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    I blame the 20% off coupon....

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hodgeMN, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. hodgeMN

    hodgeMN Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell sent me a 20% off outlet coupon and with with a 2% DPA coupon I found the following for $666.28 (after discounts):

    Studio 17 (1735) Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Studio 17 (1735) Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
    Processor Label
    Software
    Operating System Label
    AOL Software
    Software
    250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    Documentation
    Dell Support 2.0 Software
    Power Cord
    Software
    Software
    Scratch & Dent
    Operating System DVD
    Dell Solution Center Software
    Dell 1397 802.11B/G Wireless Mini Card
    17 inch WUXGA TrueLife High Resolution, Glossy Laptop Screen
    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
    9 Cell Battery, Primary
    Keyboard on Notebook
    256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Shipping
    8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    90W AC Adapter
    Microsoft Works 9.0
    Service Software
    Resource DVD
    Jet Black
    Information
    Shipping Material
    Information
    Image Restore Software
    Software
    Roxio Creator 10
    No Fingerprint Reader
    I am considering adding complete care, within my 30 day period - they want $359 for 3 years. I know with the Nvidia cards complete care was needed. Any thoughts on this model and the need for complete care?
     
    hodgeMN, Jan 28, 2009
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    $359 is more than half of the total notebook cost; that is way too much. Complete care is an additional warranty on top of the standard hardware warranty that covers accidental damages and theft. Any hardware failure (i.e : nVidia GPU problem) is covered with the standard warranty, you don’t need Complete Care, if you only want warranty against hardware failures then extend the hardware warranty to 3 years (that is cheaper than CC).
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    I second PhoenixFx. It's not worth it. I can guarantee you 3 years from now there will be better and cheaper notebooks that you will cringe about the fact that you still have to pay $359 in that 3rd year even though your notebook has become much cheaper and older by then.
     
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  4. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    359 is a great deal, especially if you have a accident. unless you want to buy a new pc.

    they don't understand the concept behind accidental damage
     
    Boo Boo, Jan 29, 2009
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  5. Cin'

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    Complete Care - was a must for me, as my 1530 was my first lappy...and, I can be accident prone..and you never know what could potentially happen.

    For me..being cover *all around* was what I needed. :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 29, 2009
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