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    XPS config critique (for the millionth time, but look at mine anyways)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by imdashep, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. imdashep

    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Getting an XPS through my school, which apparently beats the price through the 25% off coupons. Will list config, then have a couple of questions.

    Processor: T8300 (2.4ghz)
    LCD: 15.4" LED 1440x900
    Ram: 4gb
    Hard drive: 250 gb 5400 rpm
    Optical: Slot load dvdrw
    Video card: 256mb 8600mgt
    Wireless: Intel next gen with bluetooth
    Software: Adobe photoshop + premiere (free); norton security for 15 months
    Warranty: 4 year with at home service, accidental, and lojack with $70 gift card

    Price: $1,268.68



    1. Anything I should change? Don't have too many customization options, but can change processor and HD.
    2. Anyway to stack coupons onto EPP?
    3. I can get a 128 gb SSD HD for $340.84.....while I won't be playing any games really, heat and battery consumption are important. Is it going to be that ridiculous of a difference? Thanks
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks for the tip!

    That reduces the SSD config to $1529.04, and the 250gb 5400 rpm HD to $1205.25

    So thanks again, and if anyone has MORE stackable coupons, let me know hehe.

    Also, would love more feedback, either on SSD or config overall. Thanks
     
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    CrispyMango Notebook Geek

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    dude can you order 2 of them and give one to me?
     
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  5. imdashep

    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Hahaha, not sure if that is kosher ;)
     
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    fairtrade55 Notebook Geek

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    I got the same thing through school. School price is definitely better, plus i got an extra 5% off EPP coupon, which works if you buy through school. I got specs below with 3 year service for $1266 + tax.
     
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    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    That seems to be about the same as I got.


    Would very much appreciate anymore feedback or tips
     
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    glick Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually this is what i did with a friend, except i ordered 2 and got 12% off instead 8% from the school epp
     
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    jerryparid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Fyi, this is NOT through a deal arranged by your so called "school", it is an Dell EPP deal from Temple University, leaked onto the net.
     
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    nice specs. almost the same as mine.

    dont forget to plant a tree!!!
     
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    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Umm, actually, it is through my so called 'school'; Columbia Law has a program specifically with Dell. Anymore more comments?
     
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    imdashep Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    In this case, it would only save each person $20, since the 5% stackable coupon can only be used on one computer.
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    nope, its available 'linkable' on select universities, though anyone with EPP can get it

    try Rutgers (NJ state u).. its available there...
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 6, 2008
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