What is the best M1530 deal in the UK?

First post

I know the montevina refresh is coming soon, so I'm hoping there's some good deals going on around now? I've been lurking, but I figured there'd be more chance of finding out if I signed up and asked you guys Ideally I'd like these specs, but i'm not sure how to get the best price (Coupons, calling dell instead of online?)

2.4 Ghz CPU
4 Gb RAM
GeForce 8600M GT GPU
1440 x 900 Display (No LED in UK yet )
Edit: 320Gb 5400rpm Hard drive
Intel Wireless N
Bluetooth
6-Cell battery
Regular DVD drive
No extras

Edit: Configuring from the 2nd highest system puts it at £653 with the current free shipping, cash off and 15% off coupon. Is there any way this spec could drop in price a little more as montevina gets closer, as it would be nice

Thanks in advance!

 

maybe less ram(buy ur own ram later from newegg, cheaper)
or try configuring from a higher system config, should be cheaper this way

 

I was thinking about 3gb, but dual channel might make a difference? People seem to have varying views on it. 4gb isn't too much less than the prices on the UK dell site as far as i've found? I guess I havn't really looked outside of crucial though, hehe.

I would configure from a higher one as there'd be free shipping too, but you lose hard drive options for some reason? I guess this would be helped by calling instead of using the online form?

Thanks for your thoughts

 

use the 15% disount code from dmxdimension.com that system with 3gb ram but 320gb hd comes to £640 ish

 

why can't countries outside of the US get the sweet, sweet coupons?

 

Wow, that's a nice coupon! Thanks alot! Will there be another similar offer after the 11th? I'm not sure i'll be able to order that fast
(The Save £70, Get 15% off and free shipping all expire on the 11th)

Only: The LCD and Hard Drive options would be nice too, hehe

 

£653 is nice (With the higher base spec) But does anyone know of any other deals? If the 15% coupon is above normal, maybe it's looking too good not to get...

Thanks for your responses

 

There's an XPS(UK) 15% off code effective until the 11th if you're ordering now and the total cost is £599+.

PM me if you're interested. I won't be using the one I have.

 

These codes are fairly recurrent for Inspiron & XPS purchases. However they are usually 10% not 15.

 

Hmm, I'll try to wait until the 10th I think. Anyone else have any thoughts? I think these might be as low as the prices go before montevina...

 

I ordered almost exactly the same as you yesterday

I got the T9300 though.

Cost me £704 after all the discounts. The day before it would have cost over £850. I had been looking at them and when the code came up midday I ordered it within hours to make sure I would have pretty much the best bang for buck possible.

I know that I will inevitably be able to get a better deal in a few months but you could keep that up forever.

I got a good laptop for a good price so I am happy.

 

Yeah, that's some good saving! Will be hard nearer to the 11th knowing the 15% is running out...

 

that will be £653 not including the VAT, thats the exact system I wanted and with the 17.5% vat totaled up to around £750 ! . It all looks so cheap until you reach the last stage where they add the VAT on. !!I was gutted when I found out !

 

It was £653 with VAT at the time 15% off coupon from dmxdimension.com

Keep checking on there for the codes, that's what finally made me order