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    So How Is This 1420 Deal???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by supercomp, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. supercomp

    supercomp Newbie

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    Inspiron 1420
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache), Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition $1,138.00 1 $1,138.00
    Inspiron 1420 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    System Color Jet Black
    Memory FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    LCD Panel Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
    Video Card 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
    Hard Drive FREE! 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    Operation System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    Integrated NIC and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
    Optical Drive CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
    Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
    Camera No Camera
    Misc Productivity Software Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
    Anti-Virus/ Security suite (pre-install) No Security Subscription (30-day trial)
    Battery Options 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support
    Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested
    Datasafe Free 3 GB Online Backup for 1Yr
    Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

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    ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
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    Total: $860.81
     
    supercomp, Jul 21, 2007
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What do you plan to do with this notebook and do you plan to travel/carry the laptop around with you?

    Fill out the FAQ so that we can help you better.
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 21, 2007
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  3. supercomp

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    I need it for school so yes I plan on carrying it around. It's mainly for school project stuff and light gaming. I might need to use some math software for my major but that's probably the most extreme its gonna get.
     
    supercomp, Jul 21, 2007
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  4. phobos512

    phobos512 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If you can afford $960 I'd upgrade to the Core 2 Duo 7300 but other than that it looks good. Probably would also opt for the bigger battery if I were you - I imagine you'll be doing things like taking it to study sessions and what not right?
     
    phobos512, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. supercomp

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    yeah i believe so -- good idea
     
    supercomp, Jul 22, 2007
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  6. minj

    minj Notebook Consultant

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    one thing to consider about the battery, the 9 cell will stick out

    but everything else looks good (possibly upgrading the processor as phobos suggested)
     
    minj, Jul 22, 2007
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  7. brianj320

    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    what major you in? just curious really.
     
    brianj320, Jul 22, 2007
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  8. offbase

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    Looks very good.
     
    offbase, Jul 22, 2007
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  9. supercomp

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    Im going to try biomedical engineering. See how I like it. Might change it later.
     
    supercomp, Jul 22, 2007
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  10. brianj320

    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    wow tough field. i graduated with my degree in mechanical engineering. you will learn to love bringin a laptop to study sessions haha.
     
    brianj320, Jul 22, 2007
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  11. ace2525

    ace2525 Notebook Consultant

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    How do you get the $250 Student Discount? I'm a college student & i was about to purchase the E1420 for $900 (they way i want it) however if i can add $100 more worth of features and then get $250 thats a sick deal.
     
    ace2525, Jul 22, 2007
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  12. hlcc

    hlcc Notebook Evangelist

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    its actually 250-70=180 discount, it don't stack with existing offers.

    you get the coupon here

    http://dellunleashed.com/
     
    hlcc, Jul 22, 2007
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  13. ace2525

    ace2525 Notebook Consultant

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    ok I figured out the $250 off however how did you get that additional $50 off inspiron xps, etc laptops?
     
    ace2525, Jul 22, 2007
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  14. ace2525

    ace2525 Notebook Consultant

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    do u know hlcc?
     
    ace2525, Jul 22, 2007
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  15. supercomp

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    thanks for your help guys and gals
     
    supercomp, Jul 22, 2007
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