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    How's my order look?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ludeke7, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. Ludeke7

    Ludeke7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    -- Inspiron 1525 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    -- Dell 1395 802.11G Wireless Mini Card
    -- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    -- 120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    -- 6 Cell Primary Battery
    -- 56K DataFax Modem
    -- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    -- Microsoft Works 8.5
    -- Jet Black
    -- 15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
    -- Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    -- 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
    -- Power Cord
    -- 65W Adapter

    I got this at the Dell Outlet, after my 15% off coupon it came to $424.15

    after tax and shipping, the final price was $473.01


    How does that look for a 473 $ laptop shipped? I think i got a really good deal.
     
    Ludeke7, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    For $473 I doubt you can beat it. It should be rocking fast for everything but games.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 30, 2008
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    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    good deal but the processor isn't that fast. and after u get it, upgrade the ram to 4gb.
     
    wywern209, Jul 30, 2008
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    Ludeke7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah i know its not the best, but its still Core 2 Duo so its not too bad. There were Centrino and Dual Cores on there as well so I think i made a decent choice. It was the fastest processor they offered for the 1525's on outlet I believe.

    Thanks for the comments guys, making me feel confident in my purchase.
     
    Ludeke7, Jul 30, 2008
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    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    A 1.83Ghz Core 2 Duo is fine man. And 2GB of ram is fine too. The system will still fly I can assure you. Its a $473 laptop, your lucky you even get a Core 2 and 2GB for that price.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 30, 2008
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    Great deal there! Jump on it fast!
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 30, 2008
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    Thanks man,

    Yeah I ordered it, I'm excited. Hopefully I'll get lucky and catch a nice Dell refurb (new). Always a risk.
     
    Ludeke7, Jul 30, 2008
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    anyone else?
     
    Ludeke7, Jul 31, 2008
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    Considering the price, I think it's great. You're not planning on using it for anything too intensive are you? My only advice would be to upgrade to 3gb of RAM. The difference it makes in Vista is huge considering the price it costs to upgrade. Just check out prices on Newegg or whatever is your favorite dealer and wait for a sale.
     
    AJ6065, Jul 31, 2008
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