***Official Studio XPS 1645 Intel Core i7 Discussion Thread!***

Well, I live in Vancouver, WA. ~5 minutes to drive into Oregon (no tax). I got a bunch of friends that live there, so I'm shipping it to one of their houses to avoid paying tax.

 

How did you get this offer online or by phone?

 

Grats!

Yes, those are very nice specs ...but how did you not have to pay *taxes*??

Cin....

 

Is it true that this machine does not have gigabit Ethernet? I only see 10/100.

Cheers,
RoninTech

 

Great price, how did you get it? That config on the EPP site comes out to 1533 for me and I have been checking it on a daily basis since I ordered on Saturday.

 

Long story short, when i called in to get some quotes the operator who makes sure you get to the right department didn't get me to EPP, so I ended up with a regular sales agent who gave me a quote from an evalue code that picks up that laptop as specced for 1299.00. If you call and ask for the xps 16 with those specs and ask what the code is they should give it to you. I then took that quote to an EPP rep who had to add the 7%.

The one thing i forgot to factor in was the extra 79.99 for the total care (it came with 2y limited, total care was an extra) but otherwise i didn't change any specs.

I am shipping to a friend in Oregon (about a 10 minute drive) and oregon residents dont pay taxes, so if you ship to Oregon (or montana, or the other state with no sales tax) then you wont pay tax.

Just paid for it, estimated arrival is 11/24/09 the RGB screen is delayed



Item NumberQuantityItem Description

224-67161Studio XPS 16 Notebook
317-23611Intel CoreTM i7-720QM (1.6 - 2.8 GHz 6M/8 threads)
317-236414GB, DDR3, 1333MHz 2 Dimm
320-83351Premium FHD WLED Display, Obsidian Black, 2.0 MP Webcam
421-10101Dell Webcam Central v1.4
421-01881Facial Recognition
320-83501ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4670 1GB
341-89891500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
320-83521Obsidian Black High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1645
421-12051Microsoft Windows Vista HOME PREM 64-bit Edition
420-65761DELL WELCOME,Software Dimension/Inspiron
330-54601DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP,XPS 1645
421-03231Windows Live Search,Multiple User Interface
421-01871Dell Support Center Software 64 Bit 2.0
420-64361PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
420-91001Dell Dock Consumer
420-79381Dell Connect 2.1
310-86281You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
421-00921DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
430-36051Integrated 10/100 Network Card
410-18831ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
313-705418X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPS1640
421-13611MOD,SW,RXO,EZCD,10.3,DE,FI
420-93341Cyberlink PowerDVD DX 8.3 for DVD
420-326716 Channel,Dolby,PDVD,7.0,Blue Ray Disk
313-85451High Definition Audio 2.0 with SRS Premium Sound
430-29551Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card
410-20901McAfee Sapphire MUI, 15-Month
312-095019-cell Battery
412-13971No Productivity Software requested
950-333812 Year Limited Warranty
900-39811CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 2 Year
905-64181Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Extended Year(s)
905-56371Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Initial Year
905-39711Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , 1 Year Extended
906-53801Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , Initial Year
412-03601Soft Contracts - Banctec
412-03581Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
902-09411Warranty Support,1 Year Extended
960-87101Warranty Support,Initial Year
988-771715GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR SDO/DIM/INS/XPS
420-95191DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 5GB
988-00991To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
420-98001Dell Remote Access free basic to access your PCs from outside your home
993-19191Dell Remote Access, free basic service - access your PCs and files from outside your home
Subtotal:$1,281.54
Shipping and Handling:$0.00

Total:$1,281.54

 

Fantastic deal.

Guy with the 1.6Ghz/1.73GHz question:

I mean, what would you expect with with a 133MHz increase on 4 cores and a 206MHz increase on a singe core? Not much. I mean, unless I really tried, I couldn't find a difference between my 3.5Ghz E6600 and it at 3.2GHz, which was a 300MHz difference.

But, you get 133MHz/4C and 206MHz/1C plus 2MB of cache: that might have an effect on big applications, like Photoshop or video editing. Games: the GPU is definitely the limiting reactor here, so little to no difference, I would say.

