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    Dell pricing is funky

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by 2_of_8, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. 2_of_8

    2_of_8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've pretty much settled on getting a Dell XPS 1530 in the $1000 range (pre-tax, CAD). I've looked at the site for prices over the past week or so, and it seems that an identical configuration will go between 900 and 1100, depending on sales (such as a 24-hour sale on right now).

    I would like to have a laptop on me by, latest, mid-May. I have money now and I'll have money then, so that's not an issue. The question is, should I snag something now, or will prices likely be better (or at least the same) in a month and a half?

    Kindly appreciate your responses.
     
    2_of_8, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    Prices on laptop will always be dropping, if you keep waiting, you will always be waiting. If you want more from your laptop then wait a little so you can upgrade more, if you need it now and are fine ith what you're getting, buy it now.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I think if your eyeing a good deal now, perhaps you should purchase ~ if you have the money set aside. Dell deals are everchanging..if you don't snag a great deal now, it could be gone the next day. And, you don't know exactly when the better deal will be back.

    The 1530 is a nice lappy, as it continues to slowly be *phased out*..you will see better deals.

    We can't foresee what type of deals Dell will have in 1.5 months from now. If we could..that would be awesome! ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 23, 2009
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  4. 2_of_8

    2_of_8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I do agree that if I were to wait for a better deal, I would be waiting forever. However, if I were to get a laptop right now, or in 1.5 months, there would be no effect on me. I'm on my desktop right now and my old laptop is sold.
     
    2_of_8, Mar 24, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Yep..so in the end you will know when to make the *right move*..If you have the time, then wait til you have the deal you want! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 24, 2009
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  6. prsguitar87

    prsguitar87 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Check out the dell studio models with this coupon code for $250 off orders over $1,099; it should make the studio model more appealing than the xps line.

    V?QXDGKC7$6011 (Expires tomorrow?)
     
    prsguitar87, Mar 25, 2009
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  7. Ginoro

    Ginoro Newbie

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    The coupons you have in the US is very different from those we have here in Canada... :( Here, we can get 100$ off a Inspiron 15, Studio 15, Studio 17 when over 799$ CAD, that's about the only coupon we have..
     
    Ginoro, Mar 25, 2009
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