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    Good news re. the late-March '08 Dell Vostro "$500-off of $1249 or up" Deal

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by OKComputer, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. OKComputer

    OKComputer Notebook Guru

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    You don't have to configure up to $1299 with the Vostro 1500 to get the discount! It says that at first, but if you configure just up to $1249 and then go to the cart, you still get the $500 off. I just bought a machine and only configured up to $1262, and I still got the $500.

    So there's no need to add on an extra $50 of crap you don't need just to meet the minimum. :)

    Spread the word!
     
    OKComputer, Mar 26, 2008
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  2. Jayjubear

    Jayjubear Notebook Consultant

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    Awsome
    Do you know when this expires?
     
    Jayjubear, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. SonDa5

    SonDa5 Notebook Deity

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    The business Dell site only has it for the 1400 model.

    I just specd this out:

    That is a good price.

    I was thinking about buying ThinkPad R61 with similiar specs. I would have to spend a little more though. How does the Vostro compare to the Thinkpad?
     
    SonDa5, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. sprtnbsblplya

    sprtnbsblplya Notebook Deity

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    Thinkpad is thinner and lighter, with a higher build quality.
    Speed will be the same if you select same components.
    I'm sure the Dell screen is superior though.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. OKComputer

    OKComputer Notebook Guru

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    Unless they changed it in the last 24 hours, the $500 off is good for the 1500 or 1700 as well.
     
    OKComputer, Mar 28, 2008
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  6. OblastSRT4

    OblastSRT4 Notebook Evangelist

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    This deal is amazing, I just took advantage of it since I am goign to be traveling a lot...

    But I did price it with 3gb ram and a 160gb Hdd. i also went with the 8100 core 2 3mb cache. I spent around $8xx.00 before shipping.
     
    OblastSRT4, Mar 28, 2008
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  7. OKComputer

    OKComputer Notebook Guru

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    Don't know if that means it expires on midnight of April 2 or midnight of April 3 or what.

    Yeah, it seems like a good deal to me. Wish I'd gotten the t8100 for another $50 instead of the t7200--but since the only programs I use are Word, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat, I'll probably be OK.
     
    OKComputer, Mar 28, 2008
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  8. deputc26

    deputc26 Notebook Consultant

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    vostro 1500
    T8100
    8600gt
    250gb
    BT
    webcam
    wirelessN
    DVD burner

    $752 -Best Value ever!
     
    deputc26, Mar 28, 2008
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