Just bought an M1530, did I do a good job?

Well I did not spend as much time researching as I should have but here is my build, please critique:

WUXGA 1920 x 1200
T9300 2.5 ghz
256 meg GeForce 8600M
320 gig hd
4 gig ram
8 x dvd/rw
9 cell battery

$1800

I rushed a bit and did not realize I could have gone for the 2.6 ghz processor, but will it be that big of a difference? Did I pay too much or is this about right?

 

First, congrats on your order. The XPS M1530 is a great laptop

You already have a good powerful processor, and AFAIK, the 2.6 wouldn't have made a huge difference... you should be fine and good with this.

The price - well, I think I have seen spec' with lesser cost around here, particularly with the coupons and deals and stuff.. So I am not sure.. but since you said you rushed a bit, I think it happens

Still, may be you could try calling up Dell and haggle them for any accessories that used to come with the M1530, gift cards, free stuff, possible upgrades or whatever!!! Some times it works.. So call them and try your luck

But having said that, the spec' as such looks good You should be fine with that spec and have a nice time once u get it..

By the way, what kind of warranty have you got? 1 yr or 2/3 yrs???? *just wondering if that cost includes a 2 or 3 yr warranty or something like that*

 

Thanks, I was thinking of going with the 15" alienware but seems like there are just too many issues. The M1530 seemed like it was the best combo of power and mobility for me.

Yes, I rushed, so no big deal. I wanted it now

It is the 1 year warranty.

 

Hmm ok... yeah I can understand some times when we usually rush up on something

Anyways, now that you have bought it, there is nothing much you can do.. but still, give Dell a call and have a chat with them and see if you can find some nice rep on the phone Good luck.

 

Did you receive the computer yet? If not, you can renegotiate the price. You asked a question; you didn't request circumlocution and euphemism, right? So it looks like you could have gotten the computer for at least $500 cheaper, depending on your warranty. Either way, you got a real nice computer.

 

i just ordered an m1530 4 days ago and here are the specs and the price:

XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9500 (2.6GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)
Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor, Seagate Casey,M1530
8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery
3 Yrs Warranty

Price $1818 (Tax included)

Think you could have got yours for a better price... but either ways, nice laptop

 

That looks nice Congrats.

 

sh*tballs your lappy cost a lot. but..CONGRATS!!! I hope you enjoy the wait and the buildup of excitement. btw i would recommend using the phone-in method to check order status as opposed to the online method. more up to date. have fun!!

 

Woah! Well, you ordered your lappy....so a big congratulations to you on that! It's a sweet lappy.....you shall surely enjoy, as most of the XPS owners here do!

Oh, and welcome to the big XPS family!

And, @[HD] Eckhin-3.0 ~ congrulation's to you too!

Cin

 

i rushed on mine as well, I did research as far as reading reviews and what people had to sar here, but I did NOT take advantage of any coupons or deals going on. Which is fine by me, I still got my laptop and I am extremely happy with it so far, as you will be. It is the best purchase I have ever made.

 

The laptop in my sig cost me $2100 back in March. So you guys are doing great.

 

I got mine today after a long wait of two weeks. It is in the box just sitting on the table. I did not get any time to open the box and see what is in it.............but the box itself is very small and light .......so, good idea of the weight of the laptop but not of the included suff hahah.........

 

I woulda went with the cheaper, faster, Lenovo T400 that has a longer battery life but otherwise I guess you did.