I'd love for a comparison test, though, with someone who got the i7-820QM.

@everyone who got awesome deals...

You guys sicken me...lol...I don't get EPP and I didn't even know there was such a thing as Bing Cashback.

~Ibrahim~

 

Has anyone been checking the status of their order and is it moving along. I ordered a 1645 on 10/4 and had an estimated ship date of 10/30. I was hoping it would come sooner because my laptop is on its last legs. It seems to have gone from pre-production to the in-production build stage in the past day.

 

Don't take this the wrong way, but "In Production" is usually the longest of the periods, probably over 85% of the entire time will be spent in this stage.

Usually, though, Dell's EDDs are usually very conservative; my last SXPS was ordered on 9/1 and shipped 9/9; I think the estimated date was like the 18th or something?

~Ibrahim~

 

Speaking of EPP, how does Dell know what company you work for? I'm active duty US Air Force and I can go on the Federal Gov't EPP site, but my only concern is that ANYONE can. Is it just honor system? My six year old Inspiron 600m w/ Pentium M processor has about had it, and this Studio XPS 16 is looking like a good candidate for my next laptop.

 

There was another thread here where they were discussing that and supposedly it is a typo and it is actually a 10/100/1000 NIC. That didn't make sense to me either.

 

Do you mind sharing the e-value code?

 

@cin

Yeah, if you want to add that NIC bit, too, to the first post: all Studio XPS 16 systems come with Gigabit NICs, whatever Dell's site says.

Thanks for the RGBLED, info.

~Ibrahim~

 

Yep I would be happy to have it as well...

 

Me 3! What is the e-value code

 

I am looking e-value code for new zealand area too

 

The Studio XPS 16's with the i7 Core Processor are really backed up. I'm configuring systems and seeing EDD's with 11-20???? Systems configured with Core 2 Duo's have EDD's of Oct 28 which seems reasonable.

 

Managed to get Zlog's deal, added bluetooth, sound card software and Blu-Ray reader..

 

Zlog's deal is awesome!, would like to have that evalue code,,,

 

Get comfortable. Mine's been build stage for close to 2 weeks.

 

I'm at work and dont have the code on me, wont be home till way later. I DO know the code should be OK until at least tomorrow, but if you're serious about buying I would just call in and say "I KNOW there is a evalue code for this deal, i just cant find what i did with it" copy, paste, and email them the config i posted.

If i can find the code when i get home I will post it, it was originally given to me by a dell rep though. if you do find it before i do, post it up here and it's exp date. I got a buddy who I'm gonna try and hunt it down for too and that'd save me the trouble.

 

The config in my previous post was for evalue code 6F984-DYPCFX7. With RGBLED, 128GB SSD, Bluetooth & 2 yr warranty it's $1444 before taxes. Without SSD & BT, it's $1299. I think 10% BCB will work with this evalue code further sweetening the deal.

Edit: Just checked and noticed they made WLED as the selected one and RGBLED is another $250 extra. RGBLED was the selected and only option when I posted my last comment

 

seems like your code doesn't work for me

it shows up the regular price on dell.com....

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I feel so bad, I just talk with one rep, she won't able to offer me the original config.

Why I missed the deal everytime.............would someone pm me , if you have any future great deal for XPS 16? thanks

 

yep I would have been so much into it still hoping for a great e value code.

 

Howdy everyone! Great site here (found it via some searches on graphics card reviews). I look forward to discussion with everyone throughout the future.

Anyway, I just ordered a new XPS lappie from Dell. I couldn't get the lady in TX to give me a better deal than the online price (her loss), so I went back on Dell's website and got a gent from India on chat. He had me email him the config I wanted, he then called and gave me approx. $345 more off ($2069 versus $2414), plus I got a few small "extras" I wasn't expecting (leather accent on case, 3 years of McAfee versus 1, etc). I had to deny his first offer (about $200 off) before he offered me the best deal.

