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    Is this a good buy? (XPS1530)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tspree15, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. tspree15

    tspree15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is more money than I wanted to spend...what are your thoughts?

    $1200

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)

    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530

    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LED

    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

    160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
     
    tspree15, Jun 2, 2008
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  2. laptop4life

    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    Its a good deal and is a good laptop.
     
    laptop4life, Jun 2, 2008
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  3. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    It's a great deal! I would consider upgrading the hdd after market.
     
    tianxia, Jun 2, 2008
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  4. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Upgrade the Hard Drive to a 250GB 5400RPM one for like $50 more.. Im assumig that you're using a 25% off coupon so it will only be like $38 more...

    You got a very close deal as me.. did you calculate tax and shipping yet?
     
    Lefix, Jun 2, 2008
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  5. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    Good deal. Get more ram and a bigger HDD down the road.
     
    mattocs, Jun 2, 2008
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  6. Lucanesti

    Lucanesti Notebook Deity

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    Whenever I tried using the coupons it didnt work, I ****ing paid $1700 dollars for my config.
     
    Lucanesti, Jun 2, 2008
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  7. dodgeqwe

    dodgeqwe Notebook Guru

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    good deal boss!
     
    dodgeqwe, Jun 2, 2008
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  8. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Coupons only work in USA, can only be used in Home section, NOT other areas including EPP. Also they do not stack with instant savings, so it is ideal to customize with the cheapest and lowest config possible.
     
    Forte, Jun 3, 2008
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