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    Need help....talk me out of it.....

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by drake437, Sep 29, 2010.

  1. drake437

    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    Looking hard at the Dell outlet 25% off Latitude e6510 (until Oct. 1st) . I love my T500 and have been looking at upgrading to the T510....but those e6510's 25% off three year warrentee.....have my finger itchy......tell me why....I should not stray to the other side. :)

    drake
     
    drake437, Sep 29, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    why not, have a try of the E6510 if its cheap.
     
    lead_org, Sep 29, 2010
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    There seem to be a good deal on the E6510 as late, it's a solid business laptop too. If it's reasonable then go for it, we're not going to send a hate mob on your doorstep for choosing the Dell E6510!
     
    PatchySan, Sep 29, 2010
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  4. vēer

    vēer Notebook Deity

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    Personally i dont like its (Latitude series) square shaped power button/other buttons above keyboard, if I forgot to mention any.
    So, unless its a steal, I wont get one that soon, unless they changed to round buttons like on Thinkpads which I think perfectly blend in with the design :)
     
    vēer, Sep 30, 2010
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's hard to argue with the Dell Outlet and 25% coupon from a value perspective. I'd ask what's your goal? If it's just to get the Core CPU, it wouldn't seem worth the effort. If you've got the WSXGA+ LCD, you won't get that option on the Dell.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 30, 2010
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  6. cyber16

    cyber16 Notebook Deity

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    I am the owner of a T400 with the T9600 cpu
    A x200tablet and I also have a dell 6510 i7 with the full HD

    Go for it, them outlet prices are hard to pass on.
    Mine is not via the outlet.

    Don't overspend for the backlit keyboard.
    OEM brand new backlit keyboards can be purchased for under $20 to your door, eBay.
     
    cyber16, Sep 30, 2010
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  7. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    Dell configuration option for backlit keyboard is $25. For 5 dollars difference, I choose Dell over eBay. :)

    Backlit keyboard is one of those subjective personal preferences. I've found it helpful once I started using it on the Studio 1558 for the first time.
     
    Kaso, Sep 30, 2010
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  8. cyber16

    cyber16 Notebook Deity

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    My point was basically, when ready to purchase if no outlet backlit is available, don't miss out on the deal over a $20 option.
     
    cyber16, Sep 30, 2010
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  9. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    One question to ask yourself though is what the E6510 (or the T510, for that matter) will provide over your current T500, and whether the price is worth it for those differences.
     
    MidnightSun, Sep 30, 2010
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  10. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    my rule of thumb, if you NEED to upgrade do it. otherwise wait on SB ow what ever is next.

    oh, if you go Dell business line you probable won't go back to Thinkpad... I've seen those machines and they are much more solid than any new Tseries thinkpad I've seen.
     
    yuio, Sep 30, 2010
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