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    thoughts on this quote/specs for M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mt9, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    XPS1530 wireless
    Processor: T7700 2.4GHz/800MhZ
    Red
    Memory: 3gb Ram
    15.4 in screen/1440 x 900 (Part #320-6078), WXGA+, w/ 2.0MO Cameraa
    Graphics: 256 Nvidia / 8600Mg
    Hard Drive: 160G/ 7200RPM
    OS: Vista ultimate
    Warranty: 3 yr support/onsite service and 3 yr accident protection & theft
    Battery: 9 cell
    plus, other gen'l stuff

    total cost with discount but before taxes: $1670.

    any thoughts?
     
    Mt9, Jan 5, 2008
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  2. POH

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    I like it... That's the exact spec I have my eye on, with the exception of the 160 GB HD. I want the 200.
     
    POH, Jan 5, 2008
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  3. M1530

    M1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't buy the three gigs of RAM save yourself $300 and by some from newegg and install it yourself.
    Otherwise great specs great price
     
    M1530, Jan 5, 2008
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  4. Azngamer

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    I'm pretty sure he went with the deal on the 1530, which means 3gbs is the minimum RAM you can get. I guess he could call dell and see if he can get it taken off, but I doubt it.
     
    Azngamer, Jan 5, 2008
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  5. POH

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    I tried begging a sales rep to give me only 1GB on the $669 deal. No dice. I still haven't purchased yet. When I do, I'll try again, or sell the 3GB on eBay and buy 4GB on the cheap...
     
    POH, Jan 5, 2008
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  6. neilnpatel

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    umm well it is gonna be a 1gb and a 2gb so u r bette rof selling the one gig, and you bought a three year warrenty, are you sure u wanna mess it up
     
    neilnpatel, Jan 5, 2008
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  7. POH

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    Are you saying that non-Dell memory voids a warranty?
     
    POH, Jan 5, 2008
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  8. Gunner

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    I think if you open up your computer to replace a part yourself, your warranty is voided. I think.
     
    Gunner, Jan 5, 2008
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  9. Relativity17

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    I thought many manufacturers made exceptions for items such as the RAM and hard drive. If you're worried, you can probably call Dell and ask. And if they say that it will void the warranty, well, that's a load of BS, but you could probably then carry out the replacement, hold onto the 1G stick, and pop it back in if you ever need warranty service done on the machine. Who's to know?
     
    Relativity17, Jan 5, 2008
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  10. vbrookie

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    If you replace RAM and HD yourself, the RAM and HD won't be covered but other parts will be convered by warrenty. If you somehow damage your computer in process of replacing, or if the replaced RAM and HD somehow damage your computer, computer won't be covered. I believe this is what they are saying about the warrenty.
     
    vbrookie, Jan 6, 2008
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  11. dvmxps1530

    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    your Xps 1530 looks good. I think you should take a second look at the battery option. the 9 Cell make the laptop bulky a bit . the deal to have both is really good.
     
    dvmxps1530, Jan 6, 2008
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  12. Mt9

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    Thank you everyone for taking time to post. This input helps out a lot!

    appreciate it.
     
    Mt9, Jan 6, 2008
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