Why is everybody so excited about Dell coupons?

Maybe somebody can explain to me what is so special about Dell coupons. I just saw their "$750 off" add since i am considering 600m I decided to take a look. You can get 600m any day of the week for about $1300. Discount applies only to select configurations and those configurations start at $1,750. I was hoping that if something costs $1,750 it should be better than something that costs $1,300 and after $750 off you would pay the same ammount but get a better notebook. It is actually the opposite. When you start with $1,750 configuration you have to spend about $200 more to get the same laptop that costs a $1,300. So it appears to me that $750 are only available for "special configurations" that are stupidly overpriced. Am I missing something?

 

Dell has $750 of ALL notebooks some times. No matter what the minimum price is.

A High spec'd 700m could be priced at $700~$800

 

If your going to play the Dell coupon game you must spend at least two weeks shopping and comparing prices. You are right in that often using a Dell coupon saves you little or no money. But, if you are deligent and quick you can actually save about $100.00 with 33% coupon, and maybe $50.00 with a $750.00 off coupon. I don't know if it's worth the aggravation of dealing not only with the coupons but then also with Dell for a $50.00 - $100.00 savings. And then you are subjected to thier after market onslaught of more deals and coupons for items you'll never use and probably don't want.

 

i dont know dude, i got a $1500 700m for $720 since i was able to combine my EPP discount. that looks like a little over 50% off? the coupon game is a pain but it is worth it

 

Dell stuff are crap their customer support are $hit too.
My friend brought a Dell laptop, damn thing break 1 week after the warentee period.
Call Dell, wait, and wait some more, send you back and forth, end up bring the laptop to somewhere else to get it fix. Those coupons are worthless IMO, cos you have to "do this and that" and have to "buy these models with these addon" in order to qualify for these coupons... well... seems to me that by following all their qualification requirements, they probably made more $ to offset the coupon discount...

 

Using the coupons is good for getting the best warranty possibly without paying for it. The computer itself may not be so much better, but you can be sure that it will be working for at least four years. You may not think you would need that warranty, but if something were to happen and you don't have it, you will be cursing yourself while you pay for an entire new computer or expensive parts and labor.

 

No, a lot of the time Dell's $750 off coupons cover ALL configurations over a certain dollar amount. Some times though, the deals aren't as sweet, like the ones that require a gig of ram and 3 year service contract. Problem is, there's not an easy way to tell if a coupon covers specific configurations or anything. Only way to tell is to just configure a system, add to cart, add the coupon, and see if it works. The "lesser" $750-off deals that require 3 years warranties, etc. can be seen by going to dell.com, then home and office, then notebooks, then it will usually have a banner that says something like "Save up to 750 dollars on Back To School Special" or something like that. The "coupon game" as you guys are calling it is 100% worth it, considering I just got a 9300 with 256 meg of RAM (buying a gig stick from newegg), go6800, 80 gig hd, and some accessories and the dell backpack for $1,280 instead of $1,900 and something. It's worth playing around with and waiting for.

 

I would rather buy a good and reliable computer then buy a shoddy one with a good warranty.

 

my dell laptop hasn't failed me yet...and i've had it for over a month...but i still got a 2 yr warranty jus in case...but not the completecare thing cuz it said that it wasn't valid for NY and Florida..and im in NY..but...ooo well

 

I just got a 9300 with these specs:
Inspiron 9300 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
LCD Panel 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA+ Display
Memory 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm
Video Card 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 6800
Hard Drive 80GB Hard Drive
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability
Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
Primary Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)
Carrying Cases Large Backpack Carrying Case
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 3Yr Ltd Warr,At-Home Service,and Tech Support plus Nights and Weekends

for $1250 after coupons... so you could say I was happy with Dell

 

Rooter, how do you like the 9300 with your listed configuration specs?

-Any dead pixels on the screen?
-How's the backpack case as it likely won't fit in my current?

That config looks tempting at that price, what coupon did you use?

Thanks for sharing

 

Im happy with the price I paid for my Dell too. $750 off $1,500. I wasn't forced to purchased the extended warranty/memory or hd upgrade so I was able to get what I wanted for a great price. I compared this deal to other notebooks under $1,000 and nothing could even come close for $800.

 

Bottom line: I found a 40% off coupon

[Cut from my 9300 "Dell Confirmation Email"]
Dell Home Customers:Save 40% on select
Inspiron™ notebook purchases $999 or more
(before tax and shipping)! (affiliate only online offer)
Expires on 2005-07-27 10:59:59 - $1,144.40

This was by far the best coupon deal I found. Note: I did burn a few hours searching so I guess that should be factored in.

IMO, the Dell coupon "game" is very important if you intend to buy a Dell.

I was pretty stunned when I found this deal and wonder if anyone else has used/seen this or a better deal as I've not seen anyone mention it?

- Uncas