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    Good Deal OR Ripped? 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lightflux, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. lightflux

    lightflux Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, just wondering if this deal for my 1520 is good or if I got ripped:

    Inspiron 1520, Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.2GHz
    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ (1440x900 LCD TrueLife for Inspiron 1520
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    160G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
    8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
    Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    Creative Earbud EP630
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1520
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module
    3 Year Warranty with 24/7 Tech Support with At Home Service, Next Business Day Parts
    3 Years Complete Care Accidental Damage Protection
    3 Years Lo Jack Theft Protection

    Subtotal: $1,538.24
    Shipping & Handling: $0.00
    Tax: $123.71
    Environmental Disposal Fee: $8.00

    Total Price: $1,669.95

    The above is with all discounts applied (so the $253 off instantly on select inspiron models, $200 for student savings, 12% off through EPP discount, and 7% off for purchasing the Dell Plus Care package)...before any discount would have been $2434.00 before taxes...

    Still...why do I feel I got slightly ripped off???
     
    lightflux, Jul 6, 2007
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  2. Snakize

    Snakize Notebook Geek

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    I reckon that's a good deal, I got the T5450 processor, and only 2 years fullcover warranty, and my harddrive is 5400RPM, everything else the same and I got it $100 cheaper. So I got ripped off.. lol
     
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  3. lightflux

    lightflux Notebook Consultant

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    Did you apply all the discounts snak?
     
    lightflux, Jul 6, 2007
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  4. Snakize

    Snakize Notebook Geek

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    I live in New Zealand, and so I can't use those coupons... i tried it doesn't work. Anyone know any NZ coupons I could try?
     
    Snakize, Jul 6, 2007
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  5. lightflux

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    Oh I see....yeah I dunno any NZ coupons
     
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    i don't know why you feel ripped off, i dare you to find a better deal elsewhere.
     
    FrozenDarkness, Jul 6, 2007
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  7. lightflux

    lightflux Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know why either...maybe I'll just leave it at that and somebody can prove me otherwise lol
     
    lightflux, Jul 6, 2007
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    How could you apply the $200 student discount on top of the $253?
     
    dream3r7, Jul 6, 2007
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  9. Undsputed

    Undsputed Notebook Evangelist

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    Anything at retail is fair, and anything with a discount is good.

    As long as you don't go with the 4gb option, you didn't get ripped ;) That is priced insane for 2gbs extra at $1000.
     
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  10. lightflux

    lightflux Notebook Consultant

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    Damn I did get ripped....today that exact same order I placed yesterday is coming for $50 cheaper cuz of Dell's new price drops....should I call in and argue about this?
     
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  11. Undsputed

    Undsputed Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha...such is computers! By September, they could have a higher video card, 3 gbs of RAM and a better CPU for the same price! Try not to constantly be price watching cause you'll drive yourself nuts and it always changes.
     
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  12. lightflux

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    Hmm okay...I agree with you there. I'll just let it go and enjoy it when it comes :)
     
    lightflux, Jul 6, 2007
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