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    Studio 15 or an HP from Best Buy?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Takk, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Takk

    Takk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking at purchasing the Studio 15 tonight for my wife and take part of the savings Dell has on their site for this weekend. Just need some reassurance i guess :)

    I look at the HP's at Best Buy and for about $700 i can get the same specs almost. But i like the color options for her on Dells, the video card, backlit keyboard and screen and the Dell Studio is about $1050 configured.

    I'm just thinking she uses the laptop for email, web surfing, and Adobe InDesign.. I know the notebook will be an overkill but just been wanting a Dell for awhile.

    Other sites all kind of bash dell and say go HP - so just was looking for any opinions.

    Thanks...
     
    Takk, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    From past experience with some of my "clients", I would NEVER buy a computer from best buy. Nothing but trouble with their extended service plans. They refuse to honor their warranties and accidental service plans and the laptops come with a enough bloatware to fill a 2.5 ton truck.
     
    millermagic, Jul 27, 2008
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    ttran88 Notebook Consultant

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    tsuzukab Notebook Guru

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    I will NEVER buy an HP again!!! They are really crappy anymore!
     
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  5. Takk

    Takk Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the replies..
    went ahead and bought her the Studio 15 last night on someone's deal link they posted..
    $949 for the WLED display, free color pink, fingerprint reader, backlit kybd, 320g drive. 2.16Ghz and ATI HD video card. oh and 2 day free shipping..
    Dell says it'll ship on 8/4..

    gawd.. wish i was getting this for myself - i'm thinking World of Warcraft would run great on it :)

    thx again.
     
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  6. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Looks like a nice machine you are getting ... er ... she is getting haha
     
    millermagic, Jul 28, 2008
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