I also opted for the LoJack Premium for 3 years, since it wasn't in the promotional configuration he was able to offer, which added $84.99. FWIW, the $2414 online config did offer 1 year of LoJack for free, which normally runs $32.99 to 45.99 (depending if Standard or Premium edition), so if you take that off the price I still saved $299 to $312).

Here's my config (thanks for commenting, in advance):

Code:

224-6716 1 Studio XPS 16 Notebook 
317-2360 1 Intel CoreTM i7-820QM (1.73 - 3.06 GHz 8M/8 threads) 
317-2364 1 4GB, DDR3, 1333MHz 2 Dimm 
320-8335 1 Premium FHD WLED Display, Obsidian Black, 2.0 MP Webcam 
421-1010 1 Dell Webcam Central v1.4 
421-0188 1 Facial Recognition 
320-8350 1 ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4670 1GB 
341-8989 1 500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive 
320-8352 1 Obsidian Black High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1645 
421-1205 1 Microsoft Windows Vista HOME PREM 64-bit Edition 
420-6576 1 DELL WELCOME,Software Dimension/Inspiron 
330-5460 1 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP,XPS 1645 
421-0323 1 Windows Live Search,Multiple User Interface 
421-0187 1 Dell Support Center Software 64 Bit 2.0 
420-6436 1 PC-Restore, Dim/Insp 
420-9100 1 Dell Dock Consumer 
420-7938 1 Dell Connect 2.1 
310-8628 1 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System 
421-0092 1 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG 
430-3605 1 Integrated 10/100 Network Card 
410-1883 1 ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE 
313-8729 1 4X Slot Load Blu-ray Disc (BD) Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD 
421-1696 1 MOD,SW,RXO,10.3,PREM,BD-P,XPS 
421-1851 1 Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3,with Media, Blu-Ray Disc 
420-3267 1 6 Channel,Dolby,PDVD,7.0,Blue Ray Disk 
313-8546 1 Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB 
430-2955 1 Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card 
410-2087 1 McAfee Sapphire MUI, 36-Month 
312-0950 1 9-cell Battery 
412-1397 1 No Productivity Software requested 
950-3338 1 2 Year Limited Warranty 
900-3981 1 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 2 Year 
905-6418 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Extended Year(s) 
905-5637 1 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Initial Year 
905-3971 1 Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , 1 Year Extended 
906-5380 1 Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , Initial Year 
412-0360 1 Soft Contracts - Banctec 
412-0358 1 Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care 
902-0941 1 Warranty Support,1 Year Extended 
960-8710 1 Warranty Support,Initial Year 
988-7717 1 5GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR SDO/DIM/INS/XPS 
420-9519 1 DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 5GB 
988-0099 1 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online 
330-0171 1 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks 
430-0700 1 DW 370 (USB module) 
330-2318 1 Dell Travel mouse with Bluetooth technology, Black 
420-9800 1 Dell Remote Access free basic to access your PCs from outside your home 
993-1919 1 Dell Remote Access, free basic service - access your PCs and files from outside your home
A2006423 1 LoJack for Laptops Premium Edition - 3 Years

 

I ordered mine with Zlog's deal, had to order on the phone since the e-value code has already "expired". The sales rep asked his manager to get the discount or whatever.

Core i7, RGBLED, Black Leather Finish, Blu-Ray Reader, BT and Creative Sound Software

Total: $1495 --- Before taxes (8.65%), 7% EPP
No Bing or Discover Cashback since it was ordered on the phone.

 

Hey everyone, this is the eValue code I used in my purchase, but i noticed when i went online to check to make sure it still work, they have removed the RGBLED screen from this configuration. It is now a $250 addon. Bummer. This makes it way less of a good deal, but still not a terrible one.

The code: DYPCFX7 (Type this in the search on dell's website!) or try this link, not sure if it will work.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&kc=&oc=dypcfx7

One thing I would suggest is calling dell in and saying "Hey bro this used to have RGBLED, what gives?" Tell them you have the add in your hands, no exp date, etc. get them to honor what they gave me and other people.

