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    Just taken the plunge....

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Pubert, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. Pubert

    Pubert Notebook Geek

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    Well despite all of its apparent misgivings I have just purchased a 1530....

    Base
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2-cache)

    Memory
    2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024]

    Keyboard
    Uk/Irish Internal Keyboard (QWERTY)

    Video Card
    NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT with 256MB dedicated graphic memory

    Hard Drive
    160GB (7200RPM) SATA Hard Drive

    Microsoft Operating System
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium - English

    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Full Speed USB Laser Gaming Mouse

    Modem
    No Modem

    Optical Devices
    Fixed 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Slot Load drive, including SW

    Wireless Networking
    Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card - Europe - Core 2 Duo Processors

    Shipping Documents
    English Documentation with English/Irish Power Cord

    Gedis Bundle Reference
    N01X5302

    Microsoft Application Software
    Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English

    Standard Warranty
    Base Warranty - 1 Year XPS Premium Hardware Support (incl. Gaming and On-Site Support)

    Enhanced Service Packs
    Base Warranty - 1 Year XPS Premium Hardware Support (incl. Gaming and On-Site Support)

    Protect your new PC
    No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English

    Power Supply
    90W AC Adapter

    Bluetooth
    Dell™ Wireless 355 Bluetooth 2.0 Module (up to 3Mbps) with Enhanced Data rate - Eur

    Order Information
    Inspiron Order - UK

    Primary Battery
    Primary 9-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (85 WHr)

    Carrying Cases
    No Carry Case

    Biometric Identification
    Biometric Fingerprint Reader with BLACK accent

    Dell System Media Kit
    No Resource CD

    Colour Choice
    2.0 mega pixel Camera & Crimson Red for CCFL Display

    Accidental Damage Support
    1 Year Consumer Accidental Damage Support - Theme Package

    TV Tuner and Remote Control
    Dell™ Travel Remote Control

    Online Promotion Option for GEDIS Configs
    Dell Internet Order.

    LCD
    15.4" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™

    Price:
    £ 848.86

    Delivery Charge:
    £ 51.06

    VAT:
    £ 157.49

    Total Price:
    £ 1,057.41



    Can't wait.....just hope I get a good'un
     
    Pubert, Jan 18, 2008
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  2. Leo7

    Leo7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ouch that price looks a bit steep to me, if I were you I would cancel the order asap. Then drop the 7700 down to a 7500 saving £80, the performance difference is only about 5% and hardly noticeable. Then use this code at checkout 6$3PDNQL4CD2VJ for a further 10% discount, enjoy :D

    Edit: I just made the exact same spec, with a 7500 instead of 7700, as yours for £908.42 before the 10% coupon has been applied. I did it by customising the base 1530 that starts at £629.
     
    Leo7, Jan 18, 2008
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  3. Pubert

    Pubert Notebook Geek

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    Cheers for the advice but Im happy with the T7700......would like to have known about the coupon beforehand but meh......i'm happy
     
    Pubert, Jan 18, 2008
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  4. Leo7

    Leo7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well if your happy that's all that matters ;)

    Good luck with the machine I hope it's a good one

    I'm also waiting for my m1330 to arrive next week this will be my fifth dell (previous four been returned for refunds with grainy screens or similar issues) in 8 weeks but my first 1330 so I'm saying my prayers too.
     
    Leo7, Jan 18, 2008
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  5. siLc

    siLc Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    One year warranty only? Why so?
     
    siLc, Jan 18, 2008
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  6. sonicwind

    sonicwind Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, I went for the 7700, too. I think it's worth it.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 18, 2008
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  7. nerzhul.vendor

    nerzhul.vendor Notebook Enthusiast

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    Congrats ^^
     
    nerzhul.vendor, Jan 18, 2008
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  8. mrl0ser

    mrl0ser Notebook Geek

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    wow that is a steep price, i just took the plunge too. heres what i got:

    Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
    Tuxedo Black
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1440x900) & 2MP Camera
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    Size: 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
    Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    No Microsoft Office
    No Security
    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
    1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately)
    No ISP requested
    Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
    Free Recycling Kit
    Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
    Windows Vista Premium
    Included 10GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Year

    Unit Price: $1,993.00
    - $549.00
    8% off
    Subtotal: $1,328.48
    Total: $1,430.75
     
    mrl0ser, Jan 18, 2008
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  9. gaborkovacs

    gaborkovacs Notebook Guru

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    What's in the free recycling kit? :)
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 18, 2008
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  10. mrl0ser

    mrl0ser Notebook Geek

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    dont know, but its free :D
    i have some old notebooks ive dissected and are no longer working, i guess i could recycle those.
     
    mrl0ser, Jan 18, 2008
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