Flash News - E1405

That's ridiculous...

Maybe they want to see how sells are good in south america to decide the launching promo... is that possible?

 

Maybe they are waiting for the coupons to expire.

 

Why remove the 630m then?

BTW, when do they expire on Dell USA?

 

it's out!

you can find 640m on small business and e1405 on EPP if you go to the dropdown menu. there was a glitch tho and it went to the e1505 but i just changed the 5 to a 4 in the URL and it worked!

doesn't seem to be a bluetooth option which sucks...

 

Hum it's out too on Dell Canada only on small business... but ZERO promo wtf lol

it will be on Home & Home Office too I guess...

 

Sorry, but what is EPP and how can I get there?

 

Built one. ETA- 6/2

 

Some of the configuration options for the 640m are less than ideal. A WXGA+ screen is only available with TrueLife, which I don't like. It is not possible to get the notebook with a single 1 GB RAM module. For the hard drives, the speed is only mentioned for 7200 RPM models; I assume the other drives are 5400 RPM but one cannot be sure. And as we all know, the video card is an Intel GMA 950. I am going to wait for the XPS M1210.

 

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/inspn?c=ca&cs=CABSDT1&l=en&s=bsd

lol special offers for everything except for the 640m... I guess they are not finished updating the website..

 

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/inspn_640m?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

There you go guys

 

You can get to the E1405 by typing it in, but it only shows a Core Solo option in the config. Probably should wait until it officially launches.

Update: It is on the compare notebook page, but still only allows a Core Solo.

 

I agree... I guess they still working on the site

 

EPP is the employee purchase plan - you can get there at dell.com/epp but your employer has to be a member. Lots of schools can get the same discounts, so if you are enrolled in a school you should check with them. EPP customers get 12% off and then there are often special coupons for EPP - right now there is 30% off notebooks $999 or more, and a few weeks ago it was 35%.

 

WTF is with no bluetooth? Everybody uses that!

 

On Dell.ca, we have the options for bluetooth

 

I wouldn't flip out about the lack of options just yet. Bluetooth might be available, but not added to the customize screen yet. After all, the description says Core Duo is available, but you cannot pick it.

 

Anybody know if that Creative HD Audio option would suck up the battery more?

 

ROFL, Paulie, your on Whirlpool as well.

Whats the difference between 640m & e1405?

 

LOL.. Yeah, we never get anything quick in Australia, so I'm forced to converse on the American forums!

They are Identical. It's just called the E1405 in America

 

You reckon we gonna get in on Friday? Thats when Dell have new deals.

 

I still don't get how they can put dedicated graphics in a 12" (M1210) but not a 14" (E1405)...

 

the 640m is the business line inspiron, the e1405 is the home line.

 

Maybe they don't want to...

Personally, I'm happy with that... I don't want dedicated graphic card and that keeps the price lower..

 

It can be configured with a core duo. You need to select the third model up, and configure from there (add or subtract options).

 

Yeah, I believe so as that's when the current deal for the 630M ends @ $1349 - **** good deal really! I just hope the unit stays as far as possible from 2k like most of the others over here!

 

Just ordered mine. Got a confirmation with a ship date of 5/17

 

Config and price?


Argh I configured mine on Dell USA and the price is pretty impressive... why can't they update the deals on Dell CAN

 

Here's the config and price info....

Order detail - order placed 2006-05-02 14:50:52

Inspiron E1405 Dual Core
Intel® Core™ processor Duo T2500 (2MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Qty: 1
Unit Price: $2,256.00
Inspiron E1405 Intel® Core™ processor Duo T2500 (2MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
LCD Panel 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™ 14SXGAS
Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM 2G2D
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drive 100GB72
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives FREE! 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy® ADVANCED HD Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Mini Card (802.11 a/g, 54Mbps)
Office Software (not included in Windows XP) Save $100! Microsoft Office Small Business
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service, Support
Mobile Broadband No Broadband Expresscard technology is available in the market now
Operating System Re-Installation CD Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition backup CD
Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience

$750 off $1999+ (before shipping, handling, tax, and restocking fees)
Expires on 2006-05-04 10:59:59 - $750.00

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS

Dell Home Customers: Free Ground Shipping on Dell Inspiron
Expires on 2006-05-04 11:59:59 - $49.00

Sub-Total $1,506.00
Shipping Discount -$49.00

Shipping $ 0.00

Tax $94.10
Total $1,600.10


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wow! seems very nice!

too bad we do not have the same coupon system here

 

Not the E1405 on the US website. At least, not yet. The 640m on the US site can get a Duo, though. No bluetooth on either laptop.

Edit: Ah, I see. There are different config options if you have an EPP program to go though. Just going to dell.com directly doesn't give you as many options.

