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    Finally!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jtom, Jul 4, 2006.

  1. jtom

    jtom Notebook Evangelist

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    After researching for almost two years I have finally ordered a notebook!

    Here's the specs:

    XPS M1210 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)

    Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

    Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)

    Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 TurboCache™

    Hard Drive 100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

    Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0

    8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability

    Sound Options Integrated Audio

    Wireless Networking Card Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Mini Card (802.11 a/g, 54Mbps)

    Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) I chose the promotional security package with service

    Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    Hardware Warranty 3Yr Ltd Warr, At-Home Svc, 30 Day DOC, PC Training, 2Yr Antivirus Suite

    Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months of America Online Membership Included

    Additional Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery

    Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable

    Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience



    1220.68 total (with tax and shipping). I used the 30% off EPP discount.

    I have not been this happy in a while!
     
    jtom, Jul 4, 2006
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  2. Silent

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    2 years!! Wow...

    Could you give some benchmarks, if possible?
     
    Silent, Jul 4, 2006
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  3. jtom

    jtom Notebook Evangelist

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    I will try when I get it. I just ordered it an hour ago so it will be a while.
     
    jtom, Jul 4, 2006
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  4. kryptonian

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    Congrats om your purchase!
     
    kryptonian, Jul 4, 2006
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    Nice job. Seems quite a few are jumping on an M1210. nice..
     
    chase17, Jul 4, 2006
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    Congrats, the wait was definately worth it. I know I waited months before I pulled the trigger.
     
    hotctyplaya, Jul 4, 2006
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  7. JMiles

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    Congrats on your purchase!
     
    JMiles, Jul 5, 2006
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  8. Lord Farkward

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    except for the 6 cell batt, we have the EXACT same config ;)

    i took 5 months to pull mine (trigger, that is)
     
    Lord Farkward, Jul 5, 2006
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  9. jtom

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    About the 6 cell: When looking at the configuration page it cost $99 to upgrade the primary battery from 6 cell to 9 cell. If you leave the primary battery configuration alone and put 9 cell for additional battery, it cost $129. So for only $30 more you get 9+6=15 cells whereas you would only get 9 cells. To me it was much smarter to do it this way.
     
    jtom, Jul 5, 2006
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  10. Lord Farkward

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    lol ic. didn't see that u ordered an extra 9 cell.
    mine came with the 9 cell by default anyways, so i'm not complaining ;)
     
    Lord Farkward, Jul 5, 2006
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    Ha, I did the exact same thing. Funny it's like that but hey... if it saves money, why not? :D
     
    phobic, Jul 5, 2006
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  12. jtom

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    I have to say I am very impressed with my order. It has not even been 24 hours and its already in boxing!!!!
     
    jtom, Jul 5, 2006
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  13. jtom

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    I have a question for you guys: How many RAM slots does the 1210 have?
     
    jtom, Jul 5, 2006
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    Two slots..
     
    chase17, Jul 5, 2006
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    Thats a bit of a let down because if you want to upgrade to 2 gb you have to buy two 1 gb sticks instead of one. I wish the included 1 gb took up only one slot but you cant have everything. Other than that its the perfect notebook for me.
     
    jtom, Jul 5, 2006
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  16. titaniummd

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    Excellent choice! You will be very happy.
     
    titaniummd, Jul 5, 2006
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  17. jzephyr

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    Hmm, I also ordered a M1210 yesterday (JULY 4), and it is already in Boxing. Does anyone know if Dell ever beats their estimated ship dates/delivery dates? I just want to know when to look out for my packages so my dogs don't get to them before I do!
     
    jzephyr, Jul 5, 2006
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  18. jtom

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    The dell shipping dates are always very conservative. Mine says July 17-19. However, I am expecting it to come around the 13-14th.
     
    jtom, Jul 5, 2006
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    Well I ordered an M1710 Tuesday, its shipping tomorrow (Thursday) When I first ordered it, it had an estimated ship date of July 13th. I think Dell is quite conservative on their shipping estimates for obvious reasons.
     
    kryptonian, Jul 5, 2006
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  20. jzephyr

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    Wow, so I guess I'll be getting my systems a lot sooner than I thought. Does anyone know how often they update that Order Tracking page? It seems like once per day. I'm also waiting for my XPS 400.
     
    jzephyr, Jul 5, 2006
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