 

I see the 3 yr LoJack & i7 820 in your config, but for 2 grand I'd also expect RGBLED and SSD. I was about to pull the trigger last night but it was late, and today they switched it. They just got greedy I guess, anyway their loss ...

 

This is a RGBLED screen:

320-8335 1 Premium FHD WLED Display

 

Rex i would call and tell them that you had it in your cart with an RGB and that they should honor it. I bet they'll take it for you. I had it in my cart online and its gone now, its supposed to stay for 24 hours just like a quote.

 

Ibrahim..I will get that added! (I'm slow today..still pretty sick..sorry )


And, grats to everyone above getting in on that amazing E-Value Code deal!


Cin....

 

What kind of free shipping did you get with your order?
3-5 days or next day shipping?

 

Just a little help for those who missed out (from a lurker):

If you go into Dell EPP (for the US), under the "Laptops and Minis" tab if you click e-catalog, you can get a similar config (except no complete care) for 1299 (after $524 instant discount) - 7% discount (for my EPP). Has the Core i7 and RGBLED.

I ordered one. Looking forward to it.

 

I just talked with one rep, fail
She won't offer me this deal again since I don't want to upgrade anything else

 

Oh OK, thanks. I didn't know that. Now the configuration doesn't look that bad

I had saved my cart last night and when I pulled it out today, it was $1800+ Since Yun tried and failed to secure that deal, I wonder if it's worth wasting an hour on call with a Dell rep.

I thought they'd be more aggressive with their sale now that they dropped to #3 spot in terms of mainstream computer sale worldwide.

 

ok, the rep just called me back, she offer me 1299 but student 7% discount

Anyway, it's still better than the website's deal. Just placed order

 

Yeup, it IS the RGBLED. I guess there's still those that haven't seen the FAQ about this within this thread?

FWIW, this is what I started out with below before I upgraded the processor and added a few extras. This came out to $1,719.00, and, yes, this was with the "bargain" deal the Dell employee offered me just to get/keep my business (all you have to do is work the system, and they almost always give in). Using the "deal" link that Cin' and CheapStingys provide, that would have been $2201. That's a $482 difference. Even subtracting the $100 gift card promo, one would still save $382. Actually, even going directly to Dell's XPS 16 page will net most a better deal than their link (here, try it, you'll see). I feel the below config is the BEST deal possible, even better than any EPP program deal (which is only 7% off).

On a side note, if anyone is interested in the below config, I can give you the employees email addy, as well as his direct extension. I'm sure he'd be happy to work with you the same way as me.

Code:

224-6716 1  Studio XPS 16 Notebook    
317-2361 1  Intel CoreTM i7-720QM (1.6 - 2.8 GHz 6M/8 threads)    
317-2364 1  4GB, DDR3, 1333MHz 2 Dimm    
320-8335 1  Premium FHD WLED Display, Obsidian Black, 2.0 MP Webcam    
421-1010 1  Dell Webcam Central v1.4    
421-0188 1  Facial Recognition    
320-8350 1  ATI Mobility RADEON HD 4670 1GB    
341-8989 1  500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive    
320-8352 1  Obsidian Black High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1645    
421-1205 1  Microsoft Windows Vista HOME PREM 64-bit Edition    
420-6576 1  DELL WELCOME,Software Dimension/Inspiron    
330-5460 1  DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP,XPS 1645    
421-0323 1  Windows Live Search,Multiple User Interface    
421-0187 1  Dell Support Center Software 64 Bit 2.0    
420-6436 1  PC-Restore, Dim/Insp    
420-9100 1  Dell Dock Consumer    
420-7938 1  Dell Connect 2.1    
310-8628 1  You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System    
421-0092 1  DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG    
430-3605 1  Integrated 10/100 Network Card    
410-1883 1  ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE    
313-8729 1  4X Slot Load Blu-ray Disc (BD) Burner (Writes to DVD/CD/BD    
421-1696 1  MOD,SW,RXO,10.3,PREM,BD-P,XPS    
421-1851 1  Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3,with Media, Blu-Ray Disc    
420-3267 1  6 Channel,Dolby,PDVD,7.0,Blue Ray Disk    
313-8546 1  Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi MB    
430-2955 1  Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card    
410-2087 1  McAfee Sapphire MUI, 36-Month    
312-0950 1  9-cell Battery    
412-1397 1  No Productivity Software requested    
950-3338 1  2 Year Limited Warranty    
900-3981 1  CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 2 Year    
905-6418 1  Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Extended Year(s)   
905-5637 1  Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus At-Home Service, Initial Year    
905-3971 1  Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , 1 Year Extended    
906-5380 1  Banctec Next Business Day In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis , Initial Year    
412-0360 1  Soft Contracts - Banctec    
412-0358 1  Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care    
902-0941 1  Warranty Support,1 Year Extended    
960-8710 1  Warranty Support,Initial Year    
988-7717 1  5GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR SDO/DIM/INS/XPS    
420-9519 1  DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 5GB    
988-0099 1  To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online    
330-0171 1  S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks    
430-0700 1  DW 370 (USB module)    
330-2318 1  Dell Travel mouse with Bluetooth technology, Black    
420-9800 1  Dell Remote Access free basic to access your PCs from outside your home    
993-1919 1  Dell Remote Access, free basic service - access your PCs and files from outside your home    
*   -DISCOUNT/COUPON APPLIED
Subtotal:  $1,719.00

