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    Is this a decent Dell 1510 deal? ~$500

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Tricks., Jun 12, 2008.

  1. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    Is this a good deal? I m tempted by this even though I dont realy need it lol :p

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
    Windows® Vista™ Home Basic with Service Pack 1
    Memory 2048MB (1x2048) 667MHz DDR2 Single Channel
    Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    160GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
    Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
    Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 (802.11 a/b/g) MiniPCI Card
    1Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day Onsite
    Primary Battery 6-cell 58 WHr Lithium Ion battery
    LCD 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with Anti-Glare Coating

    ~$500
     
    Tricks., Jun 12, 2008
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Looks like a good deal, but I'd upgrade to a 7000 series CPU. It will make a difference.
     
    Kevin, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    or vista home premium,
     
    yuio, Jun 12, 2008
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  4. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Not bad, pretty good deal yes.
    I'd get it too for 500$ :p
     
    eleron911, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    Not bad for the price. The ultra low resolution would bother me....how much to up it to 1440x900?
     
    mattocs, Jun 12, 2008
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  6. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    1440 x 900 upgrade is $100!
    T8100 upgrade is $300 lol...
     
    Tricks., Jun 12, 2008
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  7. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    is the 1440x900 screen LED or normal?
     
    mattocs, Jun 12, 2008
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  8. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    The LED upgrade would cost more than $100.
     
    chelet, Jun 12, 2008
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  9. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    When you've got two XPS machines already(like me), would you really need a Inspiron? :p
     
    XPS1330, Jun 12, 2008
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  10. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    If that is 500 usd then yes its good.
     
    nizzy1115, Jun 12, 2008
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