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    Vostro 1700 v. Inspiron 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Hybrid9TN, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Hybrid9TN

    Hybrid9TN Notebook Enthusiast

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    Other than the all black case, lack of bloatware, Vista Business v. Home Premium, is there any other difference between the two?

    I'm kinda leaning towards the Vostro cause I hate uninstalling all that crap. Plus it does look a little sleaker IMO.

    Also, how can you order one if you don't have a small business? I could easily use the name of my friend's towing company, but I don't know how extensively they check these things out.
     
    Hybrid9TN, Jul 30, 2007
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    azntfl Notebook Evangelist

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    just use your home address and put in some business name. they dont care or check. for example i use eMagicSeller (one of my old ebay account).
     
    azntfl, Jul 30, 2007
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    pingnak Notebook Enthusiast

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    They put 667MHz FSB CPU and RAM in it. Not really a big deal, performance-wise.

    Selection of software and hardware they'll configure is different.
     
    pingnak, Aug 1, 2007
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    use one of the 25% off coupons today before they expire and start from scratch i was very suprised at how much i saved
     
    zfactor, Aug 1, 2007
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    Hybrid9TN Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I did some comparisons between both models with 25% off coupons and also using EPP as an alumnus of my old school. The Inspiron with EPP discounts and 6 months no interest by paying with my DPA is less. I think that is the one I will go with. Plus with PC Decrapifier out there, I can just use that to get rid of all the crapware preinstalled.
     
    Hybrid9TN, Aug 1, 2007
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    HappyFunBall Notebook Consultant

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    ^^^ I agree - at least as of this writing, it seems that the Inspiron currently is the better deal, but that may again change next week. Also, another possible difference: the case for the Vostro seems more shock resistant and hardier according to what I've read, though I'm not entirely sure.
     
    HappyFunBall, Aug 4, 2007
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