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    u'r thoughts on my specs?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mt9, Oct 20, 2007.

  1. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    any thoughts re: my new M1330?

    Cost $1600

    T5250 1.5Ghz. 2M L2 Cache
    13.3" EXGA TL CCFL Backlit LCD
    160GB 2GB-DDR2 5400 RPM
    1. 6-cell batter
    no camera (really don't use for pictures now just work/home)
    Vista Business
    2Yr. on Site warr
    2yr. Accidental

    Order Date: 10-16-07
    Date Shipped: 10-20-07
    Doorbell: ? maybe 10-22-07

    Originally purchased a 1520 - defective. not sure if i made a
    good move w/this M1330 - paid more and i'm losing confidence in Dell.
     
    Mt9, Oct 20, 2007
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  2. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    The m1330 looks great a laptop. I have a few suggestions, however:

    Go with a faster processor. Maybe a 2.0 ghz.
    Opt for the normal, standard screen instead of the one you have.
    You probably don't need 2 years of on-site warranty. Same with the 2 year accidental.

    If you want, see if you can change your order. But those are just some of my recommendations.
     
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  3. -Recoil-

    -Recoil- Notebook Consultant

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    tbh i wouldnt pay that much for that spec.
     
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  4. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's actually good price from Dell - Warranty is a very worthy option to have, and I wouldn't buy w/o one since it's cheaper to get it initially.

    You can however, get better price from Ebay - just have to go w/ good seller is all.

    I think the seller I bought from is selling his system for 1825 + shipping

    specs are 2.2ghz, 1gb ram, 8400M, 120g hd, LED w/ cam, wifi, bt, fingerprint, & 3yr warranty.

    I would spend couple of hundred more and go for those. It may be just me though.

    Oh he also does face to face if you are in NY, NJ area. That's how I got it when it was selling for 1930, paid 1875 cash face to face.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 20, 2007
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  5. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    You probably won't need it......until something happens and you wish you did.

    Complete care is almost mandatory if you plan on doing any traveling with your laptop. Having the peace of mind knowing that your laptop is safe from accidents is a huge relief.

    I got 3 year CC with my m1330 and have no regrets.
     
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    CC is very worth it.

    Seen XPS gen1 being replaced w/ topped off M1710.
     
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  7. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    Thx for helping me. I did increase CPU to 2.2ghz and got a couple other little things thrown in -- camera (which i don;t have any use for).

    increase in price: $70

    I REALLLY appreciate u'r help. I truly am a 'newbie'.

    Sincerely, mt9
     
    Mt9, Oct 21, 2007
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