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    Specs of the Vostro 1500 I built... Let me know what you think..

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Shaun786, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. Shaun786

    Shaun786 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Business
    15.4 in Wide Screen XGA+LCD Display w/TrueLife™
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
    9-Cell Battery

    For $1357 before tax

    What do you guys think?
     
    Shaun786, Aug 10, 2007
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  2. ocellaris

    ocellaris Notebook Evangelist

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    Put in RAM yourself and you might be able to save a lot of money. how long of a warranty did you get?
     
    ocellaris, Aug 10, 2007
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    It does seem like that's a decent price once you consider the extra cost of 3gb of RAM. If someone wanted to save money and just get 512 RAM from Dell, what would be a good cost/quality option of RAM from, say, Newegg, in either 2gb or 3gb sizes?
     
    Jabberwhacky, Aug 10, 2007
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    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    did you use any of the 300+ dollars whatever it is coupons for dell?
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 10, 2007
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  5. Shaun786

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    Nope I didnt ... I dont think there is any coupon available for their Small Business store.
     
    Shaun786, Aug 10, 2007
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  6. zfactor

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    the vostro's are still priced FAR cheaper than the inspirons imo... or at least last time i looked.
     
    zfactor, Aug 10, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What kind of task will you be doing on this laptop?

    I also recommend getting the bare minimum ram offered with the vostro and upgrade it aftermarket. Look at the hot ram deals thread for great prices on ram.
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 11, 2007
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    drop the ram to 512mb it will save you a lot then get what you need from fry's or newegg you'll spend prob less than half what dell wanted for ram..
     
    zfactor, Aug 11, 2007
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