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    does this deal sound good

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by parthg, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. parthg

    parthg Notebook Consultant

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    -- Studio XPS 16 - 1645 Laptop Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate
    Unit Price: $1,119.00
    Quantity: 1
    -- Studio XPS 16 - 1645 Laptop

    -- 16.0 inch Premium Edge-to-edge Glossy Full HD RGB-LED LCD display
    (1920x1080p)

    -- Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz
    Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)

    -- Certified Refurbished
    -- Processor Label

    -- 8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write) Slot Load Drive

    -- Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit Operating System DVD

    -- 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) with Free Fall Sensor

    -- Resource DVD

    -- Operating System DVD

    -- Service Software

    -- 90W AC Adapter

    -- Software

    -- Operating System DVD

    -- Dell Support 2.0 Software

    -- Power DVD Software

    -- Software

    -- 125V Power Cord

    -- Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Panzer software version 1.2

    -- Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate

    -- Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module

    -- McAfee Security Center, 30 Day

    -- Roxio Creator 10

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    -- 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)

    -- Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card

    -- Microsoft Works 9.0

    -- Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera

    -- Notebook Keyboard

    -- Label

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    -- Shipping

    -- 9 Cell, 85 WHr Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    -- Image Restore Software

    -- 1 GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670

    -- Dell Support Center 64 Bit 2.0

    -- Get 15% off any Dell Outlet Refurbished Home laptop or desktop with
    this coupon!
    - $167.85
    -- STUDIO XPS 16 - 1645: 1 Yr Ltd Warranty, In-Home Service after
    Remote Diagnosis (Included In Price)
    Unit Price: $0.00
    Quantity: 1
    Total Price: $0.00
    Subtotal: $951.15
    Shipping and Handling: $19.99
    Shipping Discount: -$19.99
    Sales Tax: $67.14
    Total Amount: $1,018.29






    i wanted RGBLED screen so i choose this one


    does this deal sound good for a refurb laptop???
     
    parthg, Jul 10, 2010
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  2. Robin24k

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    It's a bit expensive, probably because of the quad-core CPU. Do you really need it? If not, I would keep looking, because that CPU will generate a good amount of heat and also reduce battery life.
     
    Robin24k, Jul 12, 2010
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  3. MrSpock2002

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    Yes it's a good deal. And that display is damn near impossible to get any longer. So if you have to ever have it replaced you'll not get another.
     
    MrSpock2002, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. Jedis

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    That screen is not worth getting for the extreme throttling issues it presents.

    Stick with the WLED. People whom have used both say you can't tell a difference. Anyone that tells you otherwise is just a victim of marketing hype.
     
    Jedis, Jul 18, 2010
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  5. MrSpock2002

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    You obviously have never seen them side by side. Trust me there is a difference. Major.
     
    MrSpock2002, Jul 18, 2010
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  6. Jedis

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    No, but I work in photography. If I want something over-saturated with color, I'll do it with Photoshop or mess with the graphics control panel of my video card.
     
    Jedis, Jul 18, 2010
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