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    Going to buy an Inspiron 1525, any tips?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SkimGuy, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. SkimGuy

    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    So far I've configured this system for $939 plus Tax (1061.07)

    PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) edit
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® SP1 Home Basic Edition - English edit
    SYSTEM COLOUR Alpine White edit
    LCD AND CAMERA High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1680x1050) edit
    INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam edit
    MEMORY 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz edit
    HARD DRIVE 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) edit
    GRAPHICS CARD Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 edit
    OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability edit
    WIRELESS CARD Intel Next -Gen Wireless -N Mini -card edit
    BATTERY OPTIONS 4 Cell Battery edit
    SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0
    Microsoft Works
    1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
    No Security Software Pre-Installed
    DataSafe Online Backup 3GB

    I plan to call them to see if I can get more free stuff, or if I can get a better price. Has anyone called them up to do the same thing I have done, and what did you say/do etc. in order to get it?

    Are there any changes I should make before I buy it? I live in Canada so I can't get the imba coupons that Americans get :(

    Thanks in advance
     
    SkimGuy, Aug 1, 2008
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    aespinalc Notebook Evangelist

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    i have an advice... have u cheked hp? or u hate em ^^
    prices for ur specs are bit lower than that...
    just check it :)
     
    aespinalc, Aug 1, 2008
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  3. SkimGuy

    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Maybe I'll try them, kinda hard to navigate their site though.
     
    SkimGuy, Aug 1, 2008
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    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a Inspiron 1525 two weeks ago and honestly, the quality was pretty bad...
    I send it back and I bought a Studio 15...still waiting

    My advice:

    Upgrade the battery (very short life time with 4 cells)
    Take Vista Home Premium (basic is really too limited and you miss a lot of things)

    Sorry for my english, I came from Quebec and I speak french... :eek:
     
    theanother, Aug 2, 2008
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    SkimGuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm I was thinking about getting a Studio but I don't really want it because its more expensive for basically the same specs (Except a few bells and whistles)

    I might upgrade the battery because 4 cell is too small, but I plan to be plugged in a lot, not sure if I should get the 6 cell just in case. I'll consider it.

    I plan to reformat the laptop to XP as soon as I get it, so it's actually good that it's basic, saves me 30$ xd
     
    SkimGuy, Aug 2, 2008
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    temon Notebook Consultant

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    i have 6 cells battery and believe me 9 cells is the best its last till 5 hours
     
    temon, Aug 2, 2008
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