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    Studio 17 for $749?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Andy Griffith, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. Andy Griffith

    Andy Griffith Notebook Guru

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    Dell had a flyer in the Sunday paper today and I'm having difficulty figuring out how to get this advertised price using dell.com/offers.

    The printed offer is as follows:

    studio 17
    Intel Core 2 duo T6400
    Vista home premium
    4gb memory
    500gb hd
    illuminated keyboard
    built-in 2.0mp webcam with digital array microphone
    jet black

    free shipping on electronics over $129

    Save $245

    Total = $749
    E-Value Code: 16471-DNPHSE2

    When I try to make this configuration on the dell site the closest I can come is $924. Also can't figure out where to enter the evalue code?

    Bonus question: I am thinking about upgrading to the lower resolution led screen. I'm an old guy who doesn't like the micro small fonts in the higher resolution screens but I think the led might be worth the $100 upgrade? I don't do any gaming. Just pictures, movies, office, web stuff.

    Thanks
    Andy
     
    Andy Griffith, Mar 1, 2009
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    xxbadboys93 Notebook Deity

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    It must have the intergrated gpu.
     
    xxbadboys93, Mar 1, 2009
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    flatsix911 Notebook Evangelist

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    flatsix911 Notebook Evangelist

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    Here are the specs on the E-Value Code: 16471-DNPHSE2

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 (2.00GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 64 Bit
    Jet Black
    Microsoft Works
    1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
    Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900)
    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
    Size: 500GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini-Card
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    Back-lit Keyboard

    Accessories
    McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days
    My Software & Accessories
    WildTangent Games
    My Service
    Dell Remote Access, free basic service
    Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
    No ISP requested

    Also Includes
    Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900) w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
    Windows Vista™ Premium
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
     
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  5. Andy Griffith

    Andy Griffith Notebook Guru

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    Ok, thanks much.

    Any input on the upgrade from 1440x900 regular to the 1440x900 LED for $125?

    I'm not one to upgrade frequently. My current Dell laptop was manufactured in 2001. :)
     
    Andy Griffith, Mar 1, 2009
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    flatsix911 Notebook Evangelist

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    Andy, don't bother with the high resolution RGB LED display (1920x1200) it will add $250 to the price.
    Also would not bother with the Bright widescreen 17.0 inch WLED display (1440x900) as it will add $125
    The standard LCD widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900) is included in Ecode Price and is fine for a old guy like me ;)
     
    flatsix911, Mar 2, 2009
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