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    Just ordered E-1505!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ChuckH, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. ChuckH

    ChuckH Newbie

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    Hey,

    I just ordered an E-1505 with an expected ship date on or before 9/5/06. Took advantage of the 20% off coupon and saved about $400. System eventually cost a tad over $1500 before taxes. Here's what I got (the important stuff anyway)....

    Inspiron E1505, Intel Core Duoprocessor T2400 (2MB/1.83GHz/667MHz)
    15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    2GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive for Inspiron
    Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 3-Year Subscription
    53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 6400/E1505
    4 Year Limited Warranty
    CompleteCare Accidental DamageService to 4yr Limited Warranty
    Free Promotion for 15 in. (Haven't been able to access this promotion site yet!)

    I'm definitely looking forward to getting my first laptop! I even went to Target today and purchased 2 games that my PC can't handle (video card severely lacking) D&D Stormreach and Star Wars Galaxies. Hopefully my start-up experience goes without a hitch, but at least I know there are some knowledgeable and friendly folks on this site if I screw something up! Just thought I'd share (I'm liking a freakin' kid before Christmas!).

    Chuck H.
     
    ChuckH, Aug 26, 2006
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  2. Sucka

    Sucka Notebook Consultant

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    Congrats.

    Enjoy!
     
    Sucka, Aug 26, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Congratulations on the machine, nice warranty.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 26, 2006
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  4. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    4 yrs w/ completecare. holy ****. After the 3rd yr you could throw your laptop off a roof and get a brand new model!
     
    NissanSupraGTR, Aug 26, 2006
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  5. aznkid

    aznkid Notebook Guru

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    hahaha is that even possible?! throwing the laptop after the 3rd year?! :p
     
    aznkid, Aug 26, 2006
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  6. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    nice buy :D

    is that possible trashing it after 3 years and getting a whole new lappy?
     
    streather, Aug 26, 2006
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  7. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    I would assume that the warranty doesn't cover owners who destroy their notebook on purpose to get a new machine.
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 27, 2006
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    M1CH43L Notebook Geek

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    Who would trash it on purpose? It is always on "accident" :p Enjoy the laptop! I love mine!
     
    M1CH43L, Aug 27, 2006
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  9. snowbrdkid

    snowbrdkid Notebook Consultant

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    nice setup
    i love my e1505
     
    snowbrdkid, Aug 27, 2006
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  10. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    Aside from ethical issues raised by such an attitude, it is only a matter of time until Dell catches on, especially with business not going so well recently.
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 27, 2006
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  11. NissanSupraGTR

    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    Most people wouldn't think of something like that or are "ethical" so I don't think dell will suddenly end their completecare policy. Then again, most people didn't use coupons, so I really don't know. Either way, the OP's specific policy can't suddenly be changed, so he can still throw it off a roof :)
     
    NissanSupraGTR, Aug 27, 2006
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  12. E1505Guy

    E1505Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, you have pretty much the same setup as I. Great for moderate gaming.
     
    E1505Guy, Aug 27, 2006
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  13. khanhfat

    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    i shouldn' get the 2.0ghz CPU to save some money for RAM and hdd.... Great Buy , and how come you pay extra for warranty, does it worth it?!
     
    khanhfat, Aug 27, 2006
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  14. dhokes

    dhokes Notebook Guru

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    I ordered my Inspiron 6400 yesterday. :)
     
    dhokes, Aug 28, 2006
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  15. ramich

    ramich Notebook Guru

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    i wonder what % of Dell customers have actually used coupons? anybody has any ideas?
     
    ramich, Aug 29, 2006
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