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    Dell XPS coupon question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cherrus, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. cherrus

    cherrus Notebook Geek

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    I am interested in purchasing the XPS 15 that is shown on tech bargains for $729 with coupon, however, I want to upgrade the screen resolution which will bump up the price. I am a AAA member and can purchase through the EEP member plan. Has anyone been able to combine discounts? When I try, I can't get the coupons to crossover.

    Thanks.
     
    cherrus, Mar 29, 2011
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    falcon64 Notebook Consultant

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    The config shown on TechBargains is for the base configuration at Dell Home and the $70 coupon so EPP discounts won't apply. It puts the base config with FHD display upgrade at 879.99.

    If you purchase through EPP, there is a $100 coupon for systems $999 or higher. The display upgrade brings the price to only $930.00. You could add another upgrade like CPU or backlit keyboard + WLAN card just to get the price to $999 and you'll end up within a few dollars of the Dell Home system. Looks like the EPP route will net you a little extra bang for your buck.
     
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  3. cherrus

    cherrus Notebook Geek

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    If I buy a refurbished......can I pay extra and have them upgrade the screen, or does that have to be done before the laptop is built?
     
    cherrus, Mar 30, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Dell won't be able to do that for you. There is a thread around here about swapping the screen yourself, but sourcing the exact same awesome-quality B+RGLED 1920x1080 display in the XPS 15 can sometimes be difficult. Ordering from Dell may set you back around $360, so you'll probably want to order the cable from Dell and order the screen separately.
     
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