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    My XPS 1530 Configuration

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ymn, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. ymn

    ymn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm checking on my configuration. The lowest I have been able to get the price for these selections is $2067 w/o tax. I have picked the LED LCD, but I'm wondering if I should go with the 1920x1200 monitor. Please let me know if this looks okay or if I should be able to find a lower price. This price is with EPP and the 5% coupon. Thanks for the help.

    XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache) H83DHN [223-5880]

    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1

    Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)

    LCD, Color and camera High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M

    Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 25686GT

    Hard Drives Speed: 250GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor

    Software - Adobe Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [420-7468]

    Combo or DVD+RW Drive Slot Load Blu -ray Disc (BD/DVD/CD read/write)

    Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition ISBAHD [313-5014]

    Wireless Networking Cards Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card

    No Microsoft Office MSONO [412-1397]

    Software - Antivirus McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months VMCAF1Y (free)

    Primary Battery Special Offer, 30% off 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery SP9BAT [467-5153]

    Warranty & Service Get $70 Gift Card with 4 Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service

    Accident and Theft Protection Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 4Yr Warr. CCLJ4

    No ISP requested NISP [412-0148]

    Additional Power Supplies 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Pocket Hub & Travel Surge Protector Bundle 743333 [A0743333]

    Adobe Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements APEPEX (free)

    SECURITY Finger Print Reader XPS M1530 FPRDR

    Bluetooth and Wireless USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate) H355I [430-2566]

    Doms Camera and Color High Res, PINK glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2MP Camera PXGTPLC [320-6787][420-7715]

    Processor Branding Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348]

    Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium VPN [310-8628]

    DataSafe Online Backup Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr
     
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    dude dont. theres way better deals out there for cheaper. look at the g50vm model with the blu ray player
     
    CrispyMango, Aug 6, 2008
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    you're getting ripped off pretty badly, buddy. I got similar for $1266. Specs are below
     
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    dude nice deal do you have a warranty on it and howd you get it? plus 250 5400= 160 7200 same speed
     
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    25% off all XPS M1330 and XPS M1530 Laptops over $1499
    Expiration: 08/12/2008
    Coupon Code: 0$?X8RJ0$G3XLB

    Use the coupon code above. You will save lots of money. Sound Blaster Audigy doesn't make all that big of a difference. RAM is better for an aftermarket upgrade.
     
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    DELL EPP? whats that
     
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    Employee Purchase Program. Basically if your part of a school or company there are special discounts invovled.
     
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    ok im in canada so i dont know what codes to use
     
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    Errrr.... US only. Sorry. The 25% off coupon doesn't work either for Canada. Most deals/coupons/discounts are only for US. :(
     
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    if ur in canada, most of these deals/couposn don't apply

    sorry..
     
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    bu bu bu bu bu :'( hm for a second i was actually thinking of getting that. i guess il get an asus like i planned on
     
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    I tried the link above and I'm still getting high prices. The blue ray drive is adding an extra $400 and the hard drive is an extra $250. When I use the 25% off coupon it makes the starting price really high and then the cost ends up being around the same as the EPP price. Shopping with Dell is worse than buying a new car.
     
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    25% off coupon.. u need to start config in Dell HOME at the bASIC CONFIG..

    the 25% off takes off the instant discounts found in the higher-end-preconfiged models

    i find that its usually cheaper in Dell EPP on a system with warranty
     
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    yeah i did similar to the link that paper wastage gave...i ordered thru my college page at delluniversity.com + i got a 5% off Dell EPP some wierd way.

    I got 3 year warranty + accidental damage + lojack

    Yo how is 250GB @ 5400 same speed as 160GB @ 7200?
     
    fairtrade55, Aug 7, 2008
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