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    XPS M170 Coupons

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dirty Spartan, Nov 3, 2005.

  1. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    Well i tried entering the coupon you guys gave me just so I could see what the price would go up to an I got this:

    What exactly does that mean and why did I get this. I hear alot of you guys saying to order over the phone. Why is this? Also im waiting for the 35%-40% coupons. Right now the coupon i have is for 25% off. My price is $3,048. If anyone wants to try and configure it and see all you have to do is leave it how it is and just change the Video Card from the 6800 Ultra to the 7800 GTX.

    Coupon Code: C1DK2T1BMT0V0S

    By the way if you have any comments or suggestions about anything regarding the XPS M170 or my future purchase as of how I should set it up please do. Feedback very appreciated. Oh yea im on a budget. I want to get it for about $2,000 with a coupon.

    Another thing, if there are any other coupons out there that you have please let me know. Especially if it's 35%-40% for the XPS M170.

    Thank You
     
  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    The XPS series are not considered Inspirons, and since the coupons are for the Inspiron series only, the coupon is not valid with the M170. Dell is either cutting back their coupon program or trying to elminate it all together. Because of that, I highly doubt that there will be a 35% off coupon for the XPS series anytime soon.

    SG
     
  3. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, better luck going with a smaller less value coupon for the M170. So wait? The XPS was considered an Inspiron, and now all of a sudden a new XPS is out, and you cant use the coupons for it? My opinion...
     
  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    It has been that way for awhile now. The coupons back in the summer were only for the inspiron series, not the XPS Gen 2. The XPS series is now considered its own series since the new line came out.

    Besides, the latitude users don't get coupons either, and the XPS series is suppose to be the high-end laptop for dell users now.
     
  5. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I have a question while we are on topic: Is this The Luxury line dell was talking about? Or is that next year?
     
  6. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    this is it. The XPS series.
     
  7. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    This is bs!

    someone please post when you see a good "XPS M170" coupon...
     
  8. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Well, there is none. There will more than likely be none, until or after thanksgiving, If even then. It sucks, I know. I'm waiting one one too.
     
  9. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    NBR posts all coupons that are released from Dell, and we always have them under Notebook News and Reviews.

    Best thing I can tell you is to either wait and pray that they will lower the price or release a good coupon (highly unlikely), or you can call dell and argue with them. They MIGHT be nice and apply, but I can't gurantee it.
     
  10. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    hmm... this is interesting.

    now there is no Dell XPS M170 coupon in the "Dell Coupons" section.
     
  11. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Luxury line answer?
     
  12. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    I said (lol) this is the luxury line......
     
  13. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    okay now back on topic.

    i need an XPS M170 coupon!! i am not going to pay $3,048 for it.

    if you find a coupon of atleast 25% off or more please let me know!!!
     
  14. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    the coupon just popped up again...

    so is it an Inspirion or not?

    well i just tried it and the coupon does NOT work. i even clicked on the link under "price before coupon" and it didnt work. i dont know if that would make a difference or not.
     
  15. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    There is not a coupon out right now. There probably will never be one out again, they are trying to cut them out all together.
     
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    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, I've noticed that before. I can tell you this, most people will call and order, then tell the rep to apply the current coupon for the insprion, they usually will. If they won't, hang up and talk to somebody else :p
     
  18. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    can you just call and tell the rep to give u a price with a coupon but not actually buy it?

    im looking to get this as an early christmas present. should i call and get a price and then talk it over with my parents or wait longer and see what happens with the price/coupons?
     
  19. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, you can if you want too. I would wait a week or two longer though, you never know what they might surprise you with(dell that is), their stocks are suffering so they might need extra sales in the computer department before they go out of bussiness(HAHAH yeah right)
     
  20. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    alright thx man will do.

    where can i get the # to call?

    oh yea thx for all ur help
     
  21. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    It should be on the dell site somewhere, sorry I really don't know. Anytime you need any help, let us know.
     
  22. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    The number is 18006249897, or at least that is the number I have.

    Thank-you for notifing us of the error on the Dell Coupons page. I'll notify our Admins of the problem. Sorry for the confusion

    SG
     
  23. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    np but make sure they change the title of those coupons or make an extra section for the XPS series. cuz from what ive heard there is no Dell "Inspirion" XPS M170.

    this whole thing kinda confused me. lol
     
  24. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    RIght, but the XPS Gen 2, was called the inspiron XPS Gen2 ( i believe) they just changed it when they made this new bs luxury line :D
     
  25. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    i dont understand how a $400 difference (nvidia 7800 gtx) can make a computer a whole new "luxury line"

    this is bs but w/e.

    dellguy when are you looking to get your xps m170?
     
  26. cycloneguy2618

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    around christmas, but I think I might get the sager 5720 instead. Same thing basically, a lot cheaper too, $2600 with tax and all vs. a Dell XPS M170 $3800 tax and all LOL! They have the same specs.
     
  27. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    i called dell and tried to put the coupon on. the guy said he coudlnt because it was only for inspirions. so w/e. i dont feel like calling back and asking for another rep.
     
  28. cycloneguy2618

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    Yeah, some will, some won't.
     
  29. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    BUMP!

    If anyone can try to call in and get a rep to apply a 25% or more coupon for the XPS M170 plz plz plz let me know!!!

    Oh yeah, if they do it, please make sure to keep the rep number.

    Thanks
     
  30. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, it has been done. People on this site got theirs like that.
     
  31. Dirty Spartan

    Dirty Spartan Notebook Guru

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    Alright well lets go...

    I need some proof. Come on fellow NBR people. Show me the COUPON!!!! lol

    So if you've gotten a XPS M170 with a 25% or more coupon by telling a rep to apply it for you please let me know. Also a rep number would be nice.

    I'll be also calling over and over until I get a rep to apply it for me. And also what is the coupon you guys got? Like how much % off?

    Thanks (again and again and again)
     
  32. chesney09

    chesney09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used a 30% off coupon a couple weeks ago. So any coupon code I had is no longer valid. I also had to fight to get it for a day and a half. This was right after Dell mistakenly had the 30% coupon working for the XPS, so, I think they were letting customers use it that called them on their mistake. I can tell you, they never wanted to sell the XPS for 25% or 30% off. This is a brand new line... It'll be a while before they lower pricing or issue coupons.
    If I were you, I would just try the laptop sales line and fight for it. Be nice.. I have found it goes a lot further than demanding something.
    I would have never purchased this laptop without the 30% off as it saved me 1000 bucks.
    The best I can tell you, Keep trying.. You may find someone willing to apply it.
    Good Luck