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    Vostro 1500 - Is this a Good Deal ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by forman, Oct 23, 2007.

  1. forman

    forman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would appreciate any comments regarding the following Dell Vostro 1500 deal that I am thinking of purchasing. I plan on using it for web browsing, email, and word processing. No gaming. Also, is it worth upgrading to T7250 (2.0 Ghz) for an additional $95 ? Thank you very much for your help.

    Dell Vostro 1500
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 (1.6 Ghz / 800 Mhz)
    Vista Home Premuim
    15.4 inch XGA with TrueLife
    2 GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667 MHz
    120 G 5400 RPM Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner
    128 MB Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS
    Intel PRO Wireless 3945 802.11 a/g
    85 WHr 9-cell Battery
    1 Year Warranty with Mail-In
    Free Shipping

    Price = $ 728 + Tax
     
    forman, Oct 23, 2007
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  2. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    The CPU you have there should be more than adequate if you only do web browsing, word processing...

    I would spend the money on warranty instead. i.e 2/3 year completecover.
     
    lordnikon, Oct 23, 2007
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  3. steveeb

    steveeb Notebook Guru

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    ^^ I agree. If you don't want to go for the complete care, at least get the two-year on-site warranty for $79.
     
    steveeb, Oct 23, 2007
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  4. kamote

    kamote Notebook Geek

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    yes a longer warranty is better...
     
    kamote, Oct 23, 2007
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  5. oresteez

    oresteez Notebook Consultant

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    maybe even try to lower the ram to 1 GB to save a few extra bucks?
    although you are going with vista...so that's a tossup hehe
     
    oresteez, Oct 24, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree with lord nikon and the price is also good
     
    gridtalker, Oct 24, 2007
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  7. crinzema

    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    how could you get home premium with a business laptop?
     
    crinzema, Oct 24, 2007
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  8. aebrowne84

    aebrowne84 Notebook Consultant

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    It's "small business". Maybe you work from home and don't need the network capabilities, who knows. It's possible though.
     
    aebrowne84, Oct 24, 2007
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    aebrowne84 Notebook Consultant

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    Good price if you don't want to upgrade the ram yourself.
     
    aebrowne84, Oct 24, 2007
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  10. SJSMR2

    SJSMR2 Notebook Guru

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    Good Price. I think you will be fine with the T5470 processor.
     
    SJSMR2, Oct 24, 2007
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  11. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    i have that processor in that laptop, and its fine. i mainly surf the web listen to music, photoshop, light gaming etc. its never stressed. id rather put that money away for my next laptop ;)

    oh if you care, i got the specs below (notice the upgraded screen and 160gb hd) but with 1gb ram for 699+tax. i added the ram myself.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 24, 2007
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