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    regarding m1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lilcutie2342, Jul 22, 2006.

  1. lilcutie2342

    lilcutie2342 Newbie

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    hey all. based on what ive been reading in these forums im pretty sure im going to get the m1210. i just have a couple last minute questions.

    i actually customized it and everything on the site and added it to my cart. the only reason i am waiting to buy it is to see if any coupons come out to make the price a little more reasonable for me.

    anyway, here are the specs:
    Intel® Core™ Duo proc T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    1 GB memory
    gma 950
    100 gb 5400 rpm
    8x cd/dvd burner
    4 year warranty
    total (with discount): $1742

    i was wondering whether this would be fine to suite my needs-im basically going to be your regular college student using word, downloading music, watching movies, burning cds/dvds.

    also, should i just order the m1210 now? or wait and see if any more special deals come out? (i need to order it by at least mid august cause im going away early september)
     
    lilcutie2342, Jul 22, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    get the exact same thing on eBay (new, sealed) for two or three hundred dollars less. And -- will you acutally use a 4 year warranty? I personally get rid of notebooks every year or so. Maybe I am just tech crazy.

    Make sure that if you are college student (like me) you go through your university's EPP site to get a 12%. Probably thats why you have a 4 year warranty...
     
    Gautam, Jul 22, 2006
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  3. lilcutie2342

    lilcutie2342 Newbie

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    yea im actually looking to keep this laptop throughout my 4 undergrad years-which is why i want to make sure i have a 4 year warranty. and the price i listed is with the 12% discount (which is why im HOPING another coupon comes out soon hah)
     
    lilcutie2342, Jul 22, 2006
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  4. rydude07

    rydude07 Notebook Evangelist

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    nice machine. Hopefully you have an external monitor or something, because if its your only computer, long papers may be tedious with a 12 inch screen,. :/
     
    rydude07, Jul 22, 2006
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  5. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    A final word on this -

    The m1210 has a 'full' sized keyboard. If its too cramped, you can plug in a USB keyboard for long papers. Better to get a smaller notebook and have periphrials at home/dorm than a huge e1505 to lug around.

    Also, try to get a 7200rpm hard drive. You will really feel a difference with bootup, etc.
     
    Gautam, Jul 22, 2006
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  6. sureshot

    sureshot Notebook Geek

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    I personally would wait another 2-3 weeks before ordering this machine. The back to school computer season is starting soon (has started?). And it is pretty cutthroat so I would expect dell to some out with some kind of xps discount.

    happy hunting
     
    sureshot, Jul 22, 2006
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  7. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Sureshot is right. Plus, there is the prospect of Core 2 Duo on a m1210! (~drool)
     
    Gautam, Jul 22, 2006
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