 

Cuoog's method worked for me.

A big THANK you, just ordered the one below -

Just realized I screwed up with the color Wanted to the arctic white one, I'll call them tomorrow. It's not shipping in a month anyway...

 

I went with the:

Full HD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP

Because it was the only one listed as RGBLED

is the Full HD Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP

also an rgbled from what I understand on here?

Why the .4" increase?

 

Actually, I just tried what you did, and THAT is EXACTLY the deal that the Dell employee did for me earlier (see my posts #175 and #187 in this thread), as EVERYTHING specs out and prices out the same to the "T". That explains it!

The only thing I didn't get was the EPP discount of 7%! DANGIT! LOL! Time to cancel my order and go this route now. PLUS I can get the additional 3% discount using my Dell Preferred Account. Now I'll save an additional $202.56!!! WOOHOO!!!

 

Yes the screens are RGBLEDs...
but let me look on the WLED
What is the Part Number?

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5383477&postcount=1

Cin...

 

I need to cancel my order, that rep lied to me!

 

what do you mean what is the part number?

I'm just looking on the dell canada site. at the selection choices which are:

HD+ Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1680x945) W/2.0 MP
[subtract $400]
Full HD Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
[subtract $100]
Full HD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
[Included in Price]

I went for the last one on my order last week before discovering this forum thinking it was the only rgbled

now I'm curious as to why there is a 0.4" increase while keeping the resolution the same. what will this mean in terms of quality of the screen?

 

Nevermind...I was looking at something else... /. (on my part & from what I was viewing)..


Cin.

 

Thanks, Cin.

Hmm....I'm not sure what's up with the two different WLED screens. There are (or at least there used to be) a 15.6" and a 16", so it may be just what it looks like.

~Ibrahim~

 

If you look at the Studio XPS 16 page, under tech specs you see that it has Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45). However, when you configure an XPS 1645 it shows Integrated 10/100 Network Card. So, is Dell being super cheap and putting a lame network card on their brand new high end laptop or is it a typo?

Inquiring minds want to know. I'd hate to see such a nice looking laptop with this sort of blemish.

 

They are closed! Want to cry!

WIll this offer last tomorrow? oh , please

 

Im not sure what you mean? ikjadoon

 

Oh....I think THAT .4" difference is the screen; like it's a completely different screen used for the RGBLED. Quality is hugely different: far more vibrant colors are the big plus.

~Ibrahim~

 

So you are saying that you think its worth it to get that .4" more?

In canada at least I cannot get that screen with the leather on the case. When I ordered it I said screw the leather because I want the rgbled but since I just found out they are all apparently rgbled...