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    Where can I buy REF Dell 15 l502x with better price?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by midnightwalker, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. midnightwalker

    midnightwalker Newbie

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    Hi,

    Is there anyone know where can we buy refurbished Dell 15 l502x with better price than ebay?

    Any help would be appreciated
     
    midnightwalker, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Dell Outlet

    Dell Factory Outlet

    Also whatever you do, Do not buy one that has the 1366x768 (720p) display. Make sure it has the 1920x1080 B+RGLED display.
    The 720p screen in the XPS 15 is one of the worst quality screens available in a 15-inch laptop right now, worse than most budget-class laptop displays. And the resolution is too low for a 15.6" laptop because it makes things onscreen rather large.
    However, the 1920x1080 B+RGLED display is one of the best laptop screens currently available. And the higher resolution lets you fit a lot more onscreen such as side-by-side windows, and it greatly reduces the scrolling you have to do.

    You don't have to pay attention to any other specifications, but this is very important. I know it limits your selection a bit, but it won't be worth throwing money down on if you have to settle for the junk screen.
     
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Ya the Dell Outlet offers good deals, you may want to sign up for the occasional coupons.

    If you can, I would opt for the 1080p B+RGLED screen. The 720p screen is terrible, and even that is giving it too much credit.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. midnightwalker

    midnightwalker Newbie

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    Thank you very much for your info, edit1754 and Tsunade. Is there any 15% coupon of on Dell outlet store available at this time?
     
    midnightwalker, Jul 6, 2011
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    Larrondo Notebook Guru

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    Larrondo, Jul 7, 2011
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    midnightwalker Newbie

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    Placed my order on this spec. Anyone can tell me whether it's expensive?

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    XPS L502X
    Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.0GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
    750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    8X DVD +/- RW Drive
    NVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB graphics with Optimus
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030
    15.6 inch" FHD (1080p) B+RGLED Display with 2.0 MP webcam
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
    Elemental Silver Aluminum WLAN Capable
    Microsoft Office Starter
    6 Cell Primary Battery
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    Final price (incl ship&discount): $859.56

    Thank you Larrondo FIY also
     
    midnightwalker, Jul 7, 2011
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  7. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Definitely cheaper than a new XPS 15 with similar specs, @$1100+ :)
     
    edit1754, Jul 7, 2011
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  8. Larrondo

    Larrondo Notebook Guru

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    I don't know what kind of deals they have right now, but that is definitely cheaper than buying it new. I got mine for about 780, but I bought it with 4 gigs RAM, a 500 gig HD, and the cheaper 525 graphics card. I did get a blu ray player, 9 cell battery, and backlit keyboard. I'd say your system would be just a bit more expensive (they charge a lot for the extra HD space and RAM. Your graphics card and my Blu Ray cancel each other out) so it seems fine.
     
    Larrondo, Jul 7, 2011
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Beside signing up for e-mails from the Outlet for coupons. Also, check Dell's Twitter & Facebook site for the Outlet. : )

    They also release coupon codes.
     
    Cin', Jul 7, 2011
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