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    Finally bite the bullet, good price ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Bwginner2, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Bwginner2

    Bwginner2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a dell outlet one time use coupon (i think they sent tons of these out) so i've been watching the outlet and finally just ordered this:

    Inspiron 1520 Core Merom T5250
    2 GB ram 667 Mhz
    320 GB HD
    Video card: WW684 Module,Card,Graphics,NVIDA 256MB,G84

    Screen: UW220 Module,Liquid Crystal Display 15.4WXGA,True Life,Latitude CPT,C/S

    Total up (including tax and shipping) is 791$.

    What do you think about the price ? And also anyone knows about the screen part ? is this a good part or did i get the infamous samsung display ? I can probably still cancel it so fast reply would be appreciated.
     
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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  3. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    To be honest that doesn't seem like a great price. If you look at your order details you can see if your screen is a samsung or an LG etc... I got a Dell m1530 on Saturday for $983 (specs in my sig) and it is MUCH better than the one you ordered. I had received a 20% coupon though in my email box. I also saw m1530's that had similar specs to yours (slightly worse) for around $550 after coupon. The outlet is pretty much wiped out right now so if I was you I would wait until the next sale. That being said, if you don't need a faster computer and/or don't don't want to wait for a wider selection in the outlet go for it. Just remember, there will always be another deal.
     
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  4. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    mowing machine... How in the heck did you get it at that price? :confused:
    All this for only $983 plus tax! Refurbished?
     
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  5. Bwginner2

    Bwginner2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm compared to standard 599 prices of vostro they have up there (which would amount to 640 + with tax)

    Mine has 320 GB over 160 GB
    a better graphic card

    And for that, i pay something like 150 $ more.
    the rest are pretty much similar.

    My screen order detail: Screen: UW220 Module,Liquid Crystal Display 15.4WXGA,True Life,Latitude CPT,C/S.
    I can't tell whether this is samsung or LG, some help please.
     
    Bwginner2, Feb 19, 2008
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  6. WizeGuyDezignz

    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    I guess it's an ok price. I think I got a great deal.

    On 1/30 I ordered a Vostro 1500 with the following specs:

    T7250 Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz)
    1 GB of RAM (upgraded myself to 2 GB Crucial RAM for $30)
    15.4" WXSGA+ LG Screen
    256MB Nvidia 8600M GT
    80 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    Intel Pro Wireless Card
    Windows XP SP2
    Bluetooth Module for Windows XP

    $820 to my door which includes shipping and CA sales tax
     
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  7. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    Jack, yeah its refurbished. I also had a 20% oulet coupon. I figured that since it had a warranty at that price it wasn't worth getting a brand new one. BTW, for those of you wanting to upgrade your ram, I found ram REALLY cheap on buy.com. I got a 2gb stick of corsair pc2 5300 667mhz notebook memory for $27 shipped.
     
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  8. mia4l

    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    The price is ok. I think you could have got it a little cheaper
     
    mia4l, Feb 19, 2008
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    samerjb Notebook Geek

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    mowing machine...
    Great bang for the buck...
    Tell us what do you feel about the laptop..can you tell its a refurbished?
     
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  10. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    I'll let you know how it is. I still havn't received it yet. I ordered it last Saturday, and it was just shipped today. I should get it by the end of this week. I can hardly wait to replace the clunker I'm using now!
     
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    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    how do you gus sign up for this emails, i get newsletter and other crap from dell but i don't get the coupon or anything,,,
     
    imar3l, Feb 19, 2008
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  12. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Even if it "may" have some tell-tale signs of wear as refurbished, that is a very good price you got. I sure love mine. Here is the review I did on mine if you want to read it:
    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm
     
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  13. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    go here - https://ecomm.dell.com/myaccount/su...&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&source_id=100002&~ck=anavml

    Type your Email in at the bottom then click on the button that says- Edit my Subscription or Unsubscribe

    You can then click on which things you desire to receive. It is kind of weird. I'm signed up on with 2 different email addresses, and sometimes I get the coupons on 1 and not on the other.

    Jack, already read it. Nice review. I especially like the pics of the hdtv! I'm hoping to do that when I get my comp. Can't wait to play games on a 50 inch screen even though mine is only 720p.
     
    mowing machine, Feb 19, 2008
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