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    How is this XPS M1330 deal that i got ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by planet_vikram, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    Puchased thru Dell University program

    Configuration :

    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2.0GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1330
    13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA TL WLED Backlit LCD with Camera, XPS M1330
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, for XPS M1330
    160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1330
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1330
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1330
    1 Year Limited Warranty
    Fingerprint Reader
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

    + Free Timbuk2 messenger bag

    Price : $1,949.56
    Discount : - $100 (by bargaining over the phone)
    Shipping : $0
    Taxes : $152.60

    Total : $2,002.16
     
    planet_vikram, Aug 25, 2007
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  2. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    That is more than I paid here, and they overcharge like there's no tomorrow, in India. Are you sure that's a deal? I got a 1 year complete cover too...
     
    sesshomaru, Aug 25, 2007
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  3. REaL

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    Not bad, but I've seen a lot better on this forum. You should have gone with the 1gb of ram and standard hard drive and then upgrade yourself. Could of save some there. I have a similar setup but without the upgrade in hd or ram and came out $1624 before tax, also received a $75 credit instead of the free bag. Whats your est. deliver date?

    For dell university purchase the 3 year warranty and the order is discounted 12%.
     
    REaL, Aug 25, 2007
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Welcome to the forum,

    What kind of tasks will you be doing on the M1330?


    Also fill out the FAQ so that we can help you better.
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 25, 2007
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  5. cheap-information

    cheap-information Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the same setup, but CCFL and 3 years warranty for £926 delivered, around $1850 and I am in England!
     
    cheap-information, Aug 25, 2007
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  6. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    ESD - 9/27/2007

    I called up Dell Rep for credit for Messenger Bag.

    They said the bag will be shipped in next week. After that I can ask for credit for the bag and keep the bag too...weird isn't it ?
     
    planet_vikram, Aug 25, 2007
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  7. imzomnia

    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    Same spec with 3 yrs for $100 more.
     
    imzomnia, Aug 25, 2007
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  8. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    The question you need to ask yourself is "Do I like the deal I got?" Too many here come to try and compare whereas none of us is aware of the others background. For instance, I did very well but I had to endure more than pretty much anyone here and, in the midst of that, I discovered an answer to a huge problem that was getting tons of systems cancelled.

    If you want to take a shot at getting more, read my article below. It seems to have helped many. If your happiness with this machine lies on that deal, you might as well cancel.

    You ordered the machine because its ....stunning...and thats that. Many have paid much more than you; many paid list.

    DUDE!!! YOU GOT A DELL!!!
     
    Les, Aug 25, 2007
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  9. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    I have read ur posts in the past.....very informative....i am surely not gonna cancel my order.....i m aware that each one gets a different deal under different conditions.....i m just trying to evaluate the deal that i got !! thanks for all ur replies guys !!
     
    planet_vikram, Aug 26, 2007
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  10. arch

    arch Notebook Geek

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    My config was identical except for 1GB ram for $100 less. Ended up cancelling and buying from Ebay instead.
     
    arch, Aug 26, 2007
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  11. planet_vikram

    planet_vikram Notebook Evangelist

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    My HDD is 7200 rpm

    What deal did u get on ebay ?
     
    planet_vikram, Aug 26, 2007
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