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    Took the plunge, m1530 in production now

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kboyer, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. kboyer

    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    Hemmed and hawed about a solid-state hard drive and decided that would be a requirement on my next machine. $800 for 64GB is a tough nut to swallow. Dell will offer it on the 1530 but you have to ask via the phone.

    So here's the spec and the price of my order. I feel this is a great bang for the buck:

    XPS M1530
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
    3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera
    Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    120G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
    Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition, English
    Media Direct 3.3
    DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
    Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
    Dell Owners Manual installed on your system
    DELL RESOURCE DVD
    Dell Travel ExpressCard Remote Control, IR
    ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
    Roxio Creator Basic
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card, for XPS M1530
    Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 15-Month Subscription
    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
    Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition
    Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
    Price: $1,759
     
    kboyer, Jan 14, 2008
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  2. crinzema

    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    you can save $200 by using this coupon code N148DK363R6WB0
     
    crinzema, Jan 14, 2008
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  3. mia4l

    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    congrats. I have a similar setup you will love it
     
    mia4l, Jan 14, 2008
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