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    How cheap the price of XPS M1530 can go

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Hpntst, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. Hpntst

    Hpntst Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought mine, it cost me $1398 ($1864 - 25%) w/o taxes.
    Same as below but with the T8300.

    I see somes:
    "For $1400 here is what I have configured on the Dell XPS M1530:

    T9300 2.5Ghz Core 2 Duo processor
    8600M GT DDR3
    160 GB @ 7200 RPM HDD
    4 GB dual channel
    LED LCD, 1440x900 resolution
    ~6 pounds"

    Or Lefix with (the final price is included taxes 4.16%):
    "Dell XPS M1530 -Jet Black-
    Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5Ghz, 800FSB)
    Vista Home Premium
    2GB RAM 677FSB (Upgrading to 4GB)
    256MB Nvidia 8600M GT OC SOON!
    250GB 5400RPM HDD with FFS
    LED LCD (1440x900) with 2MP Cam -BRIGHT-
    Intel Wireless N & BT
    $1283.48 SHIPPED BRAND NEW!!"

    I just configured both and don't were like the said even w/o taxes.

    Is there a better deal, coupon, or stocking coupon option then the 25%?
     
    Hpntst, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. mgslegrand

    mgslegrand Notebook Geek

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    student discounts maybe?
     
    mgslegrand, Jun 3, 2008
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  3. Hpntst

    Hpntst Notebook Enthusiast

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    dell rep told me you can't use student plan and an coupon together.
     
    Hpntst, Jun 3, 2008
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  4. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Yeah, thats about as cheap at it will get. Unless a random EPP discount kicks in later this month.
     
    Forte, Jun 3, 2008
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  5. Tusin

    Tusin Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, like that same setup above for what was it? $980 or something crazy. I should have jumped on that!
     
    Tusin, Jun 3, 2008
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  6. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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  7. crash101

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    what kind of Warranties and CC are you guys getting 1,2 or 3yr? for that price
     
    crash101, Jun 3, 2008
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  8. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    It all depends on current promotions.
     
    mattocs, Jun 3, 2008
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  9. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    matt has a better deal than me, he has 3 years and I only have 1 year..

    How are you getting led soon matt?
     
    Lefix, Jun 3, 2008
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  10. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    I don't like my 1680x1050. It has backlight bleed on the bottom. I called, and within 10 minutes of being on the phone, they are shipping me a new notebook with the LED screen.

    I dunno how long it'll take to get here...but i'm fine with using the system I have now until then.

    That made the deal I got a lot better. :-D
     
    mattocs, Jun 3, 2008
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  11. synic

    synic Notebook Deity

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    no, you cannot get the price any lower because there are no deals right now. the 20%/25% coupons do not stack with the student discount or epp discounts. the deals simply suck.
     
    synic, Jun 3, 2008
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  12. mattocs

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    If you call an EPP sales rep, you can add the EPP discount to any coupon code. If you get a rep that won't do it, call again and talk to someone else.
     
    mattocs, Jun 3, 2008
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  13. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    You freaking SUCK do you know that??
     
    Lefix, Jun 4, 2008
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  14. mattocs

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    Me? What did I do? :)
     
    mattocs, Jun 4, 2008
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