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    Do you think Dell will do another $500 off Vostro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by The Fire Snake, Apr 19, 2008.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I heard that there was a sale like this off the vostro series. Something like $500 off. Do you think they will do that again? I am looking specifically at the Vostro 1700. Thanks.
     
    The Fire Snake, Apr 19, 2008
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  2. rtrdogs

    rtrdogs Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought my Vostro 1700 at the first of the month with the $500 off. I also saw $500 off on the Vostro around mid-February so maybe every month and a half or so?

    Great choice, btw. It's a fantastic computer.
     
    rtrdogs, Apr 19, 2008
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  3. powerpack

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    Yes I think they will if you wait.
     
    powerpack, Apr 19, 2008
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    They run very similar deals in usually 2-4 week cycles, so wait a bit and you will get the coupon code. techbargains.com is a good source for seeing new codes.
     
    gengerald, Apr 19, 2008
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  5. The Fire Snake

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    Thanks a lot.
     
    The Fire Snake, Apr 19, 2008
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    bmwm3oz Notebook Consultant

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    I think so too. how heavy is the 1700? I have a Vostro 1500 and I can't even keep it on my legs for more then 30 minutes or they hurt...
     
    bmwm3oz, Apr 20, 2008
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  7. rtrdogs

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    The Vostro 1700 is definitely heavier than the HP DV9700T. I like the durable feel but I wouldn't want to carry it around all day. I have to admit, there's a part of me that loves picking up a laptop that doesn't feel like it's going to break in my hands. I'm naturally clumsy so I need this sense of security for my own peace of mind.

    I actually heard a fan kick on for the first time today. I've never heard it before and it was so quiet I started looking down the hall to see what was going on because I thought it was off in the distance!
     
    rtrdogs, Apr 24, 2008
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    Does NBR post vostro coupons in the dell coupon section? I'm only asking because I see only inspirons and XPSes there now.
     
    srr, May 16, 2008
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Dell's deals are ever-changing!!! I'm sure they will!!! ;) :)

    Just you wait!!!! ;)

    I hope for you, very soon ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 16, 2008
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    Sounds like you should just get a pda then. ;)
     
    md02geist, May 16, 2008
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  11. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Hehe, PDA's rock, but I guess since I am one of them card carrying nerds it may not be so hot for the rest of the population :p
     
    gengerald, May 16, 2008
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