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    buying used m1330 question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pdinh001, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. pdinh001

    pdinh001 Newbie

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    Hi. I am about to buy a used xps m1330 off craigslist. I can save about $350 this way. I've been reading around and found out that there are several problems regarding this laptop. My question is, what should I look for when I check out the laptop to see if it does have those problems or not?
     
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    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    get integrated graphics if you don't game. if you want something that will game, the 1330 is a terrible choice anyways. no good performance and the gpu melts, so lame... is it under warranty? don't buy one without a warranty...
     
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    pdinh001 Newbie

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    Unfortunately, it comes with the 8400 video card. I won't be doing any gaming but I will be watching 720p/1080p mkv videos though. As for the warranty, I am not sure if it comes with it or not. Can I just purchase the warranty from dell separately?
     
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  4. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    don't buy one with the 8400, it is 100% disappointing. without a warranty it is just silly. why take a chance. once the warranty expires from dell, there is no more, other options, i dont know. the savings you will get is nothing if it is a paperweight in 6 months.
     
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    pdinh001 Newbie

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    Thanks for all the feedbacks so far. One more question though, is there any way I can check to know 100% if there is warranty or not on the laptop?
     
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    Ask for the service tag, and look it up on the Dell web-site.
     
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    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah that......
     
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