Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
From the pictures on the Dell website it doesn't look that thick, at least not the 1520.
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the Compal IFL90/Sager NP2090 is a much better deal. way better, looks better, it's not as thick, cheaper, and it doesn't have the ewwww factor. i just configured a 1520 and i made a choice... i'm going for the Np2090(unless they come up with a us$500 coupon in less than a month, that of course will not happen
). anyone else doing the same after configuring a 1520?
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No new Dell Notebooks on german website, yet...
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Those prices are unacceptable to me. They have way too many competitors that have equal or superior offerings at lower prices.
They better get those discounts and coupons issued quick!
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Dell University. Get a 4% discount for $1200-1600 systems (might be off a few hundred on the low end) or 6% for $1600+ systems. Double that if the warranty is three or more years (it might well end up being cheaper with the better warranty
) And coupon codes
do work with the student discounts - two weeks ago you could get $691 off on an e1705 and then 12% additional from the student discount (still kind of wishing I'd pulled the trigger on that deal).
But the prices aren't really so bad compared to the end-of-line deals. I actually configured an e1720 with the same specs (except Santa Rosa and DX10), and without AntiVirus and LoJack for $12 less than the e1705 with the awesome deal :O. Interestingly, the e1720 is only $19 more expensive than the equivalent e1520 when you get the right configuration (the e1705 was only $3 more expensive).
Anyone else notice that there's no anti-virus options on the higher-end e1720 models? I'm hoping this means no trials, either. My school's providing me with anti-virus for free, so I had no need for that option. Add LoJack for equivalency, and the new model is $38 more expensive - a fair deal for a higher quality chassis.
(I've been having fun with Excel spreadsheets)
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To kitty...
1. Sims 2 should run on the most basic card. I have no idea about the Warcraft games.
2. Up to T7300 is probably worth it if you have extra left after everything else. Above that, no. But if you're running a little over-budget, you should safely be able to cut the processor as much as you need to get in budget.
3. I'd definitely recommend upgrading to 1.5 GB of RAM with Vista, 2 GB if you have extra left in your budget. 1 gig isn't enough for Vista and games, even the ones you're playing. If you can get XP, you should be fine with 1 GB.
4. Go to a store and compare the glossy and non-glossy. Look for the ThinkPads. They're about the only non-glossy ones you'll find. Alternately, if you have a laptop, you could bring it and compare - yours is in all likelihood non-glossy. As to the sunlight problem - I'm sure its worse with glossy, but my CRT glares really bad in direct sunlight, too, so neither is perfect.
5. From what I've heard, most people can't tell the difference. If you're a music buff, it might be worth it, but even then if you can't make much difference between an LP 45 and a CD it's probably not worth it. It also probably isn't worth it if you don't plan on using (pretty good) headphones - laptop speakers aren't exactly top-notch. For 90% of us, probably not worth getting.
6. I'm almost certain you can upgrade from Vista to XP, while leaving Vista in case you ever change your mind. The Windows OS subforum would be able to tell you how. (whoops, somehow that came out upgrade to XP without even thinking...) On Dell.com, you can go to Home/Home Office and then click the Notebooks drop-down menu and choose "Still looking for XP?", but right now the e1501 is the only laptop to choose from. Unless you buy your new computer with XP as the main OS (kind of hard to do outside of IBMs), you will have to buy a copy for $200 minimum (unless you have an extra Win 98/ME/2K laying around...then $100 minimum).
Also check out the Dell Outlet (link above) to see if you can snag an e1705...there's some good deals out there, but they go fast. And if there aren't any when you first check, try again in 6 hours or so and there might be then...the turnover really is fast.
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Seems the 1720 now has a dual hard drive option
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You are confused!
The $769 is the base AMD Turion Inspiron 1521.
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Well, I've been checking out the IFL90 for a little more than a month now. I knew that the 1520 was coming and was hoping that it could be better than the IFL90 but I checked the 1520 this morning and I'm disappointed. The price is not competitive and they still don't offer a Linux version of the machine. I understand that there eventually will be coupons to use and that they will probably offer a Linux version but the clock is ticking against Dell right now.
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Just got to work and checking them out... I like so far. looks like all the problems you guys were having is because of the process they went through to upgrade the site. And some one mentioned about the bluetooth, I know there was a glitch on the site but yes it is built in just like a wireless card, doesn't mean they wont charge extra for it
It will be under the strip just above the keyboard.
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I think it really bites that none of the 1520s have a bundle option including 2gb of ram
The 1420 almost works out to be a better deal by about 200 dollars. If only I could configure the 1520 the exact same way for the same price, with an 8600GT. I know the 1520 will cost slightly more since it is a bigger unit, but not that much more!
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Upcoming; Inspiron 1520 and 1720
Discussion in 'Dell' started by Inspired911, Jun 3, 2007.
