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    Just ordered Inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by arunmkumaran, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. arunmkumaran

    arunmkumaran Notebook Geek

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    After long hesitation i orderd my new Inspiron 1520 with the following spec.

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    Inspiron 1520 	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB) 
System Color 	Ruby Red Color with Microsatin Finish 
Memory 	2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm 
Monitor 	15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife ™ 
Video Card 	256MB NVIDIA ®GeForce™8600M GT 
Hard Drive 	120G 5400RPM SATA HDD 
Operating System (Office software not included) 	Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition 
Network Card and Modem 	Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem 
Adobe Software 	Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08 
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 	8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability 
Sound Card 	High Definition Audio 2.0 
Wireless Networking Cards 	Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card 
Camera 	Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam 
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) 	Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD 
Security Software 	Norton Internet Security™ 2007, 30 Day Trial 
Primary Battery 	85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 
Hardware Services 	1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support 
Online Data Storage 	DataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price) 
Misc 5 	Please select an ISP subscription 
Media Center Enhancements 	Dell Travel Remote Control, IR
    The total comes to CAD 1366.26 (incl tax)

    Here in Canada we don't have the same discount as our US counterparts.
    I guess i could have gone for T7100 instead of T5250 but the cost ($150) doesn't justify my choice (besides we don't have option for other processors). I feel the processor is a step backward compared to my current inspiron 6400 (T2050) (am i right here or both of them are pretty much the same :confused:).

    Besides the processor (though i should be ok :rolleyes:) i am happy with my order. But the estimated shipdate is July 27th which is small disappointment :D. Would be doing clean formating and dual boot with xp media center once i get my laptop.

    Any comments on this order
     
    arunmkumaran, Jul 9, 2007
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  2. illmatic2609

    illmatic2609 Notebook Deity

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    It's a pretty good config, but if it was within your budget, you should have gone for a better processor, like the T7100 or T7300.
     
    illmatic2609, Jul 9, 2007
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  3. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Although the clock speed of the T2050 is faster than that of the T5250, the T5250 will perform better because it as twice as much L2 cache and a faster fsb. So no worries there. The CPU will not be a bottleneck for gaming. Seems like a pretty good deal considering it has an 8600m gt.
     
    CeeNote, Jul 9, 2007
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  4. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Just a reminer, all these gloat threads about new machine should be posted in the official 'New Dell' thread.
     
    Metamorphical, Jul 9, 2007
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  5. arunmkumaran

    arunmkumaran Notebook Geek

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    sorry about that. How do i move it to official "New Dell" thread :(
     
    arunmkumaran, Jul 9, 2007
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  6. weefek

    weefek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't forget, July 27th is probably your estimated date of arrival, not ship.
     
    weefek, Jul 9, 2007
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  7. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    Sounds like Canada sucks for getting computers, but you have hockey so i think you still win.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 9, 2007
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  8. Ackeron

    Ackeron Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah. You can't even get the Core 2 Duo 7300 in Canada (max is 7100), unless you complain to a few Dell reps and find one who can get you the upgrade. THEN he/she might say "sorry but if you do this you lose your coupon!," but I was having none of that BS :p
     
    Ackeron, Jul 9, 2007
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  9. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    You actually can configure a t7300 or a t7500 but then you won't get a discount (link below)

    http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cadhs1&l=en&OC=N15202V_R_E
     
    CeeNote, Jul 9, 2007
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  10. sidman

    sidman Newbie

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    I got the T7300 with little hassle, $1611 Canadian with taxes.

    Inspiron 1520
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (4MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
    Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    System Color: Midnight Blue Color with Microsatin Finish
    Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
    Monitor: 15.4 inch High Resolution 1440x920
    Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT
    Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD
    Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition

    Wireless Networking Cards: Dell Wireless 1490 802.11g Mini-Card
    Primary Battery: 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Hardware Services: 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
     
    sidman, Jul 9, 2007
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