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    50% off Vostro 1520 and 1720 over $1599

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Ferretwulf, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. Ferretwulf

    Ferretwulf Notebook Consultant

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    Looks like Dell is cleaning out the Vostro 1520 and 1720 series as the new 3XXX series Vostros (with i3, i5 support). For those looking for a good deal you can get a heavily equipped 1520 or 1720 for a great price.

    50% off orders over $1599 through 3/19 - 4PSR1$XJLMH81Z

    Hope posting the code is okay. Looks unlimited through the 19th

    Wish they had this on a 1220, I'd pick up one!
     
    Ferretwulf, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. zeth006

    zeth006 Traveler

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    Tested it and found the code works, but even at 50%, there's not a whole lot you can get!
     
    zeth006, Mar 19, 2010
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  3. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Ditto, I tried it I passed but thanks OP for the find. Some of the models don't even include nvidia graphics and to really stack the numbers you have to load up on the software and or services. Plus the hardware is outdated.

    I haven't figured out why Dell got into the habit of mismatching the CPU FSB with the memory pairing. Buying a CPU with a FSB of 1066 and pairing it with memory that runs at 800mhz is a bit daft. :rolleyes:
     
    Rodster, Mar 19, 2010
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  4. dalamchops

    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    no ssd option either. bummer.
     
    dalamchops, Mar 19, 2010
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