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    about to buy 9100 HELP !

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mavman, Jul 14, 2004.

  1. mavman

    mavman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am getting this for $1515

    3.2Ghz P4
    512Mb PC3200
    128Mb ATI9700
    60gb 7200rpm
    15.4"

    and all the other garbage they add on?

    What do you guys think. Is it worthwhile to buy a 9100? I am looking for a desktop replacement that will last 2-3 years.



     
    mavman, Jul 14, 2004
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    cclragnarok Notebook Enthusiast

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    That looks like a good price. Is it a refurb?

    I recently bought a i9100 and I like it. It is real fast, and I basically only ordered the minimum performance specs (2.8Ghz, 512Mb, 64Mb ATI9700, 40Gb 4200rpm, CD-RW/DVD, 802.11b/g). I paid $1331 shipped.

    The only upgrade you might want is the 1Gb ram, but you can upgrade ram yourself anytime in the future. So I'd say that you have nothing to worry about.
     
    cclragnarok, Jul 14, 2004
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  3. mavman

    mavman Notebook Enthusiast

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    20% discount that expires today....otherwise its $1800
     
    mavman, Jul 14, 2004
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  4. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    They'll have discounts later, too. Don;t feel rushed.

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x256 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
    mathlete2001, Jul 15, 2004
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  5. biggie_robs

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    Get the WSXGA screen. Well worth it, IMO...
     
    biggie_robs, Jul 16, 2004
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