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    Just ordered D620: first notebook!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by drakematthew, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. drakematthew

    drakematthew Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you guys/gals think?

    Item Description
    1 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500 (2.00GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core
    Latitude D620: Intel® Core™ Duo T2500 (2.00GHz) 667Mhz Dual Core
    SKUs: D6220D - [222-1160]
    LCDs: 14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD Panel
    SKUs: 14WXG - [320-4573]
    Memory: 1.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 1 DIMM
    SKUs: 1G1D6 - [311-5686]
    Internal Keyboard: Internal English Keyboard
    SKUs: ENG - [310-7270]
    Graphics: 256MB NVIDIA® Quadro NVS 110M TurboCache™
    SKUs: NVS110M - [320-4574]
    Hard Drives: 100GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM
    SKUs: 100D72 - [341-2982]
    Touchpad Options: Touchpad with UPEK® Fingerprint Reader
    SKUs: FRTPAD - [310-7269]
    Floppy Drive: No Floppy Drive
    SKUs: NFD - [340-8854]
    Operating Systems: Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2, with media
    SKUs: XPPRO2 - [420-4790]
    Bluetooth: Dell Wireless® 350 Bluetooth Module
    SKUs: BT350 - [430-1487]
    AC Adapter: 90W A/C Adapter
    SKUs: 90AC - [310-7284]
    Module Bay Devices: 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio Digital Media™ and Cyberlink Power DVD™
    SKUs: 8XDVRW - [313-3883]
    Wireless LAN (802.11): Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card
    SKUs: IPW3945 - [430-1481]
    Resource CD: Resource CD - Contains Diagnostics and Drivers
    SKUs: RCD - [313-3885]
    Batteries: 6 Cell Primary Battery
    SKUs: 6C - [312-0378]
    Hardware Support Services: 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-site Service and CompleteCare
    SKUs: U3CC - [900-6232] [900-6600] [960-0407] [983-2207] [983-2217]
    Installation Services: No Onsite System Setup
    SKUs: NOINSTL - [900-9987]
    File System: NTFS File System for all Operating Systems
    SKUs: NTFS - [420-3699]
    Reference Guide: Quick Reference Guide
    SKUs: REF - [310-7282]
    Additional Options: Aggregate Special P99646030 Exp 05/26
    SKUs: [460-2855]

    Unit Price: $1,360.46
    S&H: $40.00
    Taxes: $70.04
    Order Total: $1,470.50

    1% Cashback from Credit Card: $14.70
    Total after Cashback from CC = $1,455.80
     
    drakematthew, Jun 10, 2006
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  2. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    nice setup!!
     
    deedeeman, Jun 10, 2006
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  3. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    No offense but how in the h*** did you manage to get that config for just $1400 plus tax? Where did you get that? Not from Dell store right?

    I just priced it out on Dells small businesss site, and it comes to like $1900.
    Awesome config tho.
     
    Redline, Jun 11, 2006
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  4. drakematthew

    drakematthew Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's direct from Dell. Brand New. My undergrad has a contract with Dell as well as Gateway and Apple.
     
    drakematthew, Jun 11, 2006
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  5. lolitanie

    lolitanie Newbie

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    hi,
    nice one you'll get. i'm thinking about the same one except for 2GB RAM and 80GB 7200

    just one question about

    is the completecare really useful?

    and on a dell, if the screen is not really good with some leakages etc, is it possible to get it replaced if i only took the 3year warranty ?
    thanks
     
    lolitanie, Jun 11, 2006
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  6. drakematthew

    drakematthew Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will get another 1GB of RAM from Newegg and install it myself as it is cheaper. I got CompleteCare because I'm in school for the next four years. This laptop will go to class and library with me everyday and as such it's accident prone. I don't want to have to shell out the money for another laptop if I accidently drop it or spill something on it. You can get your screen replaced anytime within your warranty limit even without complete care as long as it's from natural wear and tear such as light leakages or the eventual failure of a hardware.
     
    drakematthew, Jun 11, 2006
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  7. lolitanie

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    ok, thanks for your answer!
     
    lolitanie, Jun 11, 2006
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  8. gclg2000

    gclg2000 Notebook Guru

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    i guess having 2 sticks of ram would be a little better unless you plan on adding another 1g bstick
     
    gclg2000, Jun 11, 2006
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  9. drakematthew

    drakematthew Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got one stick of 1GB because I plan to add another GB. :D
     
    drakematthew, Jun 11, 2006
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