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    buying a 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by coolguy, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    To get a $300 coupon which combination would you choose?

    1. C2D T7100, vista HP, 1280X800 display, nvidia 8400M GS, 2 gb ram, 160 gb 5400 rpm HDD, CD/DVD RW drive, intel N wireless card, Bluetooth, webcam = $1218-300 = $918

    2. C2D T7100, vista HP, 1280X800 display, nvidia 8400M GS, 2 gb ram, 160 gb 7200 rpm HDD, CD/DVD RW drive, intel 3945 wireless card, Bluetooth, webcam = $1218-300 = $918

    Can I trade in intel N wireless card for a 160 GB 7200 rpm HDD? Please give your suggestions.
     
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  2. Iskander

    Iskander Notebook Evangelist

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    I would get the first one and would try to get the nvidia 8600GT
     
    Iskander, Jul 13, 2007
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    johnsonvt Newbie

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    I would go for the second choice. The standard for wireless-N hasn't been formally set by IEEE, nor is 802.11n very common to find yet. I wouldn't bother getting a wireless-N card until the standard is finalized (which I believe isn't until late 2008), as certain aspects of it could change, although that is somewhat unlikely. And that hdd would run about $180 - $200 if you were to buy it after the fact, which is a lot more than a wireless-N upgrade would cost when the time comes.
     
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  4. coolguy

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    I am ending this thread with this post.

    the $300 coupon limit is now increased to $1399.



    So I can't consider either of the 2 choices now.
     
    coolguy, Jul 13, 2007
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