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    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ceraus, May 15, 2008.

  1. Ceraus

    Ceraus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am a little confused, i called in dell to change the color of my XPS 1530; and the total amount changed from $2040 to $1160, with tax and shipping; am i missing something?
     
    Ceraus, May 15, 2008
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    WOW what a deal
     
    j89, May 15, 2008
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    j89 Notebook Consultant

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    maybe wait for the computer to come and if its all good and they only charged 1160 then keep it!
     
    j89, May 15, 2008
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  4. Cin'

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    Ummm...I think you got a really, really good deal ;) :)

    And, I would go with it..Unless you hear otherwise ;) :)

    If you want, you can call them to find out, why there is the significant price differential? :p ;)

    Congrat's to you ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 15, 2008
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  5. lostnumber

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    agreed. Go ahead and order. They'll let you know if there is a problem. I once ordered an HP which was listing $900 cheaper. It was flagged, and then they offered it to me for a reduced price but not the full "reduced" price. I would go ahead and order and see what happens, don't phone them up though. they might recalculate the deal!
     
    lostnumber, May 15, 2008
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  6. hanime

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    Yeah, just keep silent like me. I ordered the XPS M1530 w/ the SoundBlaster X-Fi ExpressCard. The express card got shipped early, and my XPS got cancelled. So I reinstated the whole purchase and now I got an extra express card. Basically I got those express cards for $50 instead of $125+. :p
     
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  7. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Check the specs, and if it is the same, keep it, they might have configured you a basic system and only changed the color, thats what it sounds like..
     
    Lefix, May 16, 2008
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  8. Ceraus

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    I checked the specs, we even confirmed every single part over the phone; i dont wanna call to make sure they made a mistake, might get lucky XD
     
    Ceraus, May 17, 2008
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    Does it really make that big of a difference? Never used that kind of a thing before, but judging by the physical hardware of the speakers, I have a feeling it doesnt make that much of a difference.
     
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  10. Cin'

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    Sounds like your good to go then ;) :)

    When is your shipping date??
     
    Cin', May 17, 2008
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    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    I've read reviews before I decided on the card and most users seem to be happy with their purchase. From personal experience, it does make a difference in how music, movies, and games are amplified through headphones and sound system. I have tested this myself by hearing from the integrated vs. the X-Fi sound jack on the same MP3 track and noticed the difference. It's more crispy, clear, and more "umph" on the X-Fi card.

    Sorry original poster for jacking the thread, but good luck with the deal. :)
     
    hanime, May 17, 2008
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  12. Ceraus

    Ceraus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not at all hanime, helping others is good thang :D

    The first order ship date was 05/29; the "re-entered" orderdate is 6/04; so not much of a delay.
     
    Ceraus, May 17, 2008
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  13. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    5 days delay, basically half the price, damn youre lucky.. Why would the original price of the 1530 be $2000 anyway? I got mine almost spec'ed to the best and it only came out to be $1283.48 shipped next day air..
     
    Lefix, May 17, 2008
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  14. Ceraus

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    i actually got the specs exactly like yours (except its with a 7200rpm 250GB drive); it came out to $2000 WITH the stackable $800 savings; so i guess the guy saw it was overpriced and but it down? <_<
     
    Ceraus, May 18, 2008
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  15. Lefix

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    $2000 with the stackable savings? which savings is stackable?
     
    Lefix, May 18, 2008
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    i forgot which were, but it was the coupons before the 29th of april; theres always usually either the 25% off option or the student discount of 15% off
     
    Ceraus, May 18, 2008
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  17. Lefix

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    I see.. the 25% plus EPP.. I got that except my EPP was only 5% but i also got free next day air shipping.. good enough for me..
     
    Lefix, May 18, 2008
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