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    How's This Deal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AJTx0, Jan 10, 2008.

  1. AJTx0

    AJTx0 Notebook Geek

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    The Dell Vostro 1400/1500 both currently have some deals.. and just wanted to confirm if this deal was a good one. :D

    VOSTRO 1400
    PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
    LCD PANEL 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    MEMORY 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    HARD DRIVE 160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
    OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD
    VIDEO CARD 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS edit
    MEDIA DIRECT Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
    WI-FI WIRELESS CARD Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
    WEBCAM Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
    SOUND OPTION Integrated High Definition Audio
    BATTERIES 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    WARRANTY & SERVICE Get $25 Dell Gift Card w/2Yr On-Site Service,Parts+Labor,24x7 Phone Support

    Price: $1025 shipped.
     
    AJTx0, Jan 10, 2008
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  2. Sahin

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    Slightly pricey, for a 14.1" dell. Invest in a Lenovo T61, or a R61.
     
    Sahin, Jan 11, 2008
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What will you be doing with this notebooks?

    Between the two, I would go for the 1400 unless you plan on gaming(if you want to play newer games, you will probably want a 8600m GT) .
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 11, 2008
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  4. coldplay

    coldplay Notebook Consultant

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    How did you manage to get vostro1400 over $1000 ???
     
    coldplay, Jan 11, 2008
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