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    Good Deal on E1405? Only $799

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Billly120, Dec 7, 2006.

  1. Billly120

    Billly120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everybody I'm a new member and was wondering if this is a good deal here is the link: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?CS=19&kc=6V658&oc=DNPHFY1

    Here is the specs: Core 2 Duo 1.83, 1gb ram, 120gb hd, 8x dvd burner,
    Intel Pro Wireless card, Dell BlueTooth, 9-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.

    It comes out to be 870 after taxes, I wanted to buy it for a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. The sell ends this friday so any comments would be good. My girlfriend is just going to use it for email, word documents, internet, and watching movies.

    I want a decent laptop that is vista capable so your opinions will be very helpful thanks.
     
    Billly120, Dec 7, 2006
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  2. derelict1987

    derelict1987 Notebook Consultant

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    Looks pretty good to me... It will do what you want well.
     
    derelict1987, Dec 7, 2006
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  3. I'm Confused?

    I'm Confused? Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, the e1405 is a great budget notebook with an awesome amount of battery life, especially the fact that the only things it'll be used for is word processing and emails. If you haven't, you should use the 20% off dell inspiron coupons in the forum. The e1405 is very much included and all you need to do is to place the code where indicated. Good luck!
     
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  4. Billly120

    Billly120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 799 is already discounted from the original price of about 1100. I tried to use the 20% but it wasnt stackable. I think its a good deal but is 1gb of ram enough for vista because i think it comes with the free upgrade and i hope vista can run on 1gb of ram
     
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  5. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Vista runs fine on 1GB. People will try to tell you it doesn't, but it does. I know from experience. But I wouldn't recommend upgrading to Vista for a few years. By then, you may be looking at a new laptop. Also, keep in mind, that RAM is upgradeable, so if you ever find that it's not enough, simply buy some more and put it in.
     
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  6. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

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    I only have 1GB in my E1405 and it runs fine.

    By the way, looks like a heck of a deal!
     
    JeffreyDJ, Dec 7, 2006
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    Billly120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Agreed...even though imma get the vista upgrade I dont plan on installing it at least until service pack 1 or something comes out to fix the bugs. I have media center on my 1505 and I really like it. This laptop should last my gf for a long time since shes not into technology. Her desktop is only pentium 3 so she better appreciate a duo core lol. I really like this deal so I'm probably gonna get it right now thanks everyone

    Thanks also jeffrey I've been reading and keeping updaTed on your post for vista on the 1405 good work and much appreciated.
     
    Billly120, Dec 7, 2006
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  8. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    That deal looks very good
     
    gridtalker, Dec 7, 2006
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  9. primetimenole

    primetimenole Newbie

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    I got the same deal a few days ago...but with some upgrades. I had been checking the prices for a while so I think that's a good deal. I got the following for $978 (including tax):

    Inspiron E1405, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (4MB/2.00GHz/667MHz)
    14.1 Inch TrueLife Wide-screenWXGA+
    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 533MHZ,2 DIMM for Inspiron
    Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 GM
    120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0 + EDR)

    Now I just want it to get here !!!
     
    primetimenole, Dec 7, 2006
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  10. Billly120

    Billly120 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems as if the deal no longer works. Luckily i bought it when it was working. Cant wait to surprise my gf she better like it lol Thanks everybody for your help
     
    Billly120, Dec 7, 2006
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