com has the 15% off coupon going right now, you should be able to get one for a great price.... I got a nearly loaded SXPS16 for $990 shipped.

    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
    Memory: 4GB - 2DIMM DDR3
    HDD: 500GB 7200rpm
    Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 (512MB)
    Display: 16.0" 1080p Full HD RGBLED LCD with 2.0 MP Webcam
    Optical Drive: Combo Drive (DVD/CD +/- RW)
    OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64 bit)
    Wireless: Intel Wireless 5100
    Mediabay: 8-in-1 Media Card Reader
    Battery: 6-cell
    Other: Facial Recognition Security; Dell Dock; Dell Video Chat
     
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  5. wolfer91

    wolfer91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    can you post the coupon code? I've been trying to find an outlet coupon but can't seem to anywhere...
     
    wolfer91, Jun 9, 2009
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    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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  7. elitehomegifts

    elitehomegifts Notebook Geek

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    I got all this for

    Intel Core&; 2 Duo P8700 (3MB cache/2.53GHz/1066Mhz FSB)
    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM
    Edge-to-Edge FullHD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
    ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 - 512MB
    500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    4X Slot Load Blu-ray Disc (BD) Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD)
    3 yr In-home Service after remote diagnosis + Complete Care
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1+EDR
    McAfee 15 month
    6-cell Battery
    Total Cost = $1553
     
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    wolfer91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wolfer91, Jun 10, 2009
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