I need some help ASAP. How much should I pay for this specification for the STUDIO 17?

Okay, so I just called Dell.

This is what I got them to offer me.

17" STUDIO
T8100 processor
WLED display
3gb memory
320gb hdd space
ATI 3650 HD graphics card


For a price of $1319 CDN + taxes.

Is this a good deal? Should I jump on it? I told the guy I'd call him back.

The first week the Studio 17 came out. I got this exact same configuration on the Dell.ca website, but now when you opt for this configuration, the price is more.

Please help me decide if I should go ahead with this laptop

THANKS!!!!

 

looks close to gateway 6860
i would get 4gig tho
i honestly dont know if thats a good price or not

 

okay. i'll check that out. though i'm kinda iffy about gateway. never heard much about em.

this is a laptop that i could get from my local staples. i think it's pretty good:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=737948&CatIds=83,84,85,4234&AffixedCode=WW&=&=
* Features: 2.00GHz Intel Centrino Processor Technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250
* 3GB DDR2 System Memory (expandable to 4GB)
* 250GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
* BluRay ROM/DVD Super-Multi Drive
* NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS with up to 1535MB (shared) graphic memory and 256MB dedicated
* 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1440 x 900) LCD
* Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN
* Intel PRO/Wireless network connection; Bluetooth
* 56K High-Speed Modem
* Comes with HP Pavilion webcam with stereo integrated microphone, mobile stereo earbud headphones and HP Mobile remote control
* Ports: 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 headphone out, 1 microphone in, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 3, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* Software Included: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days complimentary live update); HP Total Care Help and Support Centre, HP PC Recovery, HP Photosmart Essentials, HP QuickPlay, Muvee AutoProducer, HP Games, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial version)
* 15.16”L x 11.65"W x 1.57”H
* Weight: 7.7lbs
* 1-Year Limited Warranty.

for $1100 + taxes.

 

yeah look at gateway 6860 or the other fx laptops
4 gigs 8800 gts 17 inch 1.8 c2d
only 1300 usd

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-DELL-Studio...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i know you want the 17 but this looks like a good deal...

 

I can't get the Gateway here in Canada.
The site leads me to the retail stores in Canada that sell Gateway comps.
But none carry the 6860. They all hardly carry gateways in general.

That Studio 15 is good, but I'm really keen on a 17".

What does everyone else think of this $1319 deal from Dell?

 

anyone else???

 

Here is my advise, look into SAGER website and try to configure a similar one (maybe even with better parts and Centrino 2). Then tell the DELL representative you got a better deal and unless they lower the price further, otherwise you won't buy. You should be able to bargain a little more. But honestly, if I were you I wouldn't take the leap yet, cause SAGER is really offering great products (Centrino 2), and the price is still lower than the Studio (with soon to phase out Centrinos).

 

I checked the p6860. It's gonna be $25 more than the dell i have configured. The card is the 8800 so it's (a lot?) better. BUT the cpu is a T5550. And I don't think the screen is an LED.

Sager. I checked too. Really good looking comps. Same with the Gateways.
The only 17" in my price range is the NP6790:

T8100
2gb memory (max i could get)
320 gb hdd
8400m g video card

$1154