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    is this a good offer from my school for a D630?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by darkdss, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. darkdss

    darkdss Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys my first post here. I'm about to buy this but am wondering if you guys think it's a good deal. Cost is $1098 even.... I *think* it's a great price but I could use some reassurance. Thank you all for your time.

    darkdss

    Latitude D630
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.00GHz) 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz Dual Core
    Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2, with media
    128MB NVIDIA® Quadro NVS 135M™
    14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD Panel
    2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    90W A/C Adapter
    24X CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD™
    Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card
    120GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM
    Internal English Keyboard
    Standard Touchpad
    3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-site Service and CompleteCare
     
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  2. thegsrguy

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    I would say that's a good price! My only concern is that it doesn't have a DVD-RW drive, though you can easily add that later (since it's modular).

    I especially like that they give you the WXGA+ screen, a bigger battery, anda 7200rpm drive.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. chuck232

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    Excellent price, especially with the 3 yr NBD + CC.
     
    chuck232, Jul 25, 2007
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  4. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Not bad for the latitude. Go for it mate!!!
     
    mattireland, Jul 25, 2007
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  5. tremonti22

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    Yeah, that's impressive, especially with the warranty. Jump on it, man.
     
    tremonti22, Jul 25, 2007
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  6. monakh

    monakh Votum Separatum

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    Hell yeah, that's a great price. I got something similar from a forum member for $1200 but with a 80GB drive and x3100 graphics. I would say this is much much better. Unbelievable price really.
     
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  7. offbase

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    That's $500 less than I paid for mine, and it's identical EXCEPT that I didn't get the dedicated graphics card you're being offered, meaning you're getting about $600 off the current discount price. If you don't buy it, can I? ;)
     
    offbase, Jul 25, 2007
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  8. darkdss

    darkdss Notebook Consultant

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    dang with tax and shipping its another 100 bux... $1,173.89...
    im seconds away from clicking BUY.. lol ... still waiting though... i hate commiting 1000 bux.

    btw thank you lal from your prompt responses :D
     
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  9. chuck232

    chuck232 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well, even that price is still very good. Don't buy it just because it's a good deal. If you need it, buy it, because it's well worth the price.
     
    chuck232, Jul 25, 2007
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  10. darkdss

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    Yeah. I need it. I need a system to take around to code on... I plan to use this as a coding machine. At first I was going to go Lenovo just for the keyboard, but when I saw these specs for the price my attention instantly shifted. Plus the support for modular bay battery, superior battery life in general etc. I was pretty sold!
     
    darkdss, Jul 25, 2007
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  11. $partacus

    $partacus Notebook Guru

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    That's an amazing price given the specs. It's like there's a 'reasonably priced RAM' coupon built into it.
     
    $partacus, Jul 25, 2007
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  12. darkdss

    darkdss Notebook Consultant

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    Bought it! I filed for tax exempt too since I go to a state school and I know they are tax exempt (and since I am buying through them -- hopefully the exempt still goes through).
     
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  13. $partacus

    $partacus Notebook Guru

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    Dunno about tax exempt, but as a school expense you can deduct on your 1040.

    Accountants feel free to correct as I'm all about the turbo tax
     
    $partacus, Jul 25, 2007
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  14. Homer_Jay_Thompson

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    Yes that is a very good deal. I paid $1,500 for about the same thing.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 25, 2007
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  15. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Smokin deal, what school is this ?
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 25, 2007
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  16. darkdss

    darkdss Notebook Consultant

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    university of massachusetts!
     
    darkdss, Jul 25, 2007
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  17. kollektiv

    kollektiv Newbie

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    What's the difference between Windows XP w/ Media and Windows XP w/o media?
     
    kollektiv, Jul 29, 2007
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  18. chuck232

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    You get the OS installation disc with the media option.
     
    chuck232, Jul 29, 2007
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  19. mcaj007

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    which campus?
     
    mcaj007, Jul 29, 2007
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  20. kollektiv

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    Yeah, but whats media mean?
     
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  21. cvx5832

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    I paid the same price for 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 6-cell battery and standard Dell wireless card.

    I think it's a good deal.
     
    cvx5832, Jul 29, 2007
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