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    XPS Notebook Sale: $799 off XPS 1330 and $619 off XPS 1530

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by CpuGuy, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. CpuGuy

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    Dell is releasing a special and rare XPS sale that will launch within the next few hours.

    By entering the evalue code here: http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/evalue?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

    Enter: "REF" (in the first box) and then enter "DYCWTG3" in the second box
    $1399 XPS M1330 - $799 off original price
    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500
    3GB Memory
    250GB Hard Drive
    128MB Nvidia 8400M GS Video Card
    3 Year Warranty

    Enter: "REF" (in the first box) and then enter "DYCWHN3" in the second box
    $1399 XPS M1530 - $619 off original price
    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500
    3GB Memory
    250GB Hard Drive
    256MB Nvidia 8600M GT Video Card
    3 Year Warranty
     
  2. koo

    koo Notebook Consultant

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    Serious? Where are the links at?
     
  3. 7evendeuce

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    Just go through the main dell website? I see the discounts...
     
  4. koo

    koo Notebook Consultant

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    Nice marketing....Beef up the RAm upgrade - its overpriced to begin with :p
     
  5. admlam

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    I see it. Very nice. Highest smart value for the price of the lowest configuration. Saved it to my cart.
     
  6. helno

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    Seems like this applies only to the highest configuartion. Was anyone able to get the price to below 1399?
     
  7. CpuGuy

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    Wow Dell just made a HUGE Error

    When it first launch: $1399 came up minus $669 in discounts thus leaving total to be $730


    XPS M1530 - Intel® Core蒂 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB), Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
    Unit Price: $1,474.00
    Quantity: 1
    Total Price: $1,474.00

    -- XPS M1530 --
    -- Intel® Core蒂 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB)
    -- [223-3538]
    -----------------------
    -- System Color --
    -- Alpine White
    -- [313-5825]
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    -- Memory --
    -- 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    -- [311-7821]
    -----------------------
    -- LCD, Color and camera --
    -- Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280x800) & 2.0 MP Camera
    -- [320-6077]
    -- [420-7715]
    -----------------------
    -- Video Card --
    -- 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    -- [320-6082]
    -----------------------
    -- Hard Drives --
    -- Speed: 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
    -- [341-5634]
    -----------------------
    -- Operating System --
    -- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
    -- [310-9764]
    -- [412-1056]
    -- [420-5769]
    -- [420-5924]
    -- [420-6436]
    -- [420-6813]
    -- [420-6995]
    -- [420-7590]
    -- [463-2282]
    -----------------------
    -- Software - Adobe --
    -- Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
    -- [412-0917]
    -----------------------
    -- Combo or DVD+RW Drive --
    -- Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
    -- [313-5820]
    -- [420-6464]
    -----------------------
    -- Sound Card --
    -- Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
    -- [313-5014]
    -----------------------
    -- Wireless Networking Cards --
    -- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    -- [430-2449]
    -----------------------
    -- Productivity --
    -- Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
    -- [412-0915]
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    -- Software - Antivirus --
    -- Trend Micro Internet Security 15-months
    -- [410-1174]
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    -- Primary Battery --
    -- 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    -- [312-0638]
    -----------------------
    -- Warranty & Service --
    -- 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor,24x7 Phone Support
    -- [412-0360]
    -- [950-3337]
    -- [950-9797]
    -- [960-8710]
    -- [984-2350]
    -- [986-5859]
    -- [988-5607]
    -----------------------
    -- Accident and Theft Protection --
    -- 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately)
    -- [986-3557]
    -- [A0973377]
    -----------------------
    -- Dial-Up Internet Access --
    -- 6 Months Risk-Free Trial AOL Advantage Internet Access
    -- [412-0933]
    -- [412-0934]
    -- [412-0935]
    -----------------------
    -- Processor Branding --
    -- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    -- [310-8319]
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    -- Dell Printer Driver --
    -- Windows Vista蒂 Premium
    -- [310-8628]
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    -- DataSafe Online Backup --
    -- DataSafe Online Backup 10GB for 1 year
    -- [420-7091]
    -- [420-7285]
    -- [987-7449]
    -- [988-0099]
    -----------------------


    -- Save over $600 on select XPS M1530 notebooks (Offer valid on M1530 order code DYCWHN3)
    - $669.00

    -- Get a $150 Gift Card on system purchases $1249 - $1498 (cards to arrive in 6-8 weeks)
    - $0.00
    ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT AND COUPONS
    ------------------------------------------------

    -- Limited Time Offer!

