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    Help purchasing Inspiron 1420

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by weeeee, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. weeeee

    weeeee Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, everyone. My sister wants a pink laptop that is affordable, powerful, yet cheap enough to last a several years. I've narrowed it down to the Inspiron 1420.

    I've got it with these configurations for $874.40 (including tax using DPA and EPP):

    SYSTEM COLOR Flamingo Pink
    PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
    DISPLAY High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
    VIDEO CARD Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    MEMORY 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    HARD DRIVE Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    WIRELESS NETWORK CARDS Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
    INTEGRATED WEBCAM Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    BATTERY OPTIONS 85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
    SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0

    My Software & Accessories
    ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days
    OFFICE SOFTWARE No Productivity software pre-installed
    COLOR COORDINATED MICE Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Flamingo Pink

    My Service
    WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
    DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
    DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESS No ISP requested
    ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Free Recycling Kit

    I was hoping to find a better deal (maybe stackable coupons someone doesn't need?) or possibly another pink laptop that has similar specs and is on par with the price I've shown.
    If anyone can give some feedback on this configuration then please let me know. I might order this for my sis today depending on people's responses. Thanks!

    Also does the 9-cell battery stick out?
     
    weeeee, Sep 4, 2008
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  2. philly Dog

    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    If you can, get 1 gig of memory and buy additional from a re-seller like newegg and save a few bucks.
     
    philly Dog, Sep 4, 2008
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  3. mgh_a1

    mgh_a1 Notebook Evangelist

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    -The 9 cell battery does stick out
    -Their are currently coupons knocking 20% off if you configure one for 999 or more (so do it! You save money ultimately)
    -I would ditch the security software trial. There are many free alternatives which pester you with little but an email registrations every now and again.
    -Due to coupon availability, I would consider stepping up the processor in order to get the price up to coupon level. It is the only 'weak' area I can see of your build. I WOULD NOT invest in discrete graphics at this time.
    -Consider extending the warranty - I usually don't go for that stuff, but it can certainly save a head ache sometimes. Especially if this lappy HAS to last.
     
    mgh_a1, Sep 6, 2008
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