 

Yes: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=e1405s2&s=dhs

 

Thank you, that was exactly what i was looking for.

 

No problem dude

 

Very good price!

 

Not on Dell.CA

 

I just got nearly the same machine for my wife. Total price was $1228.54, after tax.

The differences from the above are: 1GB of RAM, no MS Office (she gets a personal copy free through her work), added 1yr Accidental Damage, as well as the remote control and MyDVDPlus (mainly to get it over $2000). I also used the $100 off stackable.

Just FYI, there are a lot of additional configurations available if you go through some sort of EPP (RAM speed and config, wireless cards). Unfortunately, the same setup added nearly $250 to the cost, and while I would dig the 3yr coverage, the addtional 2 years didn't seem worth it at that price. Plus, the RAM price through Dell is a rip off. They wanted $150 for 1GB (2 sticks) of 667. I can get 2GB of the same stuff for $30 more at NewEgg.

 

Quite nice too

 

No doubt. You can't get that much machine for that price anywhere else. At least, I hope not. And if you can, I don't want to hear about it

 

Yay it's here!! (I found out at 11:30 but haven't gotten to look at it much until now)

now to start the selection process.

Which coupons work on it?

 

750$ works fine

 

sweet now I can get my system over 2000 by getting it speced even better!

 

Good luck

 

Anyone found it on the UK site yet? I'm pretty certain I'm getting one of these beasts!

 

I think I've read it'll be released on May 5th in Europe

 

Are they going to make a better GPU available? If they do, I am in like Flint!!! Otherwise, back to my e1505 vs e1705 debate..

 

A couple questions:

How much extra heat does the 7200rpm HD generate and is it worth the upgrade?

Is it worth it to get the sound card upgrade?

Does the 3-5 day shipping mean that it will be at my door 3-5 days from the time it ships or that it will ship in 3-5 days from the time I order it?

Here're my specs:

Module Description Show Details
Inspiron E1405 Intel® Core™ processor Duo T2500 (2MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™
Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives FREE! 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Mini Card (802.11 a/g, 54Mbps)
Office Software (not included in Windows XP) Microsoft Office Small Business Ed.- Basic plus PowerPoint and Publisher
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

unit price $1482 after 750 off

sorry if it's a bit confusing

Edit: I'm guessing you can't use the coupons on the 640m since it's a buisness notebook?

 

3-5 days from the time it ships. That moment could be any length of time, based on how long it takes to build and "box" the system.

Can't answer the sound question, though I think there is a thread on these boards that talks about it.

Not sure on the heat issue, but 7200 will help in terms of performance. From a lot of the things I have read lately, a "slow" hard drive can easily be the biggest performance bottleneck in today's laptops.

 

On Dell Canada, it has the same promos as the other laptops... no special deal for the launch

 

I bit the bullet on this one just to test it out... I got 35% off, plus 2% off using DPA and another 3% cashback from fatwallet.

Inspiron E1405 Intel® Core™ processor Duo T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)

LCD Panel 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™

Memory 512MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ, 1 DIMM (will add my other 533MHZ DIMM from the 630m or just get 1GB 667MHZ?)

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (I don't game and will have a new system by the time Vista is available without its initial bugs)

40GB Hard Drive (will upgrade to higher capacity drive aftermarket)

Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 WMCE

Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem

Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0

FREE! 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability

Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy® ADVANCED HD Audio

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 Mini Card (802.11 a/g, 54Mbps) (Will use existing Bluetooth module from 630m)

No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription

Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support

Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition backup CD

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


TOTAL PRICE: $1,013.00

Save 35% of select Dell Home Inspiron Notebooks and Dimension Desktops over $999!

Expires on 2006-05-04 04:59:59 - $354.55

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS

Dell Home Customers: Free Ground Shipping on Dell Inspiron
Expires on 2006-05-04 11:59:59 - $49.00

Dell Home Customers: Save an ADDITIONAL 2% INSTANTLY by paying with Dell Preferred Account. (Subject to credit approval. Limited time offer.)
Expires on 2006-06-01 04:59:59 - $13.17

Sub-Total $645.28
Shipping Discount -$49.00
Shipping $ 0.00
Tax $38.71
Total $683.99

PLUS 3% Fatwallet -$19.34

Final Price $664.63 LESS than the $700 refurbed 630m I bought and sent back due to bad TrueLife screen... hope this one at 1440x900 w/TrueLife is better.

 

The Bluetooth module is internal right? I want to buy soon so I can use the good coupons I have, and don't want to risk waiting for them to add the bluetooth option. Is it possible for me to buy the bluetooth module separately and pay to have it put in? Or is it easy to do by myself? I hate to pay extra but I don't know anything about notebooks, I've only installed hardware in desktops.

Thanks for the help!