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    Need your opinions on a Dell deal...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by capulet, Jun 29, 2007.

  1. capulet

    capulet Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just talked to a Dell Salesperson on the phone and he claims to have found me an "awesome deal" on a XPS M1210.

    I'm a little wary about getting ripped off and I wanted to know what your guys opinion was on this computer:

    Is this laptop Santa Rosa? Is the 12.1 screen too small for a college student needing to type alot of documents. I got the college discount on this stuff so I'm wondering what you guys think.
     
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  2. jim6172

    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    its not Santa Rosa
    I like mine because of its size not too small but not
    heavy enough to break my arm or sholder when carrying ot all day.
    As far as the screen size, my work computer is a 19 inch widescreen and i like the notebooks 12.1 better
     
    jim6172, Jun 29, 2007
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  3. capulet

    capulet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright thanks, what do you think of the deal?
     
    capulet, Jun 29, 2007
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    Serenity529 Notebook Consultant

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    I think this is an rip-off. You are spending $1800 on the last generation technology. The 1330 starts only at 1299 and maxed out at around $2000. With this price range, you can expect to get the newest machine available.

    P.S. Dell is infamous for its swap-n-drop. Last time, i end up paying $200 when i order from Dell rep. Promised free warranty but i latter paid for it. Be really careful when buying from dell.
     
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  5. jim6172

    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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  6. capulet

    capulet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks alot guys, I've decided not to go with that laptop.
     
    capulet, Jun 29, 2007
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  7. FusionZ06

    FusionZ06 Notebook Consultant

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    No way...

    I just paid $963 for practically the same laptop through the AAFES.com deal.

    Add in my $200 gift card I got from Dell for issues with the M1210 and I paid $763 shipped to my door. Good deals are out there you need to look
     
    FusionZ06, Jun 30, 2007
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  8. stubbykay

    stubbykay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't do it. Price way to high. There are much better deals available. Spend a little more time researching. As one post mentioned, try the Dell Outlet. Good Luck.
     
    stubbykay, Jun 30, 2007
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  9. DoubleBlack

    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    Not a "deal" at all...
     
    DoubleBlack, Jun 30, 2007
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  10. ckthepilot

    ckthepilot Notebook Deity

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    nope... I just got my m1330 for less than $1600.
     
    ckthepilot, Jun 30, 2007
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  11. GCSU2011

    GCSU2011 Notebook Geek

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    Try the outlet I just got my M1210 from them.
    These are my configs:

    - Core Merom,T7200XPS-M1210
    - Alternating Current,65W,Lead Free,Delta - Ac Adapt,World Wide
    - ,Base Discrete,XPS-M1210
    - Battery,Primary,85W,9C SIMPLO
    - Card,Minicard,3945ULD Dell Americas Organization
    - Card,Network Bluetooth 355,Windows Vista Os
    - Dual In-line Memory Module,1GB,667MHZ,2X512,512
    - Dvd+/-rw,8X,Hitachi Lg Data Storage,M1210
    - Hard Drive,120G,5.4K SFX,W060,Inspiron
    - Information,Software, Internet Service Provider,AOL,PRI-OOBE
    - Keyboard,87,United States,Single Pointing,Gray Dell Americas Organization
    - Label,Intel,CENTRINO DCY,Notebook $0.01
    - Label,Microsoft,WindowsVista Os,Premium,Inspiron $0.01
    - Liquid Crystal Display 12.1WX,W/CMRA,M1210 $0.01
    - Media,DVD,Resource Compact Disk,Transactional Line Of Business,Notebook
    - Roxio,Creator Dell Edition,9.0,TransactionalLine of Business
    - SKYPE
    - VHP32,Digital Video Disk Drive,English,Dell Americas Organization
    - Windows Vista Os,Hypertext Markup Language GUIDE,World Wide
    - Works,8.5 English
    - Service Install Module Software,Inspiron,740M/M1210
    - Soft Contracts - Banctec
    - 1 Year Limited Warranty
    - Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
    - Warranty Support,Initial Year
    - Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year



    I got all that for around 900
     
    GCSU2011, Jun 30, 2007
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