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    Studio 14, good purchase?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TimBoneH2, May 2, 2010.

  1. TimBoneH2

    TimBoneH2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For $1,300:
    Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core Mobile CPU
    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    Back-lit Keyboard
    14.0 inch High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife and Camera
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 1GB
    500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive
    Midnight Blue
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
    Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    2 Year Limited Warranty
    Bund. LoJack Theft Recovery - 2 Year DHS
    CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 2 Year

    Should I wait to check out the new Inspirons or just be happy with my purchase (seems like a solid deal...)?
     
    TimBoneH2, May 2, 2010
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  2. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    There will always be something better on the horizon.

    However, if you are happy with your laptop, it was a good purchase ;)
     
    neenee, May 2, 2010
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  3. TimBoneH2

    TimBoneH2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mmm, too true. However I am trying to make the most of my $$.
    I guess I'm so hesitant since there aren't any reviews out, nobody is saying anything about the Studio 14 i7 (or so I have found).
    If there is something comparable or better coming out in the immediate future I'd cancel my order and swap.
     
    TimBoneH2, May 2, 2010
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  4. jstyles

    jstyles Notebook Enthusiast

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    This was on sale a week ago for $970 with a one year warranty and the standard black case.

    Sorry to say when I check today I do not see it.

    So If you can wait and think it could go on sale again.

    Also if you have access to dell.com/epp account you maybe able to get $50 off coupon and additional 2% off.

    The system I order on the 4.4.24 was $905 + tax

    Studio 14
    i7-720QM
    4GB
    Back-lit keyboard
    720P
    ATI 5450 1GB
    400GB 7200 HD
    Black Chainlink
    Win 7 Home Premium x64
    8x DVD DL burner
    Dell 1501 Wireless-N
    15 month Mcaffee
    56 W 6 cell battery
    1 year warranty, credit purchased with adds another year.

    Of course yours has, 2yr warranty, larger battery, lojack and color lid.
     
    jstyles, May 3, 2010
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