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    Just ordered e1705

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tichondrius, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. Tichondrius

    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    Core 2 Duo T7200 2GHz/4MB L2 Cache
    Nvidia 7900GS
    17" WXGA 1440x900
    Windows Vista

    Got 1GB DDR2-533 RAM, and 60GB 5400 rpm hard drive. Planning to upgrade to 2GB DDR2-667 RAM and 100GB 7200 rpm drive in the near future.

    Price was $1250 after 20% coupon and free shipping. Not including tax.

    Gaming heaven. Need I say more ?

    Can't wait for it to get here.......
     
    Tichondrius, Feb 6, 2007
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    brianluce Notebook Consultant

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    That seems like a good price. Where'd you get it and where did you get the coupon?
     
    brianluce, Feb 6, 2007
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    JacktheCrow Notebook Geek

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    coupons can be found on one of the tabs above marked "dell coupons".
     
    JacktheCrow, Feb 6, 2007
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    chonga Notebook Deity

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    nice laptop.

    i could use a new one
    ibm t23
    1.2ghz pentium 3
    1gb ram pc2100
    16mb supersavage

    yeah thats right 16mb supersavage.... this baby can crank out oblivion at like 2600x1800 with everything on ultra super high and i get 100fps.
     
    chonga, Feb 6, 2007
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  5. Tichondrius

    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    Breaking news: my laptop just shipped today !!!!!!!!!!
     
    Tichondrius, Feb 6, 2007
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    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 20% coupon is available on this site, as well as many others.
    I ordered the laptop online from Dell Home. BTW, the Vista version it comes with is Home Premium. I wonder if I get the Vista installation DVD as well, because I might need ot re-install if I upgrade the HD later.
     
    Tichondrius, Feb 6, 2007
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    thegooch Notebook Enthusiast

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    Congrats. I got the 9400 with similar specs (see signature). I love it. Do yourself a favor and get The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with all of the good graphics MODS. It looks and plays fantastic on this machine. I couldn't be happier. Also, I don't know if the sale is still going on, but I bought 2GB of 667MHz RAM at Best Buy for $90 a piece and sold the old stick on ebay. The 2GB is worth it. Have fun.
     
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    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    what model RAM sticks did you get ? newegg has a few available for around $90.
     
    Tichondrius, Feb 6, 2007
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    (2) PNY 1GB 667MHz PC2-5300 Sticks $90 Each
     
    thegooch, Feb 6, 2007
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    z-cool Notebook Guru

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    ROFL.... Good one!
     
    z-cool, Feb 6, 2007
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    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm sorry to report some bad news.....

    Although my new E1705 was shipped yesterday and was scheduled to be delivered this week, there seem to be some kind of delay at UPS, and now it will only get here next week !!!!!!

    I'm not sure what to do, I might no be able to wait that long !!!!! Oh noooooo!!!!!!
     
    Tichondrius, Feb 8, 2007
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