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    $809 for E1505, should I wait?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lilredfoxie, May 11, 2006.

  1. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    Im wonderin, I was pricing the e1505 with only 2 options I really need, the SXGA+ screen and the XP MCE reinstall disc), the rest is the base config and the 1 year mailin warranty, and it came out to $809 before tax, etc. Is this a good price for an e1505, or should I wait for a better deal?
     
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  2. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well, what are the specs? Have to tried to look at the coupons?

    Use code 328H?JD45VCD1W to save $450 off $1,499.00+ on this Dell Inspiron notebook.

    So if you build a $1500 laptop with the coupon you will get it for $1050...so you can get more options with that. You are you paying $200 for $700 in options.

    That sounds like a good deal to me. :p

    Deals with Dell come and go...so if you want it now and are willing to pay...and get a decent deal, I think it is worth it. If you don't need and want to save money...wait until they have their awesome deals (usually once ever 6 months).
     
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  3. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    i have a budget of about $800-900 so I dont want to go into the thousands in price on it

    the specs are basic, but I plan to upgrade them later if i can, 1.6ghz core solo, 512mb ram, 80gb drive, gma 950, sxga+ screen, basic sigmatel audio, cd-rw/dvd combo drive
     
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well that looks like a good setup...you don't plan on gaming, then that is the one for you. The Proc, RAM, and HDD can be upgraded later...so if you don't need an updated video card, because the GMA 950 can not be upgraded, then you are good to go. :p
     
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    How about this. Then bump it up to 80GB hard drive and WSXGA+ screen. It is $15 more, but you'll get a DVD burner and Core Duo CPU.
     
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  6. lilredfoxie

    lilredfoxie Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm, with the link u sent me i got everything i needed plus a free dvd burner for $799 before tax =)
     
    lilredfoxie, May 11, 2006
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  7. Mysticales

    Mysticales Notebook Evangelist

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    E1505 is on spotlight, which already saves about 400$

    I got my system complete with 1.8 ghz, ati x1400, 80gb hd, 1 gb ram, dvd burner, and sound blaster, with the ultrasharp options for like 1497$
     
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    When does Dell have these awesome deals that you're referring to?
     
    anewbie, May 12, 2006
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  9. USAFdude02

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    They don't announce them until they happen. But that is a really good deal and I wouldn't pass it up. :p Now if you were looking to spend just over $1100...I would wait because Dell releases a $750 off Inspirons $2000 and over.
     
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  10. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Check slickdeals.net I have seen where people have purchased the E1505 for as low as $550 with a core duo cpu.
     
    Jason, May 12, 2006
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  11. dudesdudets

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    You might also want to take a look at refurbished systems.
     
    dudesdudets, May 12, 2006
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