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    Dell XPS M1530 Loaded for $1090 + Tax

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by hcp, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    You cancel the DPA account after you pay off the laptop or anything you buy.
     
    hcp, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    Well... Take advantage of the cheap link and coupons while you can :D
     
    hcp, Aug 7, 2008
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    myztikgohan Notebook Consultant

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    So essentially it's a free 4%? There's no fee or anything for signing up and/or canceling a DPA account?
     
    myztikgohan, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    That's correct. There are no fees for signing up or cancelling your DPA account...
     
    hcp, Aug 7, 2008
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  5. myztikgohan

    myztikgohan Notebook Consultant

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    Eh, guess my credit isn't high enough.
     
    myztikgohan, Aug 7, 2008
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    spitefire Newbie

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    Can someone give more in depth directions for an XPS M1530? I'm a little confused, but got the EPP coupon. Also, can you customize/add on using this?
     
    spitefire, Aug 8, 2008
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  7. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    u can customize and add on this

    just follow the link to dell.... customize ur stuff (i recommend the $80 4th yr warranty with $70GC).... then add to cart

    at cart, apply coupon

    then checkout

    i wont go for the DPA...its a credit pull, and open+close a credit account is bad for credit rating.... unless u have stellar credit rating in the first place
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 8, 2008
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  8. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    Now that UPS lost that $799 Gateway M-6851 I order, and Costco.com is refunding me, and have no more....

    Finding....it....hard....to...resist....XPS...
    Must....resist....

    Man - that is such a SWEET deal - it's a "couple hunerd" more than I wanted to spend, but with the DPA and 12mos no interest, it's affordable.

    Must...resist...

    Please....someone tell me why I should NOT buy this...

    Oh - AntiNvidia GPU-Will-burn-in-h3ll fanboys need not apply.
    I mean a REAL reason :D

    Like, does it have a video-only HDMI output, or some other such strange deficiency?

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 9, 2008
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  9. myztikgohan

    myztikgohan Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a way to get complete care with this?
     
    myztikgohan, Aug 11, 2008
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  10. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    I think that price includes 2Y warranty + accident.
    Click the link and check it - I think $80 or so makes it 3 years.


    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 11, 2008
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  11. myztikgohan

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    It starts off with 3 years. Adding 4 mentions nothing about complete care.
     
    myztikgohan, Aug 11, 2008
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  12. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    What's complete care? Is the on-site + accident, or a different package altogether?

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 11, 2008
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  13. Madcrouton11

    Madcrouton11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is this 64 bit or 32 bit?
     
    Madcrouton11, Aug 14, 2008
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  14. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    Complete Care is the accidental coverage.
     
    hcp, Aug 15, 2008
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  15. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    Complete care = Accidental damage + warranty

    all dell xps laptops are loaded in 32bit

    u can use the cdkey under ur laptop to activate a 64bit version of the same version (eg 32bit homepremium activates 64bit home premium)

    for the 64bit DVD itself, either
    1) u ordered ultimate or business, dell is obligated to send it to you if you request on the phone
    2) if u ordere dhome premium, out of luck.... think microsoft offers 64bit but u have to pay shipping.... or ask a friend for his x64 DVD, use ur CDKey to activate
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 15, 2008
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  16. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, if THAT'S the case, the machines listed included both extended warranty AND accidental damage. At least *I* saw that...


    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 16, 2008
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  17. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    hcp, Aug 16, 2008
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  18. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If anyone needs a stackable coupon code.

    WF9HHKB21G469K
     
    link1313, Aug 16, 2008
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  19. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't see what the deal is....
    If you follow the link in the OP, you get a config WITH inhome service AND accidental damage for 3 years INCLUDING LoJack.
    Price shows $1299, because no discounts have been applied yet - they do that on checkout.

    [​IMG]



    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 16, 2008
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  20. HoustonJoe

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    This thing is still pretty tempting..
     
    HoustonJoe, Aug 17, 2008
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  21. TetonWolf

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    You know this deal works for the XPS m1330 also if you have EPP. I got a loaded m1330 for $1150 + tax.

    2.1 Ghz T8100, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, LED screen, 128MB NVidia 8400, Dell wireless N, Verizon broadband, DVD, fingerprint, Sound Blaster Audigy software, 15 month McAfee, Vista Home Premium, 3 year warranty with damage & lojack.
     
    TetonWolf, Aug 18, 2008
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  22. myztikgohan

    myztikgohan Notebook Consultant

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    Any more 5% EPP coupons?
     
    myztikgohan, Sep 4, 2008
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