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    refurbished SXPS 16 for $769 worth it? need input quick thx

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by UnXpectedError, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. UnXpectedError

    UnXpectedError Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys i was wondering if you thinkg that 769 is good for a dell refurbished base sxps 16. here are the specs



    4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)Hard Disk Drive
    500 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)Video
    512MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670Media Bay
    8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write) Slot Load DriveBase
    Studio XPS 16 (1640) Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) w/2.0MP Integrated WebcamBluetooth Wireless
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth ModuleSoftware Upgrade
    Dell Wireless 1515 802.11a/g/n WLAN half Mini CardHardware Upgrade
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    Obsidian Black with Leather AccentCertified Refurbished
    Certified RefurbishedLaptop Screen
    16 inch Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen WLED LCD (1366x768)


    looks like they replaced the leather trim and the screen, also the 5400rpm HD doesn't make sense as they don't sell the unit with 5400rpm drives... could it be a typo?

    i have it in my cart ready to be purchased so id like some input asap
     
    UnXpectedError, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. nomoredell

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    price is not bad if you dont see anything better, like one with rgb led screen.
     
    nomoredell, Apr 11, 2009
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    good price if those specs are enough for you.
     
    fernandez21, Apr 11, 2009
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  4. UnXpectedError

    UnXpectedError Notebook Consultant

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    could the 5400rpm HD be a typo? or did they offer them with that in the past
     
    UnXpectedError, Apr 11, 2009
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  5. rjbg84

    rjbg84 Notebook Evangelist

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    HOnestly that is a really good deal, also remember that it should have at least a 30 day warranty so if you don´t like it, you can return it. I´d say give it a shot!
     
    rjbg84, Apr 11, 2009
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  6. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell outlet computers have a 21 day return period I think...and a one year warranty for broken parts and service.
     
    Narthecium, Apr 12, 2009
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  7. rjbg84

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    Well then, it is 3 weeks for ya then...still, give it a shot, the laptop is good.
     
    rjbg84, Apr 12, 2009
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