Vostro 1400 price keeps increasing

Finally got enough money to buy the Vostro 1400. Was going to buy it at the end of next week, and suddenly the price goes up again. Here's the config I'm looking at:

Vostro 1400:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) V145470 [223-1214] 1
Operating System:
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2 XPH232E [420-7291][420-7611][420-7658] 11
LCD Panel:
14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™ 14XGAS [320-5565] 2
Memory:
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM 2GB2D [311-7287] 3
Hard Drive:
160GB 5400RPM Hard Drive 160G54K [341-4904] 8
Optical Drive:
8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD 8XDVD [313-5521] 16
Video Cards:
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS 128NV84 [320-5563] 6
MediaDirect:
Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application MEDRCT [412-0995] 23
Wireless Networking Cards:
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card, Windows®XP OS Only DW1395 [430-2731] 19
Bluetooth Options:
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate), WinXP TM355IX [430-2629] 121
Camera:
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera CAMERA [320-5614] 21
Sound Card:
Integrated High Definition Audio IS [313-4783] 17
Labels:
Windows XP™ WXP [310-8624] 750
Integrated NIC and Modem:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem INTNIC [430-0493] 13
Processor Branding:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor IC2DNB [310-8319] 749
Primary Battery:
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 85W9C [312-0557] 27
Productivity Software:
No Pre-installed Productivity Software NOSW [412-0379] 22
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-Install):
No Pre-installed Anti-Virus/Security Software NOPRTCT [410-0997] 25
Media:
No Media Software NOSW [420-7297] 38
Limited Warranty, Services and Support:
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Mail-in Service T111YRR [983-3920][983-4130][987-6829][987-7047] 29
Dell DataSafe Online Data Backup:
No Online Data Back Up Installed NODSAFE [420-7179] 34
Automated PC Tuneup:
No Dell Automated PC Tune Up Installed NOPCTUE [420-7185] 35
Purchase Intent:
Purchase is not intended for resale. NOT4SEL [462-4506] 138

The price went up because of the 2GB of ram. The old config I wanted only had 1GB. Is it possible to return the 2GB of ram once I receive the laptop? I'm going to buy and install my own ram separately.

 

Why wouldn't you just configure it with 1GB and then buy an extra 1GB instead of worrying about returns? You can't return memory, you'd have to sell it on eBay or in the BST forum on this site.

 

When I configure it the same way with the basic configuration, the price comes out much higher than the smart configuration. I read threads on another forum of people returning warranties, ram, lojack, etc, so I was wondering if I could return the ram.

And in case I misread your post: I configured the laptop with the Smart Configuration, which starts off at 2GB ram.

 

Bump.. Is there any coupons I can use or is this the lowest price I can get this configuration for? Less than a month ago this would of cost almost 200 less.

 

1. Don't configure with Smart Config if that's going to be a problem.
2. Dell releases coupons for Vostros less often than for Inspirons. If you wait, you might get lucky, or configure a similar Inspiron 1420.

 

Unfortunately, the same config without Smart Config costs $100 more. I'll take a look at the Inspirons.

 

The Inspiron 1420 costs about $20 less with the same config, but it also has 1GB less ram. I'm using the $200 off coupon. Is there anyway I can get a better deal?

 

Wait for the prices to drop, or for a better coupon.

 

Hmmm. I ordered pretty much the exact config you listed on the 17th of December for $850 (2 year warranty and free shipping) - that is the lowest it was for the config I wanted. IIRC it was $460 off instantly.

Seriously, I cannot imagine Dell made any money off of that other than the $80 warranty upgrade.

At the most, it looks like the price went up $50 - you just need to play with the various options there.

 

trust me, dell made money
Look at my sig and what I paid..... This is after dell gave me all the discounts....I'm sure they made something off me to offer me a well loaded vostro for around $500 with 2 year onsite repair.

 

It's because theres a new 1425 coming out in 4 weeks before the new 1525 - it's all being discontinued besides for the 1720 for now. I saw one in Staples just an hour ago. The keyboard was back lit and it came in like a bunch of colors and it was a wedge shape like the new XPS's but thicker. the touch pad was also back lit all around the edge and the scroll lines. and it only weighs like maybe 4 - 5 pounds. It looked so awesome.. It was only $699. All silver on the inside and black base with the colored lids. How many people actually believed that? LOL!

 

I hate you.