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    DELL Japan just got the new notebooks (unbelievable prices!)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Inspiron 1520 from USD 993 upwards
    Lowest configuration available :
    Vista Home Premium
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (2MB L2 cache, 1.80GHz, 800MHz FSB)
    15.4 TFT WXGA
    1GB DDR2 SD-RAM
    120GB SATA 5400 RPM
    DVD RW
    Go 8400M GS 128MB DDR2
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    DELL Wireless 355 Bluetooth
    6 Cell battery
    Price (Including TAX + delivery ) : USD 993

    XPS M1330 from USD 1160 upwards
    Lowest configuration available :
    Vista Home Premium
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (2MB L2 cache, 1.80GHz, 800MHz FSB)
    13.3 TFT TrueLife with Web Cam
    1GB DDR2 SD-RAM
    120GB SATA 5400 RPM
    DVD RW
    Go 8400M DDR3
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless N
    6 Cell Battery
    Price (Including TAX + delivery ) : USD 1160
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Wow. It might be worth just importing a M1330 now instead of buying in America.
     
    admlam, Jun 27, 2007
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    Wow, I hate Japan! First...50Mbps Internet, next like 50% off of our prices!
     
    DoubleBlack, Jun 27, 2007
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  4. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    50Mbps is old news, i have a 100Mbps already :p


    BTW I just configured a M1330 with following configuration

    Vista Ultimate 32Bit
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300　(4MB L2 cache,2.00GHz,800MHz FSB)
    13.3 TFT TrueLife WLED with Web Cam
    2GB DDR2 SD-RAM
    160GB SATA 5400 RPM
    DVD RW
    Go 8400M DDR3
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless N
    9 Cell Battery
    Price (Including TAX + delivery ) : USD 1660 :D
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007
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    swordfishjp Newbie

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    and it costs you 8 weeks to shipping :rolleyes:
     
    swordfishjp, Jun 27, 2007
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  6. PhoenixFx

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    I didn't check shipping dates (I think I have to actually order one to do that). But I don’t think it would be any different than US. Most probably quicker, since factories (assembly plants) are much closer.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007
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