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    Thoughts on my purchase

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by bamaster, May 29, 2009.

  1. bamaster

    bamaster Notebook Consultant

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    So today I did some impulse shopping. Picked up a Studio XPS 16. Here are the details.

    I ordered a Studio XPS 16 with the Merlot Red option.

    Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB)
    Merlot Red High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1640
    4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1067MHz (2 Dimms)
    Edge-to-Edge FullHD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
    ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 - 512MB
    320GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-bit
    8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write) Slot Load Drive
    Intel 5300 WLAN Wireless-N (3x3) Mini Card
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1+EDR)
    6-cell Battery
    2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis

    Subtotal: $1,327.59
    Shipping: $29.00
    Tax: $111.92
    Total Amount: $1,468.51

    First, not so sure about the Merlot Red color. Looks kinda plasticy. But so does the black. My current M1530 has the blue cover and it looks great. We'll see how the red looks.

    I'll call tomorrow to see if they'll throw in the shipping. I see Dell is offering it with other configs and I might have mis-configured mine.

    Good deal?
     
    bamaster, May 29, 2009
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    I was digging the merlot, but I thought more about that red leather.

    Kinda reminds me of my grandmothers purse so I think I changed my mind on the merlot :)

    Sweet system, btw....
     
    sleey0, May 29, 2009
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  3. Cin'

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    Spec's look nice :D Grat's on your order.

    You can usually get them to *bomp* you to free shipping. :cool: Just call and ask, and if they say no..Say well I guess I will just cancel my order!
    9/10 you can get the free shipping!

    I think the Red is going to be nice...I need to see some *close-ups*, of course!! And, I'm pondering ordering the SPX13 in Red... :)
    (I already have the 1530/Mini 9 in Red)!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 29, 2009
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    Good specs and price. No bluray option?
     
    kanehi, May 30, 2009
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    Colbs Notebook Guru

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    wait, howd u get it so cheap? i just configured the same thing for about $1500 and the 20% off deal
     
    Colbs, May 30, 2009
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    He may have configured it thru the EPP site! Not sure though! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 30, 2009
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  7. Colbs

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    i added that in too. $1500. unless he has more than a 7% savings (a lott more haha)
     
    Colbs, May 30, 2009
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    Nice deal, solid specs and of course its going to be faster than other models being red and all.......;-)
    enjoy it......
     
    mtness, May 30, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    We must find out! :p Inquiring Dell minds, they wanna know!! :D
    Hopefully, OP will post back soon!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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  10. Colbs

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    Where Are You Bamasterrrr
     
    Colbs, May 31, 2009
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    bamaster, May 31, 2009
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    Thought so! ;) EPP has it's great advantages...just like the deal you got! :D
    Did you sign up for the 12 months interest free?
    It works to your benefit, as long as you pay it off w/in the allotted time :D
    (Otherwise = Get smacked with all that built up interest) :p :eek: lulz.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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  13. bamaster

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    It's tricky using the Dell site. All the configurations are differently discounted. Sometimes the best deal is hidden in the "As Advertised" section. Sometimes you have to click a special banner, like for this one. This config was behind this small banner:

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    But be sure, if you can search around you can get a deal for pretty much cost.
     
    bamaster, May 31, 2009
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  14. Colbs

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    u said u got the 2.66ghz in your original post though? u just said all you upgraded was the bluetooth and wireless....
     
    Colbs, May 31, 2009
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    wait nvm i got it. i added the 2.66ghz and now its basically the same (i didnt do DPA trick though). does it only work if you will be paying for the laptop monthly?
     
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    Yes, you are right. I upgraded to the T9550, too.
    It should come to $1798, pre-discounts.
     
    bamaster, May 31, 2009
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  17. Cin'

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    The Dell DPA discount of 4% (or 3% via dell home)...will only work if you are purchasing and paying via the Dell DPA!

    On the XPS..right now you get 12 months interest free, also.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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    Don't know about the 12 months interest free thing. But the extra 4% discount is applied with the DPA trick. I pay it off in full, so it doesn't matter. It offsets the tax for me! :D
     
    bamaster, May 31, 2009
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    Cin beat me to it.

    *shakes fist in air in anger, mumbling something about kids and their blasted rock n roll*
     
    bamaster, May 31, 2009
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  20. Cin'

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    :p HA HA! :) No fist shaking! :nah:

    I used Dell DPA on my 1530..the 12months free, and it worked well :) You just have to be sure to pay that baby off w/in the 12 months......or you won't be so happy with the packed on interest outcome! :eek: :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 31, 2009
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  21. bamaster

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    Sweet! I called Dell and asked them... very kindly... for free shipping. And got it. Saved $29, ya'll!

    /me does the funky dance
     
    bamaster, Jun 1, 2009
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  22. Cin'

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    Awesome!!! :D They will usually do that for you, if you ask and are nice, as such! ;) :cool:

    Now, when is your ESD??

    (Do the funky dance....get down) :D :p


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 1, 2009
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