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    What would you buy from Dell with a $100 Concession coupon, if you had the M1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DRTH_STi, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Well I got one in my e-mail today. Free 100 dollar "shopping spree".

    How should I spend it? I don't necessarily need anything but if something's a good buy for the laptop or even peripheral wise - let me know how you'd spend it or what you'd recommend I get. My config is in my sig.

    Thanks!
     
    DRTH_STi, Apr 1, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Buy something that has a high resale value and then resell that product.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 1, 2008
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  3. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    The Netgear WNDR3300 Dual Band wireless router...
     
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  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    What do you need? You could get a laptop cooler, USB hub, soundcard, laptop bag... :)
     
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  5. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    I'll check it out - i've got this crap dlink vonage router that craps out 3 times a week.

    Any other suggestions?
     
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  6. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I would buy X2P a gift
     
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  7. drumguy00

    drumguy00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm an architecture student so I use my laptop in studio alot, so I bought a second charger...

    I would recommend a Draft N router, if you got the draft n wireless card. I put one in at my dad's house and noticed a definite difference in speed.
     
    drumguy00, Apr 1, 2008
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  8. asmallchild

    asmallchild Notebook Consultant

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    I once received a $100 concession coupon from Dell because they were late in delivering my laptop.

    I spent it on a pair of Shure headphones (which were awful) but since Dell was late in sending them, they offered me another $100 concession coupon.

    I purchased a high-end Logitech mouse with the $100 (giving up quite a bit of change in the transaction) but have been absolutely thrilled with the mouse. I could never bring myself to plunk down more than $25 for a mouse in a store but when we're talking about picking one up for free (or on credit), it's a really nice thing to have. Radically alters the computing experience IMO.
     
    asmallchild, Apr 1, 2008
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  9. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Ok. Here's what I currently have peripheral wise.

    - logitech infared keyboard + mouse - generic looking/operation
    - 250gb passport drive
    - logitech $15 headset
    - $15 ebay notebook cooler
    - DLINK VWR vonage router

    Possibly looking for an upgrade from any one of these items OR something different....
     
    DRTH_STi, Apr 1, 2008
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  10. Dhaemon

    Dhaemon Notebook Enthusiast

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    First thing first, how did you get that coupon and how can I get one :D
     
    Dhaemon, Apr 1, 2008
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  11. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    you just gotta complain about something. If you just purchased your laptop and within 21 days - threaten to return it/say you found a better laptop. See what they say. Or if you've had issues with your laptop like me, ask "what can they do" about the delay. Don't just tell them you want one cuz they'll never give it to you outright if you ask for it. Just ask what can be done "in this situation" or something.


    Now, back to the topic...
     
    DRTH_STi, Apr 1, 2008
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  12. bluecry

    bluecry Newbie

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    I had the same coupon. I ordered Orange Box and VX revolution mouse. Best for me. If you need a digi cam, try Canon sd1000 s for 150. They are cool to have for $50 if you think that way.
     
    bluecry, Apr 2, 2008
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  13. worx

    worx Notebook Consultant

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    Does it say in the coupon that you have to spend over $100 or can it be under?
     
    worx, Apr 2, 2008
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  14. Lazy

    Lazy Notebook Consultant

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    id go with the router if since you say your current one craps out so often

    Or like someone else mentioned, buy something that has a high resale value and sell it here or on ebay
     
    Lazy, Apr 2, 2008
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