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    Dell m1530 on ebay?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by badhairdude, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. badhairdude

    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    They are hella cheap on ebay, but after reading about the problems on this forum, it seems that there a few grainy screen problems. Since ebay sellers have a lot of refurbished laptops, are they more prone to grainy screens?

    Anyone have experience with m1530 specifically through ebay?

    Also, would this computer be able to handle light-medium video editting(premiere and decoding)?
     
    badhairdude, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    i bet those refurbs are really grainy and come with "lots of hassle" return guarantees.
     
    pukemon, Apr 21, 2008
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    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    was thinking about that too, but they are $400 cheaper in some cases. wondering if i should take the chance :)
     
    badhairdude, Apr 21, 2008
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  4. MadeiraG

    MadeiraG Notebook Consultant

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    they prolly come from the outlet
    Why dont you buy from the outlet yourself
    If your not happy with the quality you can always return it
    Im on my second 1530 from the outlet, i gave the first one to the misses
    They are perfect in every way , big saving too :)
     
    MadeiraG, Apr 21, 2008
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    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Outlet, as in their website? Or the outlets in malls and stuff? Or ebay? haha

    Ebay is a better bargain for the money if the screen isn't messed up and i'm guessing mall outlets/dell.com will have the same price
     
    badhairdude, Apr 21, 2008
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    frank1123 Newbie

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    look on slickdeals.net
    2.4ghz 160gb hd, 4 gb ram brand new for about 900 dollars!

    Get it while its hot!
     
    frank1123, Apr 21, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    woah! :eek:
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 21, 2008
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  8. Mattusso

    Mattusso Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a m1530 refurb on ebay off a UK company called Ecomputers Ltd, everything works perfectly. I got an LG screen it also came with a 3 year warranty and all the accessories. I'd recommend this company highly, it was also
    cheaper than buying from the Dell Outlet here in Ireland
     
    Mattusso, Apr 21, 2008
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    FearTheTerp Notebook Consultant

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    forget ebay jump on that deal on slickdeals now! I thought I got a deal but damn that is amazing.

    It's really hit or miss on ebay, what I would do is make sure the laptop is still on warranty by Dell, and ask the seller to transfer the warranty. I wouldn't buy one without a warranty.

    oh yeah OP, your from norcal aren't you?
     
    FearTheTerp, Apr 21, 2008
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    wow...insanely cheap! I would have jumped on it if I didn't purchase my 1420 6 months ago.
     
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    badhairdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    It already expired :( . What about dell coupons? would that be more of a bargain than ebay?
     
    badhairdude, Apr 22, 2008
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