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    Just Ordered E1705!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AbN610, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. AbN610

    AbN610 Notebook Evangelist

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    Finally, after months and months of looking for the perfect laptop for college, I pulled the trigger and ordered the Dell Inspiron E1705, just a few minutes ago. Hopefully this baby will last me a good 4-5 years. Here are the specs. Tell me what ya'll think.

    Dell Inspiron E1705
    Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
    17 inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WUXGA
    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm,
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS
    100GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2, English
    Backup media for XP Pro
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive
    SoundBlaster Advanced Audio
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
    80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery
    Carbon Fiber QuickSnap Cover
    4 Year Limited Warranty


    Sub-Total - $2,573.34
    Shipping - $0.00
    Tax - $154.39
    Total Price - $2,727.73
     
    AbN610, Jun 7, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You maxed everything out

    Congrats!
     
    nickspohn, Jun 7, 2006
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  3. catennacio

    catennacio Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: you didnt use the $750 coupon off did you?
     
    catennacio, Jun 7, 2006
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  4. catennacio

    catennacio Notebook Consultant

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    yeah... its convenient for some ppl who dont care to count bucks by bucks... :)
     
    catennacio, Jun 7, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    ouch, your right. You didnt use a coupon, did you?
     
    nickspohn, Jun 7, 2006
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  6. AbN610

    AbN610 Notebook Evangelist

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    I could not use the coupon as Dell is already giving 34% off. The 34% off deal ends today, and I would have been able to use the coupon tomorrow, but I did the calculations and it was cheaper with the 34% off than it would have been with the $750 off. I thought I paid a good price for everything I'm getting. You have to consider the 4 year warranty.
     
    AbN610, Jun 7, 2006
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  7. Leo_s84

    Leo_s84 Notebook Geek

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    That's a little expensive..
     
    Leo_s84, Jun 7, 2006
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  8. catennacio

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    thats not a little expensive...thats VERY expensive imo
     
    catennacio, Jun 8, 2006
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  9. surface

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    congradulations! thats the exact machine i have except for the t2500 here, I just got mine this afternoon and i love it. I am on it right now actually.

    ignore the posts about screen text being to small, light leakage, and other issues, for college use u wont notice any of that (i got mine for college too)

    well good luck
     
    surface, Jun 8, 2006
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    Holy crap :eek: . Upgrade your HD and RAM yourself via newegg or something at least!

    Lol, and good luck pulling 4-5 years out of anything :D .

    Not wanting to berate your purcahse, I'm sure it'll rock.. but that's pretty pricey.
     
    sinkrite, Jun 8, 2006
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  11. AbN610

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    You don't think I can get 4-5 years out of this thing?
     
    AbN610, Jun 8, 2006
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    Even though thats a good rig, I think you got ripped off. That's a VERY high price. If you were going for the 4 year warranty, maybe you should have gone with EPP.
     
    SuperKungFu, Jun 8, 2006
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    Returned the E1705 with 7800 GPU that I got 3 weeks ago. Missed and did not orderthe lower price 2 days ago - been debating to get E1705 or an E1505($600ish). :(

    Kicking myself whole day yesterday since price jumped. :mad:

    Spent more than 5 hours in dell outlet, almost bought a xps M1710!

    Ending up grap this - I think I got a good deal after the $450 off coupon that I received from Dell outlet over $1199 system!!! :)

    Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB) Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005 Qty: 1
    Unit Price: $1,609.00
    Inspiron 9400/E1705 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB)
    Certified Refurbished
    AOL 9.0 ISP Software
    Windows Media Player
    90W AC Adapter
    Hinge Cover
    AOL 9.0 ISP Software
    SONIC, MYDVD Deluxe Software
    DVD Software
    Processor Label
    Service Software
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    Dell Direct Download
    Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
    Photo Album Premium - Enhance, Organize, and Share Photos
    AOL ISP Software
    No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only
    AOL 8.0 ISP Software
    AOL Software Documentation
    AOL ISP Software
    Support Software
    ISP Software
    Image Restore Software
    Net Zero ISP
    Keyboard On Notebook
    Wild Tangent Gaming Client
    Music Match Plus Software
    ONLINE TRAINING
    McAfee SecurityCenter with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 24-months
    Intel Pro Wireless 3945
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
    MEDIADIRECT Two Software
    Netscape ISP Software
    Shipping Material
    Power DVD Software
    8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    Paint Shop Pro Standard
    Shipping Material
    2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
    Service Software
    17 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
    Base Assembly
    256MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7800
    60 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM)

    with standard 1 year warranty - but my CC had buyer protection plan.

    paying $1268!!!!

    p.s. The last 7800Go system had 1Gb 533MHZ memory and bluethooth wireless card which I just returned(with 1 week) but I paid over $1,400 with tax! And the memory price seems to get higher today AGAIN, despite of yesterday's increase!!!

    Hoping this 7800 is behalf itself!!!!
     
    superEmom, Jun 8, 2006
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