Is this a good setup / price? Studio 15

Is this a good setup / price? or is there something better to get for the same money or a little more money or go with this and dont look back?

thanks



Studio 1537, Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 2.2GHz, 1066Mhz, 3M L2 Cache
4GB, DDR2, 800MHz 2 Dimm
Bright, Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
250G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English 64 bit
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11AGNHalf Mini Card
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
4 Year Limited Warranty
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, 3 Year Extended
$75 Dell Dollars Code. Dell Dollars Code will be sent automatically 4-6 weeks CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 4 Year
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data
Integrated Finger Print Reader
Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1280x800)
Intel Centrino Label


$1,550

 

i just bought a studio 17 with virtually the same setup
i love it! cant stop raving to my friends how awesome it is
so far no problems, i reloaded my OS and it works great
unless ur doin some hardcore gaming this will be more than you need

buy it, you wont be sorry

 

That's not too bad with that sort of warranty. I think you will also be very happy with the LED screen, I really like mine/

 

Thanks for your help and insight. Two more questions if you dont mind:

Do you think the warranty is over kill? its like $450 out if the $1550 plus tax $150. the cpu is like close $900.

Also is this laptop middle of the road or higher end?

thank you!

 

Just add to the screen 1440x900 LED
It is better

 

is that worth the extra bucks? better for watching movies i guess?

 

Four years is a lot, but it depends on how long you want to keep it. Plus, if you decide to sell it you are more likely to find willing customers if they see they are still covered under warranty. But is that worth almost a third of the price?

 

YES!
I was surprised on first look too, but Yea 1440x900 with LED is better than 1280x768 with LED!
So YES FOR ME 100% WORTH!

 

Heres a tip, their telling you to get an LED screen, good advice. So drop the warranty down a bit to recoup some money and buy the LED screen. When you have enough money at a later date extend the warranty. Infact if you extend it later you might be able to haggle the price with them.

 

I agree. I would forgo a little warranty for the LED screen I have.

 

I have the same Studio 15 heading my way...but 320 GB hard drive, and Blu Ray player, and 1920x1200 screen, for 1,054$ shipped. Look for coupons online.......

 

thanks all for the input!

is that $1054 price with tax and any warranty? where for studio coupons I searched online cannot find one
thanks

 

Its 25% any 1399 or higher....

 

this is the only one i can find? 25% off Dell XPS M1330 & M1530 Laptops $1399+ Coupon Code: 9197FGL4LXBKSM

do you have a code?

thanks

 

yea thats the one I used, +5% DPP discount and 75$ customer satisfaction coupon I had....

 

it works on Studio laptops

 

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Ok so whats better to go with

better processor:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9400 (2.530GHz/1066Mhz FSB/6MB cache) [add $175 or $5/month1]

or better screen

Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900) [add $125]

if you had to pick one? i reduced the warranty to two years. amex will add another year for free so i have 3 yrs

thanks!!

 

I'd go with the screen.

 

I got the P8400 processor and a 1920x1200 screen...

 

bbut thats because my studio has blu ray

 

did the deed! THANKS for the help!!!! i couldnt help IT basically went for it ALL and after the $75 gift card it comes to $1550

Studio 1537, Intel Core 2 Duo T9400, 2.53GHz, 1066Mhz, 6M L2Cache
Plum Purple
4GB, DDR2, 800MHz 2 Dimm
Back-lit Keyboard
Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch WLED display (1440x900)
256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
250G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English 64 bit
Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Roxio Creator 10 Dell Edition,Factory Installed
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11AGNHalf Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
4 Year Limited Warranty
At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support
$75 Dell Dollars Code. Dell Dollars Code will be sent automatically
LoJack Theft Recovery - 4 Year DHS
CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 4 Year
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
Integrated Finger Print Reader
Hi Resolution/Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1440x900) w/ camera

 

Very nice, enjoy your new notebook. When is the ESD?

 

thanks!! 12-22 just in time for Santa

 

Not bad they seem to be pumping out notebooks faster than they were earlier this summer. Nice Christmas present you got yourself.

 

actually 4 the wife but she better use it to make money

 

Yes, hopefully you get a good return on that investment

 

amen!!!

 

Haha. Good deal!

 

HOLY Sh_t! THANKS! This laptop is awesome! So happy with the purchase. got it today.

thanks for the help and insight!

 

thats a good deal with 4 years warranty and 4 years Lojack.

 

Sillyrabbit, congrats on the new Studio 1537.

My studio is on order and almost a clone of your specs except no 64-bit Vista and I added a Blu-ray drive.

Now that you have the new laptop, would you change your specs to add or delete any features?

My detailed order specs are listed here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=334198

 

Thanks Ice Cold and congrats Flats!

I really wouldnt change anything the notebook is sweet and almost perfect but...

i am a little disappointed with sound/audio is way too low not sure how to fix this. anyone else notice the sound is low!