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    Is this the best config for price?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dragon529, Jun 29, 2006.

  1. dragon529

    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MH
    Genuine Windows® XP Home
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™
    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
    256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™
    80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Intel® PRO 3945 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards
    1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
    SAVE 10 %! Add CompleteCare Accidental Damage Svc to 1Yr Lim Warranty
    TOTAL:$1,064.00

    I applied the 450 off 1499 coupon. Before this config was 1514. I'm not sure if I should jump on this deal... will there be something better than the coupon I'm using now?
     
    dragon529, Jun 29, 2006
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  2. JMiles

    JMiles Notebook Consultant

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    Thats a great price for that system! What will you be using this laptop for?
     
    JMiles, Jun 29, 2006
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    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    school, and maybe gaming, will this support cs source and warcraft 3?
     
    dragon529, Jun 29, 2006
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    JMiles Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, this is the perfect notebook for you if you ask me. It will run CS:Source if not at the highest settings then at medium settings. Warcraft III will run PERFECTLY. Good choice :)
     
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    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    one question...how long does the battery last?
     
    dragon529, Jun 29, 2006
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    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    If battery life is a concern get the 9cell. It won't stick out the back. They can be had for cheaper on Ebay after you purchase and then you'll have both a 9 and 6 cell to swap out. I'd imagine the battery life on the e1505 is excellent.
     
    Metamorphical, Jun 29, 2006
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    jujube Notebook Deity

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    You'll save a few bucks more if you used a 35 or 30% $999 coupon -
     
    jujube, Jun 29, 2006
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    dragon529 Notebook Consultant

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    he's right! $1,064.00 from the 450 off 1499+ to 998 from the 30% off 999+ systems! you go jujube! And i was thinking maybe get the additional 9 cell battery from them so i have a 6 and a 9 cell. Anyone know how long each stick will last? rough estimate?
     
    dragon529, Jun 29, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    in max battery mode with the screen 2 clicks below max brightness, wifi on, I get about 4 & 1/2 hours of general use with a 9 cell
     
    Iceman0124, Jun 29, 2006
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