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    Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by wizecoder, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. wizecoder

    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    My parents had agreed to go with the 25% off m1530 today but then i checked and realized it must have been a mistake that has now been fixed. So looks like i will be waiting until there are more deals that can bring the price below $1200 before tax for a good config(or possibly montevina). :( :( :(
     
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  2. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Yeah, the 25% off coupon expired the evening of the 16th. Sorry to hear that. Though I have a feeling you won't see it again, theres always that 1% chance.
     
    Forte, Jul 17, 2008
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Ouch.. So sorry to hear (read?) that!

    This just shows you, if you make a config under acceptable $ get IT because it might be gone next day! :D
     
    sonoritygenius, Jul 17, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Have you looked for your configuration in the Dell Outlet? You should be able to easily meet your budget.
     
    atbnet, Jul 17, 2008
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  5. Forte

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    I did mention in a few other threads it expired on July 16th... but... yeah, be more careful next time.

    Dell outlet is pretty cheap, but remember, it is a refurb.
     
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    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    i thought that was just 20% off that expired july 16th.
     
    wizecoder, Jul 17, 2008
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey...Don't worry so much.....Dell always has deals coming out...You may have missed this one...that just means next time, order it when you have the chance... ;) :) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 17, 2008
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  8. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Nope, both expired on the 16th. There was someone that said it was extended to 24th... but he/she was lying or just wrong. Not very nice.
     
    Forte, Jul 17, 2008
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  9. precise2282

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    I don't know how long you might have to wait but Dell always comes along with deals. Generally I think there is a 2-3 month gap between those 25 percent coupons. I think the last one was in May.
     
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  10. Forte

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    25% coupons really were unheard of until the M1530 came along. These discounts will not be happening once the new Montevina refreshes. The only discounts they typically have for XPS is 100 bucks off, or other insignificant deals. You can be sure that a configuration that costs 1,200 bucks now will cost close or above 2,000 bucks when Montevina comes out.
     
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  11. precise2282

    precise2282 Notebook Geek

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    Well Dell used to have 35-40 percent coupons every quarter but they stopped doing that three years ago. I think its because people used to buy like ten systems and then flipped them on ebay. Anyway I don't think you can say that we'll never see the 25 percent coupon ever again because its happened three times so far. There was one that ended 5/8 and another one that ended 5/28. After those I thought they would never happen again but it did this month so there is still hope.
     
    precise2282, Jul 17, 2008
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    Joako Notebook Consultant

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  13. TheBossMan

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    Two years ago I got 35% off my E1505 through an email they sent me...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 17, 2008
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    msboc Notebook Consultant

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    Did you try going through the education store? I got a pretty good deal on mine which included Office as well as the four year warranty. I have the feeling you can bargain a little with the sales person.
     
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  15. Forte

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    Yeah, I used the 35-45%. Though all those big discounts are only for the Inspiron line like the E1505 I have as well.

    I am referring to the XPS line. That line has NEVER gotten any significant discounts until the M1530 pulled off a few discounts after 10 months of its release with the 25% off at the 12 month period.

    It gives you an idea what Montevina refresh pricing will be like.

    The only difference in terms of Inspirons in the present and the past is that the E1505 was an Inspiron, but was by no means a "budget" laptop and it looks better than the present designs for Inspirons. Dell now made the current line of Inspirons bulky and heavy and keep emphasis on the "budget", which is kinda disappointing. Studio sorta makes up for it, but not really since the pricing is still kinda high. Studio is basically what the successor to the E1505 should have been.
     
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    When you say 1,200, is that before or after all these discounts? $800 is such a huge difference in pricing which could change my mind waiting for the refresh instead of buying it now.
     
