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    should i get a 1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by willymcd, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. willymcd

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    With the M1330 sale going on right now with $799 off and 3 year warranty, i am tempted to order one. But i have herd so many horror stories about dell, but i have also herd good things. Should i take a chance with dell or go with something like a sony SZ680 that has a better reputation, but a 1 year warranty. At the same price the dell certainly comes better equipped. $1400 price range. I want something that is reliable too..
     
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    XPS notebooks are pretty reliable. But as far as the construction goes for the notebook, it lacks in several areas.
     
    ckthepilot, Dec 26, 2007
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    I'm definately taking advantage of the deal.
     
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    one more thing, think it is worth the $150 for the LED screen, and how encumbering is the 9 cell battery, does it stick out to much?
     
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    upgrade the LED, and get the battery separately if you find the 6 cell is too much - otherwise you'll just forego the portability
     
    khull, Dec 27, 2007
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    look on this forum for the LED vs regular side view to see the savings on height.
     
    FiReBReTHa, Dec 27, 2007
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    when do u think the 799 offer will end
     
    neilnpatel, Dec 27, 2007
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    did it end? I am looking on their site now.
     
    FiReBReTHa, Dec 27, 2007
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    nope still there, does anyone know when the offer will end tho
     
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    Id get it while it's hot.
     
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    thing is i cant order it until the 2nd as i need to order it through my mums work which is based in america and they are only in on the 2nd.
     
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    id start looking into options lol
     
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    what do u mean by options
     
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    well call dell and ask, see if you can secure the deal now or something. see if your mom can help you out. see if she has all the info she needs to place the order.
     
    outkastland, Dec 27, 2007
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    yeh i think i will ask her in a few hours,i really want this laptop, btw i am planning on using the media direct function alot, how much batteyr life does it save, and does anyone know whether i can use core AVC with it (H,264 direct show filter)
     
    neilnpatel, Dec 27, 2007
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    willymcd, Dec 27, 2007
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