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    What to expect when calling Dell Sales.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by southparkpal, Feb 13, 2005.

  1. southparkpal

    southparkpal Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys. I'm in the market for a new laptop right now and have narrowed my choice to the Fujitsu N6010 and the Dell XPS. I'm going to be calling in to dell tonight but I'm worried since I'm not tech savy and I don't want to be sold anything I won't be needing. Are they normally "pushy" or are they nice people? Thx guys. If they are I think i'll just buy it online again.
     
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    andy2434 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered my Dell on-line. It was simple and easy. Don't forget to plug in the XPS coupon discount.

    Dell Inspiron 8600:
    * 1.6 Ghz Pentium M * 1024 MB DDR SDRAM * 60 GB 7200 RPM HD * 15.4" WSXGA+ * Internal Bluetooth * Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 * 4x CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) * ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo 128 MB * Win XP Pro SP2 *

    * Apple 17" PowerBook G4 * 14" Toshiba Tecra 8000 * Apple 14" iBook G4 *
     
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  3. Shadow7789

    Shadow7789 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Buying online is probably the best way to go. Just make sure you google search "dell coupons" to see if there are any good coupons available for you.

    However, you should not get the XPS, i find it to be a rip off. I personally think it's really ugly, and also, there are better values when it comes to laptops. The Radeon 9800 Mobility found in it is not top of the line any more, and in my opinion it is a rip off. You would be better off getting a laptop with a X700, X800, Geforce 6600, or Geforce 6800. I know all of which except the 6600 have laptops that contain them.

    If i could buy a new laptop right now, I would either wait for the Inspiron 9300 or buy a Acer TravelMate 8100.
     
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