    Downloaderz, Jul 17, 2008
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  17. pardes3

    pardes3 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a 15% off Dell outlet XPS coupon. You can get a fully loaded system for a VERY good price. Try going to dell.com/outlet and see if you like any configuration. I will give you the coupon :eek:)
     
    pardes3, Jul 18, 2008
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    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    You can always try to haggle to bring the price down, or ask for free upgrades. If you keep trying (and try to be professional about it :p), you should be able to get some good upgrades (mention your scenario, and say that you will switch to HP unless Dell can offer a better deal).
     
    the_flying_shoe, Jul 18, 2008
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    Dont think people should be allowed to moan about missing the 25% off deal when us Canadians done ever get deals...

    Yes it sucks that you missed it :( but really... we get what? nothing as far as i know lol
     
    Flounder911, Jul 18, 2008
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    FORTE!!! :mad:
    QUIT EYE BANGIN ME!!! :mad:
    and the 25% off coupon just came back into effect as mentioned above :p
     
    houstoned, Jul 18, 2008
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    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    Darn it, still doesn't work for me. :mad: :( :mad: :(
     
    wizecoder, Jul 18, 2008
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    No the coupon is still there it expires 23rd july man!
     
    filza, Jul 18, 2008
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    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    It just keeps giving the error that it cant be applied and on the description it says it is for m1330.
     
    wizecoder, Jul 18, 2008
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    If anyone can get me a code I would really enjoy it! I can give rep.
     
    Breakpoint, Jul 18, 2008
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    Take a look at this EPP deal:
    http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...orig_cs=6009&oc=AYDWHMPA&link_number=14590371

    It's not below $1200 though, it at $1299
     
    hthighway, Jul 18, 2008
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    thanks for the deal but i think even $1200 with tax and shipping is pushing it so looks like i will be waiting.
     
    wizecoder, Jul 18, 2008
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    rabonnobar Notebook Guru

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    Argh this is annoying. I was going to buy the 1530 today, but noooooo, there has to be all this "false advertising" for lack of a better term on these coupon sites...
     
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  30. Flounder911

    Flounder911 Notebook Consultant

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    dell.com/epp

    or for us canadian's

    dell.ca/epp
     
    Flounder911, Jul 18, 2008
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  31. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    if you miss that, u always have another chance.
    look out Sager/Clevo forum, you may find some decent machine with your budget. Sager/Clevo are well know for good price, good quality.
     
    haquocdung, Jul 20, 2008
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  32. wizecoder

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    I checked xoticpc and i saw that there are military discounts. Anyone know much about those? I am thinking of getting the np2092 if i decide not to wait for another xps deal.
     
    wizecoder, Jul 20, 2008
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  33. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    go the Sager forum and ask, or you can pm Justin, he's a frequently poster in this forum and present for XoticPC
     
    haquocdung, Jul 21, 2008
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  34. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    if u have dell epp, the $1268 (or $1195 before tax if u dont want the 4th yr warranty) is a great deal, and fits ur budget, if u have access to dell epp (more discounts if ur parents work in a company(eg boeing) that has more discounts)

    that deal is 'open' (as in shown/linkable) to certain institutions(my sister's college shows it in their customized page, but my college doesnt)

    go slickdeals.net and search... go PM zxcasd there (its my 2nd alias.... i'll help u over there)

    and this is a better link: (its the same config, but u get 8% off due to warranty)

    http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...en&s=eep&cs=2236&eep_orig_cs=2236&oc=AYDWHMPA
    [​IMG]
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 21, 2008
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  35. urmsghere

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    what paper wastage posted is probably one of the best bargains out there. In addition, there is also a 5% STACKABLE coupon for EPP at the moment. which will bring the price down to 1135.33 before tax. Standard 3-5 day shipping is also FREE. Keep in mind, you are getting a fully loaded system with 3 yr warranty plus accidental and lojack. Go buy.
     
    urmsghere, Jul 22, 2008
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  36. wizecoder

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    Can i use this if i am a homeschooler. And what is the 5% coupon code. THANKS
     
    wizecoder, Jul 22, 2008
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    That's what happens when you need to leech your parents :p
     
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    Oh yah and my dad is in the coast guard if that can get me anything.
     
    wizecoder, Jul 22, 2008
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