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    Something to make us delayed folks feel a bit better

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rtracer, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. rtracer

    rtracer Notebook Geek

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    Just for fun, I went to Dell.com and built a computer to the same specs of the one I have been unpatiently waiting for.................

    It came out to nearly $400 more than what I payed...take off the $39.00 shipping and the $75 credit I was promised, and I'm up over $500!!!

    Another thing I noticed is that color cases are now $45, I swear they were $19 when I ordered originally
     
    rtracer, Aug 22, 2007
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    xScorp1on Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, prices did raise overall... but I went and got a vostro anyway... even though it's about $100 more expensive than the Inspiron was originally (it's still cheaper than one now).

    I love how Dell's prices are never stable.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. KarenElissa

    KarenElissa Newbie

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    Ya, I noticed that too. I just played with it and the difference was $527.36 from what I originally had. But then they upgraded me to next day shipping and today they gave me $50 off, so now the difference is $651.60! I'm only paying $837 for my computer, so that is a pretty big difference!

    Even with the delays, I'm still glad I ordered when I did. :D
     
    KarenElissa, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. shounen42

    shounen42 Notebook Enthusiast

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    $45 and $19? it was a jump to $50 from $20 for me O_O. but yea, in terms of price, im saving about 200 dollars.

    My total would've been $1359 after coupon today, instead of the $1280 I did pay (or $1130 if you take into account the credit) so I save 229 bucks.
     
    shounen42, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. gilo

    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    With demand prices always go up , they also had free RAM and HD upgrade .

    Still I'm not regreting skipping the 1720 , I'll wait for a much better gpu and/or value , DELL has gone overboard with its pricing lately , they will soon come down to earth .
     
    gilo, Aug 22, 2007
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