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    Dell Studio XPS 13 - Coupons and When?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by HTWingNut, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Have there been any decent Dell deals on Studio XPS 13 notebooks lately? If so, what was it and when? Should any new deals be coming up soon?

    I get a $1000 Dell gift card towards the purchase of a new PC for my MCSA training. I already have a netbook and a 17" notebook, so figured I'd get one in between, and the Studio XPS looks pretty powerful. Here's how I'd prefer it configured:

    P8700 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo
    Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    WXGA Standard LCD display (not LED)
    4GB DDR3
    500GB 7200 RPM HDD
    Slot load DVDRW (standard)
    GeForce 9500M
    Wireless N (standard)
    Bluetooth (not needed, but only $20)

    This totals to $1344. I'd obviously prefer to get it cheaper (under $1000) if at all possible.

    Anyhow, thoughts, suggestions, just shut up and wait?
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 27, 2009
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  2. ChristopherAKAO4

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    My guess is Dell is trying to clear out what they got left in XPS M1330 before discounting the Studio XPS 13 too much.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Mar 27, 2009
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  3. HTWingNut

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    Funny thing is that I just spec'ed out an M1330 similarly equipped and it cost $200 more!

    T9300 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo
    Vista Home Premium 64-bit
    WXGA Standard LCD display (not LED)
    4GB DDR2
    500GB 7200 RPM HDD
    SLot load DVDRW
    GeForce 8400m GS
    Wireless N
    Bluetooth

    $1524. I don't see any coupons or anything either.
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 27, 2009
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  4. alphakenny1

    alphakenny1 Notebook Consultant

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    there are some dell outlet coupons going on right now for the xps i believe. just gotta find one.
     
    alphakenny1, Mar 27, 2009
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  5. ChristopherAKAO4

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    The M1340 isn't in the outlet just yet.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Mar 27, 2009
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    ^+1 mate i been thinking the same thing..
     
    waralex11, Mar 27, 2009
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  7. alphakenny1

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    he did configure an m1330 ;)
     
    alphakenny1, Mar 27, 2009
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    The reason being is there are 30% off coupons floating around for this notebook thats why its so expensive. Go with the 1340 and call it a day :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 28, 2009
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