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    First time buying laptop - XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sensesfail250, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. sensesfail250

    sensesfail250 Newbie

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    I'm looking for a cheap yet decent gaming laptop and after browsing around the forums, it looks like the M1530 is for me. That being said, this is my first time buying a laptop. My computer buying experience consists of just buying parts for desktops and getting a friend to put them together.

    After customizing the laptop at the Dell site, my total came out to be $1,149.00.

    I have 2 questions:

    1. Is it worth using the DPA service to pay 35 a month? Are there extra fees that are charged?

    2. Are there coupons or discounts I can use? I read somewhere that people were getting $599 (I could be wrong) and the Dell coupon section gives a coupon for XPS but when i tried it on the site, it said it wasnt valid with my product.

    Thanks for any feedback yall have to offer!
     
    sensesfail250, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. GF[BE]

    GF[BE] Notebook Consultant

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    Coupons depend on where you live and the product you want to buy. Just browse the internet or this forum, you'll probably find one for your xps.

    I got a 300€ discount thanks to those coupons :D
    This is my first laptop too btw, and it's great!
     
    GF[BE], Apr 28, 2008
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