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    New Here, Bought a XPS 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SandManiac, May 24, 2008.

  1. SandManiac

    SandManiac Notebook Geek

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    Well, Today I ordered a laptop, It is a replacement for my desktop that just died. I saw this site while looking for information on laptops, And So far its helped a lot, And made my decision and ordered a XPS m1530. With these stats.

    Here are some of the stats of my build. And at the end, The good price.

    Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD(1440x900) with 2.0 MP Camera
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth
    Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
    56WHr 6-Cell Battery
    Intergrated Sound Blaster
    Finger Print Scanner
    1 year Acidentital, And In-Home Service Warrenty.
    Also Belkin Black/Grey Case.

    I used a 25% off coupon, And got it all for $1400.

    Now.. Time to wait... Its going to seem like forever.
     
    SandManiac, May 24, 2008
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  2. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    What can you say, its the most popular laptop in the market right now,and a powerful one at that!
     
    Forte, May 24, 2008
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  3. kamehame

    kamehame Notebook Evangelist

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    Man, I got mine just a few months ago and it's pretty much the same (I have a T9500, but with only 3 Gb RAM) and it cost around $2200. :(

    EDIT: But I am still really happy with it. Just sad about the price drop.
     
    kamehame, May 24, 2008
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  4. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Its always gonna get better. One day in October, we may see illuminated keyboards and a sleeker design. Deal with it, tech changes. Its inevitable!
     
    Forte, May 24, 2008
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  5. escalera

    escalera Notebook Guru

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    Welcome and Congratulations!

    Waiting is the worst thing ever. lol.
     
    escalera, May 24, 2008
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  6. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes waiting is really bad, but i guess once you get it you will be all happy.. Congrats on your new laptop, I'm still waiting to get mine :)

    One thing tho, if you have read around on here, you should of known that you should get only 1GB from dell and then buy a 4GB kit off of newegg or frys or something, because dell charges you $50 per gig, and thats $150 for a 4GB, and newegg or frys only charge $50 for a 4GB and it takes about 8 minutes to install..
     
    Lefix, May 24, 2008
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  7. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Well, the min is 2 gig so.. not much you can do about it. I actually ordered my ram from newegg yesterday getting ready for its inception hopefully by the end of next week if im very very lucky.
     
    Forte, May 24, 2008
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  8. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess you could call Dell and tell them that you only want 1GB and see if they can take any more money off lol..
     
    Lefix, May 25, 2008
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