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    just ordered my SECOND i9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by red97vette, Nov 28, 2005.

  1. red97vette

    red97vette Notebook Geek

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    well after my first screen turned out defective, i got dell to return my laptop. I just ordered another one.. heres the specs, what do ya'll think?

    Inspiron 9300
    Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Qty: 1
    Unit Price: $2,170.00
    Inspiron 9300 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
    SS2HN
    [222-0455]

    LCD Panel 17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
    17XGAL
    [320-4539]

    Memory 512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm
    512MB2D
    [311-3730]

    Video Card 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 6800
    256NV
    [320-4185]

    Hard Drive 60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
    60GB7S
    [341-2804]

    Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    WMCE

    Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    INTNIC

    Combo/DVD+RW Drives FREE! 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability
    8XDVDRP

    Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO 2915 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards
    I2915BT


    Primary Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)
    6BAT

    Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 3Yr Ltd Warr,At-Home Service,and Tech Support plus Nights and Weekends


    LCD/Color Kits Carbon Fiber QuickSnap™ Cover
    CARBON

    Dell EPP/FSS customers: Save $500 on select Inspiron notebook purchases $1999 or more.
    Expires on 2005-12-01 12:59:59 - $500.00



    ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS



    Dell EPP and FSS Customers: Free ground shipping on select Inspiron systems over $849. $24 handling charge applies.
    Expires on 2005-12-01 12:59:59 - $25.00

    Dell EPP/FSS customers: $200 off Dimension and Inspiron systems priced $1999 and above!
    Expires on 2005-12-23 05:59:59 - $200.00

    Dell program members receive 12% off systems priced $1600 and up with 3/4 yr At-Home service. Congratulations, you are receiving the maximum member discount.
    Expires on 2006-09-26 22:59:59 - $200.40


    Sub-Total $1,269.60
    Shipping Discount -$25.00

    Shipping $ 24.00

    Tax $82.53
    Total $1,376.13


    Not too bad... $925 off :)

    Dan
     
    red97vette, Nov 28, 2005
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  2. rdiver

    rdiver Notebook Guru

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    I'm glad I work in Oregon and have it shipped there. No 7.7% Washington sales tax :p
     
    rdiver, Nov 28, 2005
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  3. red97vette

    red97vette Notebook Geek

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    bah u suck, oh well lol, it could be worse i suppose...like living in canada and getting no discounts!
     
    red97vette, Nov 28, 2005
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  4. jakroo99

    jakroo99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HAHA ROFL POOR CANADIANS!!!!!!...seriously i share ur pain.......CA has 8.25% tax i think...only new yorkers pay a higher sales tax :mad:
     
    jakroo99, Nov 28, 2005
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