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    DELL Insprion 1720, 2.2GHz T7500, 8600M GT, 9-cell batttery for $699!!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by allfiredup, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I ran across this particular item at the DELL OUTLET website, link follows after item description-

    I would have snagged this one if I hadn't found my Studio 15 tonight=

    Dell Inspiron 1720 for only $699
    Jet Black
    Windows Vista Home Premium
    Intel T7500 (2.2GHz/800MHz FSB/4mb L2)
    2GB DDR2-667
    160GB Hard Drive
    256mb nVIDIA 8600M GT
    Intel 4965AGN wireless
    Bluetooth module
    Webcam
    9-cell Battery
    SoundBlaster Audigy HD
    Remote Control for Media Center
    ***listed as a Scratch & Dent item- description of S/D product classification- may have cosmetic blemishes that do not impair normal functionality and performance of system. It's likely just a small scratch.

    http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventoryDetails?systemId=F5D0VZJX&~lt=popup&c=us&l=en&s=dfh&cs=22
     
    allfiredup, Sep 21, 2008
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  2. Pants!

    Pants! Notebook Geek

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    I ****ing love you, Dude.

    I just bought this PLUS I WAS ABLE TO ADD a 15% OFF COUPON!!!!!

    w00t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks a lot MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Pants!, Sep 21, 2008
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  3. Pants!

    Pants! Notebook Geek

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    Subtotal: $594.15
     
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  4. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    OMG! that's an AMAZING price!!!!!!

    and well now that Pants! bought it, i think the deal may now be dead.
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 21, 2008
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  5. Pants!

    Pants! Notebook Geek

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    It has some interesting specs. Someone planned on loving this thing before they returned it.

    9 cell battery, COME ON!!!

    The 8600GT is a fairly low-mid performance card. But I got this thing for Schoolwork, DVD's and an occasional LAN.

    My 1420 just died a month ago. Bought it in 12/07. So I'm not iron clad sold on the robustness of Dell Products.
     
    Pants!, Sep 21, 2008
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  6. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    When BestBuy has laptops going for $350-$600 (YMMV) with a HD 2600, deals like these dont impress me anymore :D
     
    Lakjin, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. jleonard711

    jleonard711 Notebook Consultant

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    Um, yeah....that's kinda the whole point of the "outlet" store. They are all returns/refurbs, and each listing is for one specific pre-configured computer. And as soon as somebody buys it, such as Pants did, then it's no longer available (unless they happen to have another one with the exact same specs).
     
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  8. Pants!

    Pants! Notebook Geek

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    Let's see it.
     
    Pants!, Sep 22, 2008
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  9. gothalo

    gothalo Notebook Consultant

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    The laptops that Lakjin is referring to are all sold out. Atleast in most areas.
     
    gothalo, Sep 22, 2008
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  10. Pants!

    Pants! Notebook Geek

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    The 8600 Gt has DDR 3, and is an over-all better card.

    I couldn't go any less when it comes to gaming.

    May as well be an 8400 GS or a GMA 3100.
     
    Pants!, Sep 22, 2008
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  11. Lakjin

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    At the price tag they were going at, they are bound to be sold out now. They have been on sale/sell out constantly for 2-3(4?) weeks now.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=295027

    I will save you the hardship of diggin thru that whole thread and giving you an overview:
    T5750
    HD 2600 GDDR3
    4 GB of RAM
    250GB 5400 RPM HDD
    15 incher
    I picked one up for $450 out the door. Some people have been able to get it for $350ish out the door.

    As far as I know the 8600M GTs in the Inspiron line are not GDDR3. They are DDR2.

    And there is not that big of a different between DDR2 and GDDR3 8600M GT cards that it "may as well be an 8400 GS or a GMA 3100".

    8600M GT GDDR3 > HD 2600 GDDR3 > 8600M GT DDR2 >>> 8400 GS/x3100.
    All this assuming that the 8600M GT you have is not one of the defective ones.
    If it is... HD 2600 GDDR3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 8600M GT GDDR3/DDR2
    Multiple pacmans for emphasis :D

    That being said, I think you also got a pretty good deal. Too bad its a 17 incher.
     
    Lakjin, Sep 23, 2008
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  12. Pants!

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    Pants!, Sep 23, 2008
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  13. Lakjin

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    Lakjin, Sep 23, 2008
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  14. elminster69

    elminster69 Notebook Geek

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    the only dell 8600 with ddr3 is the m1530, tons of info to back that up on just these boards alone
     
    elminster69, Sep 23, 2008
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  15. Pants!

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    I only ever discuss quantified results.

    I'm not interested in unsubstantiated opinions.

    But thank you for your input, regardless of it's relevancy.
     
    Pants!, Sep 24, 2008
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  16. Lakjin

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    You still did not tell me what you want me to do with the link you posted earlier.

    Nor do I understand what you are trying to prove.

    You think 8600M GT DDR2 > HD 2600 GDDR3? There are plenty quantified results to prove you wrong.

    Or maybe you are throwing a fit over my comment on how 8600M GT DDR2 was much better then 8400M GS/x3100? If so, there are plenty of quantified results to prove my point there too.
     
    Lakjin, Sep 24, 2008
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  17. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    i just think hes sulking that hed never heard of that gateway laptop before.

    I know the HD 2600 XT is comparable to the 8700 GT, so the HD 2600 shouldnt be far behind
     
    plasma., Sep 26, 2008
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