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    Is this a reasonable price for a M1330????

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jweix, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. jweix

    jweix Notebook Enthusiast

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    So far I've haggled and used coupon, etc, and I have a quote for the following for ~$1430 including shipping/tax. Is this a good price?


    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    Tuxedo Black
    1GB DDR2 SDRAM
    LCD and Camera Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card
    CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
    56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support
    1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately)
    Biometric Fingerprint Reader
    Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)


    Is it worth it? What do you guys recommend?
     
    jweix, Nov 8, 2007
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    It's a good price for a m1330. it's not great, but good.
     
    surfasb, Nov 8, 2007
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    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Get CompleteCare and LED screen.

    See Dell's outlet for good deals.
     
    lordnikon, Nov 8, 2007
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    You might want to bump up the warranty to at least two years.

    Thanks,
    Andrew
     
    caskdsajska, Nov 8, 2007
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    funny. He asks if this was a good deal or not and people go "DUDE, get an LED screen. DUDE get a warranty!!!" I guess that's the answer to the question.....
     
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    I actually went with the CCFL screen on my m1330 (wasn't worth $300 to me). However, I did get the 3 year Complete Care warranty.

    Thanks,
    Andrew
     
    caskdsajska, Nov 8, 2007
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    jweix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, the LED screen really isn't worth $300...plus, I'm a student with a budget, and I can't exactly afford everything :T

    But do you guys really think completecare is worth it? I don't think it's worth the extra $200-300...
     
    jweix, Nov 8, 2007
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    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    If you really want to save, as said above take a look at Dell's outlet. Yes, completecare is worth it.
     
    lordnikon, Nov 8, 2007
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    It depends really. If it's mostly going to sit on your desk at home then no it's not worth it. However, if you're going to be carrying it with you five to six days a week (like me) then I think it's worth it.

    Thanks,
    Andrew
     
    caskdsajska, Nov 8, 2007
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    jweix Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the condition like on those Dell outlet machines?

    I've had a bad experience before buying a refurbished Sony......and the motherboard burned out after only a few months of use...so now I'm scared of refurbished machines...
     
    jweix, Nov 8, 2007
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, I agree. I would pick LED and warranty over CPU and other upgrades.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 8, 2007
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