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    Having trouble deciding XPS M1530 vs Studio 15, 1yr vs 4 yr warranty

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by louisw, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. louisw

    louisw Notebook Enthusiast

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    So.. I have four options here...

    It depends on whether I want to get the Studio 15 or the XPS M1530, and whether I want the 1 year warranty or 2 year or 4 year warranty (pretty much same price as the 3 year with the gift card).
    So.. I have four options here...



    Studio 15 -$ 1175 = 1499 - 390 savings - 44 (4% EPP savings) + 20 shipping + 91 tax
    XPS 1530 - $1244 = 1847 - 588 savings - 63 (5% EPP coupon) - 48 (4% EPP Savings) + free shipping + 96 tax
    With 4 Year Warranty- Includes Gift Cards
    Studio 15 for 1396 = 1796 - 390 savings - 110 (8% EPP Savings) + 20 shipping + 108 tax



    M1530 for 1363 = 2027 - 588 savings -72 (5% epp) - 110 (8% EPP Savings) + Free Shipping + 105 (tax)
     
    louisw, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    do u have access 2 dell epp?
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. louisw

    louisw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Those are all EPP with coupons applied (i.e the normal 4-12% off + the 5% additional on the XPS))
     
    louisw, Jul 19, 2008
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    emclo Notebook Guru

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    The first XPS is the way to go, two year warranty in home should be plenty IMO, anything thats going to fail will probably do so within those two years or after four so the extra money is not worth it! $75 to step up to the XPS is worth it alone much less the extra year of warranty, vastly superior video card and XPS service...
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    I included the gross and discounts and net price in the first post.
     
    louisw, Jul 19, 2008
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