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    Dell XPS M1530 on the way; thanks for all the help!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by imdashep, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. imdashep

    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Going to be using it for law school, so multitasking and portability are key. Below are the spects.....

    Processor: T8300 (2.4ghz)
    LCD: 15.4" LED 1440x900
    Ram: 4gb
    Hard drive: 250 gb 5400 rpm
    Optical: Slot load dvdrw
    Video card: 256mb 8600mgt
    Wireless: Intel next gen with bluetooth
    Software: Adobe photoshop + premiere (free); norton security for 15 months
    Warranty: 4 year with at home service, accidental, and lojack with $70 gift card
    Battery: 9 cell battery

    $1,308.38 with EPP pricing + 5% coupon; $1,417.98 after taxes.

    Don't think I did too badly, thanks again for the help.
     
    imdashep, Aug 6, 2008
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    congrags on ur purchase!!
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 6, 2008
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    xnightxwingx Notebook Consultant

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    nice ! I got mine with the 25% coupon instead, thought it was the best price but then after I bought it I saw the 5% epp coupon and felt ripped and i only got 1 year waranty >.<. Mine costed $1500 but im still happy with it ^^
     
    xnightxwingx, Aug 7, 2008
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