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    XPS M1530 - is this a good deal?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by martinj, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. martinj

    martinj Newbie

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    Hi,

    I would like to ask you if this is a good deal. Would you change any component?

    Thanks.

    Specifications:
    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LED LCD with Camera for XPS M1530
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    6cell battery
    3Year warranty

    TOTAL: app. $1300 inc. tax
     
    martinj, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. stevey5036

    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    Very nice.
     
    stevey5036, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Get the lowest possible ram and then buy your own and install it to save even more money.
     
    NAS Ghost, Apr 28, 2008
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  4. prolix

    prolix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awesome deal. Where are you getting this? Thanks.
     
    prolix, Apr 28, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It's a good deal
     
    The_Observer, Apr 28, 2008
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  6. FearTheTerp

    FearTheTerp Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think the RAM price difference is really worth the hassle. First of all i'm pretty sure he could only get a minimum of 3 GB ram, which is a pattern among the discounted 1530 configurations. The 4 GB ram upgrade is $50. Dell is starting to get rid of their DDR2 stockpiles. They also made the RAM MUCH cheaper amongst the battery shortage.

    Thats really amazing for the price, good job.
     
    FearTheTerp, Apr 28, 2008
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  7. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    very nice deal

    but i'd also think about getting less ram.......

    you might get 3gb--1gb+2gb, then you'd have to change out the 1gb to a 2gb module to make it 4gb and run in dual channel

    But, I like to have all memory of the same make, esp for dual channel. And it's easy to change, esp. since you would already have to open it up.

    And good memory is so cheap these days...........
     
    nobscot6, Apr 28, 2008
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  8. OnceInABlueMoon

    OnceInABlueMoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just like sszero said, buy as few memory as possible and get some separately. You'll save some of your money.
    However, 1300$ seems a bit expensive to me but taking into account that you have an extended warranty and a LED screen, I assume this is a justified price after all.
     
    OnceInABlueMoon, Apr 28, 2008
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  9. dstedman

    dstedman Notebook Enthusiast

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    How are you getting this deal? I am putting together an order for a 1530, and $1,624.00 is about the best I can work out for an LED screen and 8300 processor. Below are the specs (sorry about the format):

    XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
    System Color Midnight Blue
    Memory 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    LCD, Color and camera High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M
    Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    Hard Drives Speed: 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
    Combo or DVD+RW Drive Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) 8XDVDRW
    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
    Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
    Primary Battery 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Warranty & Service 3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
    Accident and Theft Protection Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
    Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested
    SECURITY Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
    Bluetooth and Wireless USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
    Doms Camera and Color High Res, Blue glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900)&2MP Camer
    Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium VPN
    DataSafe Online Backup DataSafe Online Backup 20GB for 1 year
     
    dstedman, Apr 28, 2008
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  10. crash resistant

    crash resistant Newbie

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    I just got the same exact config last week, except WSXGA LCD and 160GB HDD for $972.50 shipped. heh
     
    crash resistant, Apr 28, 2008
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    That's a great deal, and congrat's on your impending purchase ;) :)

    You will enjoy the 1530 ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 28, 2008
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  12. martinj

    martinj Newbie

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    Thank you very much for your comments.

    I well thru Dell EPP.
     
    martinj, Apr 29, 2008
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