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    XPS 1530 Discount on US site now at $619

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by POH, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. POH

    POH Notebook Consultant

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    The price for the "Best" config now starts at $1,399:

    Starting Price $2,018
    Instant Savings $619
    Subtotal $1,399

    This discount is up from $594, which is down from the original $669 discount. Not sure if it's actually more/less expensive since they've changed pricing on some components.

    Also noted the 1280x800 is gone. Default screen is 1440x900
     
    POH, Jan 18, 2008
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  2. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Not to bad.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 18, 2008
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    So they made this screen the default option... This would explain the discount being $50 higher. I guess they temporarily run out of the lower res. screens?

    ps: just noticed, the default HDD is now 250G, it was 320G before.
     
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  4. POH

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    By my math it's $25. THe discount this AM was $594, now it's $619...
     
    POH, Jan 18, 2008
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    Have you guys looked at the epp deal of the day? The 1530 is $1199 after 549 instant savings and 104 member discount.
     
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    They are getting shockingly low!!!
     
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    POH, Jan 18, 2008
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    Sorry you're right.

    They changed the price on the 1330 as well, now it comes with the LED screen and the 7500 processor by default.

    Just to confuse me even more... I just wanted to order a 1530 but the 1330 is nice too :)
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 18, 2008
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  9. SVTSnake

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    You know what is funny, If you click the link in the original message, it comes up with a special edition 1530 with Penryn processor selections... :D
     
    SVTSnake, Jan 18, 2008
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    Oops forgot to include the link...
     
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    Ok, now when I clicked on the link, it shows the normal laptop. Just for clarification and confirmation though...


    XPS M1530 (PRODUCT) RED
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache), Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED
    Edit Item
    Remove Configuration

    $1,973.00
    $100 rebate, 1 month FREE, no activation fee: info at www.dell.com/sprint
    LIMITED TIME OFFER View Details -$0.00


    Catalog Number: 29 DYCWHR1
    Module Description Description Product Code & SKU Product Code & SKU
    Bases XPS M1530 (product) RED Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache) H830DN [223-6449]
    Operating System Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED VU3E [310-9764][420-5924][420-6436][420-6815][420-7622][420-7951][420-7952][463-2282]
    System Color Crimson Red REDMSAT [313-6086]
    Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms) 2GB2D [311-7821]
    LCD & Camera High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4inch LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 MP Cam 15WXGPL [320-6078][420-7715]
    Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 25686GT [320-6082]
    Hard Drives 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 160G54 [341-5631]
    Software - Adobe Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [410-1090]
    Opticals Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) 8XDVDRW [313-5820][420-6464]
    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4783]
    Wireless Network Card Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card IP4965 [430-2449]
    Productivity No Microsoft Office MSONO [412-1397]
    Software - Antivirus Trend Micro PC-cillin with Wireless monitoring and Spyware removal 15-month TM15M [420-6487]
    Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 9BAT [312-0639]
    Hardware and Support Services 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor,24x7 Phone Support S1OS [412-0360][950-3337][950-9797][960-8710][984-2350][986-5859][988-5607]
    CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately) LJ1 [986-3557][A0973377]
    Dial up Internet Access 6 Months Risk-Free Trial AOL Advantage Internet Access AOLDHS [412-0933][412-0934][412-0935]
    Mobile Broadband Sprint built-in cellular mobile broadband (EVDO Rev A) 57MBMCS [313-5337]
    Bluetooth Options Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate) H355I [430-2566]
    Environmental Options Free Recycling Kit RECYCL [310-5408]
    Processor Branding Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348]
    Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium VPN [310-8628]
    Datasafe Included 10GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Year DASF10G [420-7091][420-7285][987-7449][988-0099]

    Collapse Configuration Details


    Move to Wish List

    Sub Total $1,973.00

    Additional Discounts and Coupons
     
    SVTSnake, Jan 18, 2008
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  12. gaborkovacs

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    What's that link again? :)
     
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    Ah found it...
    Do a search on DYCWHR1, or here is the link... Nice catch! I guess Penryn is coming soon...
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 18, 2008
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    darnit!! i just put my order in today... been trying to hold out for the penryns, but i couldnt wait any longer.
     
    mrl0ser, Jan 19, 2008
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  15. gaborkovacs

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    Yeah my finger is on the trigger for a 1330, it comes down to 1199 with T7500/3G RAM/250G HDD... really good price, but a 1530 with a higher res LED screen would be nice. No news about that though :((
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 19, 2008
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  16. m4gician

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    Would you like the code to the Dell EPP?
     
    m4gician, Jan 19, 2008
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  17. POH

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    I bought with EPP several weeks ago. Thx
     
    POH, Jan 19, 2008
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