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    Found this M1330, got a question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by foosa123, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    Hey guys, so i found this dell m1330 on craigslist for $800 and i'm wondering if its a good deal or if i can do better getting one new on dell.ca.

    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/sys/735698104.html

    Dell XPS M1330 Notebook In Box, Never Used ! Fast Sale ! - $800

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    Date: 2008-06-28, 8:14AM PDT




    Processor
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GHz
    :: Mainboard
    Intel PM965
    :: Memory
    2048 MB, DDR2, PC5300, 667MHz, 2x1024MB, max. 4096MB
    :: Graphics adapter
    NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS - 128 MB, Core: 400 MHz, Memory: 600 MHz
    :: Display
    13.3 Zoll 16:10, 1280x800 pixel, UltraSharp WXGA White-LED Display , glossy:

    yes
    :: Harddisk
    160 GB - 5400 rpm, 160GB 5400rpm Fujitsu MHW2160BH
    :: Soundcard
    SigmaTel STAC9228
    :: Connections
    1 Express Card 54mm, 2 USB, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 0 Modem, 1 Bluetooth, 1

    Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphones, Microphone, Card Reader: 8in1,
    :: Networking
    10/100 MBit Lan Adapter , Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel
    :: Optical drive
    Mat****a DVD +/-RW UJ-857G Mat****a
    :: Size
    height x width x depth (in mm): 34 x 238 x 318
    :: Weight
    1.94 kg
    :: Battery
    56 Wh Lithium-Ion
    Operating System
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
    :: Additional features
    Headphones, Notebook Case, Remote Control, 12 Months


    oh and i'm wondering how much it would cost to upgrade it to 3gb RAM and how easy/hard it would be.

    thx! :)
     
    foosa123, Jun 29, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    its easy and ram is dirrt cheap these days. and u might want to check on the price thing.
     
    wywern209, Jun 29, 2008
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  3. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    That's a VERY good deal. Let's just hope it's in great condition ;)
    And RAM is very easy to upgrade. Just open up the RAM compartment, take out one of the 1GB sticks and replace it with the 2GB one.
    P.S. Hey fellow British Columbian! :)
     
    XPS1330, Jun 29, 2008
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  4. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    okay well i just emailed him basically interrogating him about the condition and what not lol

    and just wondering how would the performance of the 8400gs be for games like CS:S, CoH, BMF2? cause those are pretty much the only games i play on my notebook (and maybe Left 4 Dead later this year...but thats in the future). i currently have my e1505 with an x1400 and i can run all those games mentioned above at about medium settings with reasonable enough framerates (for me :D)

    thx :)
     
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  5. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    CS:S should run fine.
    CoH.. medium settings maximum.
    I'm not sure what BMF2 is :p
     
    XPS1330, Jun 29, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Contact the seller about Warranty.
     
    flipfire, Jun 29, 2008
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  7. admlam

    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Proceed with caution. In fact, I'd stay away from that seller. That picture he listed looks way too familiar. Potential scam. Ask for a picture of the box with his e-mail written on a piece of paper.

    See M1330 First Look Review
     
    admlam, Jun 29, 2008
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  8. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    Yeah looks like it was too good to be true :(

    The seller is apparently in the UK. Have a look:

    I guess I'm probably going to end up just ordering one from dell.ca
     
    foosa123, Jun 29, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah $800 is too low for that setup, especially if it is new in box.

    That e-mail also screams scam. Western Union only and the wording are typical of scammers.
     
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  10. foosa123

    foosa123 adsfjldsajflkajsdfa

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    hah yeah i know once i saw that she is in the UK i basically just shut off to this deal
     
    foosa123, Jun 29, 2008
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