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    Ordered 1530 with 15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ last night!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jrg64, Dec 23, 2007.

  1. jrg64

    jrg64 Newbie

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    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
    3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife for XPS M1530
    Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M G
    200G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
    3 Year Limited Warranty
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
    EXPRESSCARD SOUND BLASTER X-FI XTREME AUDIO NOTEBOOK
    Total Charges: $1,701.44 :p
     
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Congrats? Want a cookie?
     
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  3. allshookup

    allshookup Notebook Geek

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    I got mine for less :p

    AFTER 1 hour of haggling for discounts...
    -$669.00 - Instant Savings Online
    -$100.00 - Dell Rep
    -8% - Dell Rep

    Subtotal: $1,524.00
    IVA: $125.73
    Shipping and Handling: $69.00
    Shipping Discount: -$69.00

    Total: $1,649.73
     
    allshookup, Dec 23, 2007
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  4. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    I'm interested to know whether the quality of the WSXGA+ screens in the M1530 is any more reliable than it was for the 1520's.
     
    chelet, Dec 23, 2007
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    e2chris Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered the M1330 on Thursday. I might go for the 15'' now because I didnt think the res was enough for a 15''.... HMMMMM! What to do... What to do...

    There isnt much price difference at all....
     
    e2chris, Dec 23, 2007
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    Hanif Notebook Consultant

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    Cam_86 Notebook Evangelist

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    Biggest reason i'm waiting right now... Plus Penryn, and LED displays.(yeah, i know waiting for tech is stupid, but if i wait 2 weeks[4 weeks tops] i'll be getting a machine with significantly better battery life, that runs cooler and slightly faster for presumably the same price)
     
    Cam_86, Dec 23, 2007
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  8. AirRescueFF

    AirRescueFF Notebook Enthusiast

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    Waiting for tech is NOT stupid.

    Buying something that you really don't want just because a lot of people are, IS.

    Granted, you MAY have to pay more for it, but you're the one that has to be happy.
     
    AirRescueFF, Dec 23, 2007
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    Are you always an ahole?
     
    jrg64, Dec 23, 2007
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    eVroKid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Penryn is going to be like merom was to yonah. (you could swap it when the prices comes down)
    so if you want to buy it then you should buy without any problem.

    http://laptoping.com/intel-santa-rosa-refresh.html
     
    eVroKid, Dec 23, 2007
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