What do you guys think of the e1705 I ordered did I get a great deal?

ORDER DETAIL:

Order detail - order placed 2006-04-25 15:32:29

Inspiron E1705
Intel(r) CoreTM Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows(r) XP Media Center Edition 2005
Qty: 1
Unit Price: $3,428.00


Inspiron E1705:
Intel(r) CoreTM Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz/667MHz FSB)
ZD2HN
[222-1022]

LCD Panel:
17 inch UltraSharpTM Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLifeTM
17UXGAS
[320-4559]

Memory:
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
1G2D6
[311-5637]

Video Card:
256MB NVIDA(r) GeForceTM Go 7800
256NV
[320-4562]

Hard Drive:
60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
60GG72
[341-2945]

Operating System (Office software not included):
Genuine Windows(r) XP Media Center Edition 2005
WMCE
[412-0689]
[420-4830]
[420-4928]
[420-5460]
[420-5476]
[420-5755]
[420-5924]
[463-2282]

Network Card:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
INTNIC
[430-0493]

Adobe Software:
Adobe(r) Acrobat(r) Reader 6.0
ADOBER
[430-1048]

Combo/DVD+RW Drives:
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
8XDVDRW
[313-3866]
[420-5775]

Sound Card:
Integrated Sound Blaster(r) Audigy(r) ADVANCED HD Audio
SBAHD
[313-4218]

Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
IP3945
[430-1516]

Office Software (not included in Windows XP):
Microsoft Works Suite 2006- Includes MICROSOFT WORD plus much more!
IWORKS
[412-0861]

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed):
I chose McAfee included with the Starter, Silver, Gold or Platinum Package.
NOSEC
[462-3905]

Primary Battery:
80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
9BAT
[312-0374]

Carrying Cases:
Dell Nylon Deluxe Carrying Case
NCC
[310-5941]

Hardware Warranty:
4Yr LtdWarr, At-Home,CompleteCare,30Day DOC,PC Training, 2Yr AntivirusSuite
ATG4GLS
[310-7166]
[412-0358]
[412-0359]
[464-7866]
[900-4333]
[900-9753]
[950-7447]
[960-6520]
[960-6910]
[960-9189]
[982-1628]
[983-2207]
[983-2217]
[983-4327]
[983-8638]

Dial-Up Internet Access:
6 Months of America Online Membership Included
AOLEPP
[412-0787]
[420-3224]
[420-5256]

Wireless Personal Networking Card:
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
TM350I
[430-1468]

Additional Battery:
80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery
9BATAD
[312-0376]

Mobile Broadband:
No Broadband Expresscard technology is available in the market now
NOBB
[465-0505]

Operating System Re-Installation CD:
PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
PCR
[464-5503]

Separate Photo & Music Software:
Musicmatch Plus by Yahoo! Music- Music Player. Included in Deluxe and Prem
MMPLUSB
[412-0815]
[412-0838]

Dell Digital Entertainment:
Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience
SEP
[412-0856]
[412-0865]


SAVE $150 (After mail in rebate) w GOLD BUNDLE which includes 4Yr Limited Warranty, 4Yr At-Home Service, 4Yr Hardware Warranty Support, 4Yr CompleteCare, 90 day Training and 30 day HelpDesk How-to Assistance

Expires on 2006-12-01 12:59:59


Dell EPP/FSS Customers: Save 40% off select systems greater than $999!

Expires on 2006-04-27 04:59:59

Belkin 2-Outlet Travel Surge Protector

Qty: 1

Unit Price: $14.00





ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT AND COUPONS
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Dell EPP and FSS Customers: Free ground shipping on select Inspiron systems.

Expires on 2006-04-27 11:59:59 - $49.00

Dell program members receive 12% off systems priced $1600 and up with 3/4 yr At-Home service. Congratulations, you are receiving the maximum member discount.

Expires on 2006-09-26 22:59:59 - $248.50


Sub-Total: $1,822.30
Shipping Discount: -$49.00
Shipping: $8.00
Tax: $108.36


Total: $1,938.66

 

Dell EPP has 40% off now?

But yep, good deal.

 

Not sure if its for all EPP members, my employer just joined the program and code they gave us has very limited use, so might just a perk for us.

 

Well I just checked, they have 34% + EPP discount, yours is 40% + EPP discount, so nice coupon.

 

Always fascinates me how many people need outside confirmation of their "deals." Like its a mark of manliness/womanliness. It would appear not to matter if the computer serves a useful purpose, only the "deal" matters.

Sign of the times? Human Nature? Whatever!!!

Hermit

 

Or maybe they have never done business with dell before and are curious if the discount they recieved is really such.

What fascinates me is how judgemental some people can be.

Dont listen to Hermit Dijital, hes just angry he didnt get the same deal as you did. Maybe he will go and meditate on the age old saying " If you cant say anything nice, than nobody wants to hear you."

 

Actually, I probably saved several people a hundred dollars in the past few days worth by promoting the $100 off of 2000+ deal.. that is in addition to $750 off deal

I just wish people would got through the forums more to read what I wrote in past threads :/
oh well...