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    considering buying a used M1730 laptop.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by unixufan, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. unixufan

    unixufan Newbie

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    hi,this is being my 1st post on the forum. I really wanna buy a M1730 as desktop replacement, but the price is quite high as for the one equipped with dual 8800gtx. Now i'm bidding on a used M1730, the configuration as follows:

    "Specifications

    CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5Ghz)
    GPU - Dual 512MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8800M GTX with NVIDIA(R) SLI(TM) Technology
    RAM - 4GB (2x2GB) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
    HDD - 2x 200GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive (400GB Total)
    LCD - 17.0" UltraSharp(TM) Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)
    Optical - Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
    Also Included

    BlueTooth
    Wireless N (Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card)
    Vista Home Premium
    9-cell lithium battery / 230Watt power supply
    Integrated webcam and microphone array (work supsrisingly well)
    Heaps of LED lighting features (which can happily be turned off for those not into the bling)
    Full sized qwerty keyboard with full numpad
    DVI-HDMI cable "

    The seller got it for about six month, and I'm sure he's not a used PC dealer anywayz,
    well, i've contacted the seller many time for pictures of this laptop, the appearance is in great condition. So I wanna hear from you guys, what is a REASONABLE price for this great laptop? or does it depend on other conditions?What questions should I ask the seller before the final purchase?


    Thanks a lot
     
    unixufan, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. code2006

    code2006 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the exact same laptop same spec but 2gb ram not 4 and i paid £1600 5-6 months ago but as its second hand i wouldn't pay more than £1200
    not sure wot the prices r in the us tho
     
    code2006, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    no more than 2500. i would say less though unless its flawless and has extended warr with it
     
    zfactor, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. own3d

    own3d Notebook Evangelist

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    Firstly we kinda need to establish your country , US prices seem to be cheaper then UK by a tonne :(
     
    own3d, Aug 22, 2008
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  5. code2006

    code2006 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yer over here we get hit with tax or wot ever we get hit by.
    its much cheaper to buy over in the us but theres a chance you might get taxed from customs but my last laptop i bought from the us was an ibook and shipped by dhl and didnt get taxed :D :D
     
    code2006, Aug 22, 2008
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  6. unixufan

    unixufan Newbie

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    the apperance is quite mint, for warranty: it expires the Feb.2009, like six months from now.
     
    unixufan, Aug 22, 2008
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