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    Is this 1520 worth buying?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by coolguy, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I am a very light gamer. I do occasional cd/dvd burning, watch movies.

    Is this 1520 configuration and price a good deal?

    Jet Black
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium
    Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M GS
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    High Definition Audio 2.0

    = $975.57 (incl. tax) + free shipping (after $300 coupon)
     
    coolguy, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    I think that's a great configuration, it will allow for light gaming. For under $1,000 you're really not going to beat that.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Jul 12, 2007
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  3. publichealthkid

    publichealthkid Notebook Enthusiast

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    You may want to spec out a Dell business Vostro 1500 (same thing as the Inspiron 1520), depending on the config it might be cheaper (choose the cheapest one of their value packages). it's been said that they don't care if you actually have a business.
     
    publichealthkid, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. Paznos

    Paznos Notebook Consultant

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    Except a Vostro, I ordered mine yesterday same specs except Vista Home Basic and 120GB HD for $706.
     
    Paznos, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. Methodis

    Methodis Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah Vostro will save you about $300. If Vista Premium is a big concern for you, just call Dell up and ask them to upgrade you.
     
    Methodis, Jul 12, 2007
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  6. coolguy

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    For the same specs, vostro is much more expensive then inspiron.
     
    coolguy, Jul 12, 2007
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  7. FrozenDarkness

    FrozenDarkness Notebook Deity

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    it seems like you might be interested in the 1420 more since I believe it is cheaper than the 1520, plus it is lighter and everything. i wouldn't recommend a 1520 unless you opt for better graphics.
     
    FrozenDarkness, Jul 12, 2007
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  8. bmnotpls

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    Try a dell vostro 1500. Don't go crazy upgrading everything, cause then the value slowly decreases.
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007
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  9. DMAK02

    DMAK02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Vostro is really good for light settings like yours.
     
    DMAK02, Jul 12, 2007
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  10. Significa

    Significa Notebook Consultant

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    A similiarly built Vostro 1500 costs $1038 before tax. It isn't worth it if you do this much upgrades. Also as someone as said, I recommend the 14.1 inch laptop instead of the 15.4 if you aren't going to opt for the 8600M GT.
     
    Significa, Jul 12, 2007
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  11. farelli09

    farelli09 Notebook Evangelist

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    the 1520 just got a $275 discount today.
     
    farelli09, Jul 12, 2007
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  12. SteveLegere

    SteveLegere Newbie

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    Personally I went and bought basically the same laptop with a slightly slower CPU, a 9-cell battery, and the GeForce 256 MB 8600M card. Honestly I find it's a great laptop for the price (I paid $1385 Canadian after taxes and shipping). The only thing is if you decide to install XP (much better for gaming unless you need DirectX 10) you'll most likely have to go get drivers yourself. Speaking of XP... Installing it on the 1520 was a pain in the backside, I had to change a few HDD settings in the BIOS; it kept telling me it wasn't detecting a hard drive. The only thing I'd change in your specs is the battery, if it's possible for you to upgrade, because even light gaming will tax your battery. If you plan on having the AC plugged in all the time then go for it, definitely worth the money in my opinion.
     
    SteveLegere, Jul 12, 2007
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