I finally ordered..the 1530!!! Believe it or not!

Yeps.....Can you believe??? I still can't...I actually ordered it this afternoon! I was going to go with the 1330 - but went back to the Kiosk, and took a another look at the screen size, and decided to go w/the 1530...I think I will be happy!!! Here are my specs!

XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache), Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
Memory 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
LCD, (1440x900) high resolution & 2MP Camera
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Hard Drives Speed: 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
Software - Adobe Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Combo or DVD+RW Drive Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
Wireless Networking Cards Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Productivity No Microsoft Office
Software - Antivirus Trend Micro Internet Security 15-months
Primary Battery 6-cell Primary Battery and 9 -cell additional Lithium Ion Battery
Warranty & Service 3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Accident and Theft Protection 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately)
Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested
Bluetooth Options Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium
DataSafe Online Backup Included 10GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Year

I also added the 3yr accidental. Probably won't end up needing it, but you never know.

I'm just glad to finally have it ordered ! Thank you everyone for all of your help in helping me out ~ now the waiting game, begins for the delivery & I just have to get my router!

 

You'll have to post how you like it I'm still putting off ordering mine I just can't commit

 

lol and what will you do with your name on the forums here if you don't order it? hehe

 

Wicked man, congrats! What did she come out to total after taxes and all?

 

I think adding the 3yr Accidental for 99 dollars is a great move. That 99 dollars will be well spent the first time you drop, or spill coffee on it! Lets face it, THEY"RE CALLED ACCIDENTS FOR A REASON! Unless you only use your laptop in a padded rubber room(i'm sure there are a few of you here!), without food or water and no other humans around....you probably won't need the Accidential coverage. But if you're like the "average" laptop user who travels(air, sea or land). Eats and drinks while working on your lappy and does have occasional human contact....the coverage will come in handy!

 

@M1530 - just do it! Believe me, you will feel better afterwards! I put it off for sooo long...And, it finally came down to the screen size (bet. the 1530 vs. 1330) - and I finally went w/the 1530, & I feel I will be happy!

@outkastland - Thanks total cost after taxes - $1,540.38 (I added the 3 year, bumped it up) - I'm supposed to get a 4% DPA - which I will see at final invoice, I guess ~ no worries ~ still think the deal is fine.

@MAC5217 - Yes, the 3yr accidental was needed - didn't want it at first, but then I thought "I am accident prone" sometimes, so I did ~ and I just had the incident the other day w/my cat knocking my coffee over on me when I was at my computer so, it is a good idea!!!

I can't wait to get the notebook - As my friends would say "settle down"!! Their stopping by later w/a gift (a nice bottle of vino') to celebrate the fact that I finally purchased my notebook!!!! ))

 

What are you waiting for? Do you really think you will be able to get it cheaper anytime in the near future?

 

I'm more just waiting for the backlit LED I'm going to be carrying it everywhere so I want it as light as possible

 

Makes sense, the thin and light LED is worth it. I went for the 1330 for portability.

 

I thought about going for the 1330 but the screen was just too small and I'll be doing alot of papers on the laptop

 

would u be open to giving me your sales rep number
(if he agrees to it?) personally, i think u got a terrific deal.
better than i can get so far.

 

also, what specific discounts brought u to your final price with taxes and all? thanks..

 

Thanks total cost after taxes - $1,540.38


HOW COME it's sooo cheap?

Could i still get it at the same price today?

 

those specs are pretty much what i'd get if i decide on the 1530, probably with a 9 cell batt to start though (does anyone know if this would make the laptop awkward and have a reason why i should stick with the 6?)

 

Look around for some photos. I find the 9cell battery a little bit bulky. I would buy a 6cell for sure, or both of them (I think it's not much more to buy both with the laptop)