    Subtotal: $780.00
     
  8. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

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    ya my bad...scratch my post...

    still a rip...

    but ur order is gonna get deleted most likely...dell doesnt give away laptops lol
     
  9. CpuGuy

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    Yea, I only got this to work for the last configuration. Plus, they gave you specs that made the MRSP near $2k. Lucky for you that it worked! Must have applied 2x or something because I can only configure around $1400 min
     
  11. admlam

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    His specifications are lower than the promotion models. I would like the know how he did that. Or else, it's a very lucky glitch.
     
  12. CpuGuy

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    lol...time for every1 to call dell and demand more refunds lol

    but i still think i got a better deal than that lol...cause that one is base at $1399
     
  14. XPSdaBest

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    not that great of a deal

    the only good part of this deal is the extended warranty
     
  15. filipp

    filipp Notebook Evangelist

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    XPS M1330 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache) THX75HN [222-9693]
    OPERATING SYSTEM(S) Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition VHP3E [310-9246][412-0946][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6813][420-7098][420-7387][420-7622][463-2282]
    System Color Alpine White WHITE [320-6009]
    Memory 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 3G2D6 [311-7638]
    LCD and Camera Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam DTHCAM [320-5583]
    Video Card 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS 128AC84 [320-5603]
    Hard Drives Speed: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) 160GB72 [341-4936]
    Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card INTNIC [430-2600]
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [420-7468]
    Combo or DVD+RW Drive CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive) 8XDVDRW [313-5361]
    Sound Options High Definition Audio 2.0 IS [313-4783]
    Wireless Networking Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card 1P4965 [430-2577]
    Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No Productivity software pre-installed MSONO [412-1397]
    Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security NOAV [461-8389]
    Primary Battery 85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) 9BAT [312-0562]
    Warranty & Service 3Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support SQ3OS [412-0359][950-3339][960-3652][960-8710][982-8882][983-3710][987-6357][987-6358]
    Accident and Theft Protection 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately) LJ1 [986-3557][A0973377]
    Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested NISP [412-0148]
    Fingerprint Reader Biometric Fingerprint Reader FPRDR [310-9273]
    Miscellaneous Award Winning Service and Support M134003 [466-8039]
    Bluetooth and Wireless USB Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) TM355I [430-2566]
    Dell Digital Entertainment No Entertainment software pre-installed NODE [464-9572]
    Camera Panel Slim and Light LCD with Alpine White High Gloss Casing and Camera XPS M1330 WHTNCM [320-6149]
    Processor Branding Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor ICNSNB [310-9348]
    Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

    Sub Total $1,579.00


    Seems like a great price, i remember trying to configure this before and costing 2k+. To bad i have a TZ or id so jump on this =(
     
  16. koo

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    Note - you can also apply the following coupon to get an extra $200 off

    N148DK363R6WB0
     
  17. A Led Rock

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    thats expired isnt it...
     
  18. koo

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    Nope - still going on until the 20th of December!
     
  19. A Led Rock

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    yup ur rite

    so for $1199 thats pretty sweet deal!

    but mine was better!!

    lol
     
  20. shalimar

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    The code gives 200 gift card. While good, it is not exactly 200 off the system.
     
  21. CpuGuy

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    A Led Rock,

    White, 2GB, 160GB 7200 HD, 256MB 8600M GT, Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition

    All for $780
    Tell me how that doesn't beat your $1100 deal. The only thing difference is your T7250 Santa Rosa chip which is only $100 more.
     
  22. koo

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    How was that possible?
     
  23. CpuGuy

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    See attached picture. When Dell first launched the Promo, they didn't include a 3 year warranty and also the discount came right from the $1399 price when it was suppose to start at $1399 and come from the $1700-1800.
     
  24. koo

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    Nice!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  25. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Lets hope it clears, remember their policy says they're not "reponsable" for typos and other stuff...

    lol, i read through the legal mumbo-jumbo.
     
  26. CpuGuy

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    Let's hope all the best

    Just went IP
    Free Next business day shipping, lets get this out fast!

    Order Status: In Production
     
  27. filipp

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    Also if you call you can cancel warranty / downgrade ram to 1gig to make this deal under 1k$.
     
  28. CpuGuy

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    Unfortunately that can't be done. That's the reason it's at that promotion it is because of the third year warranty. There's no way for a sales rep to decrease an item in the configuration when its not available in the configurator.
     
  29. wtiger91

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    is this deal for $780 still available??
     
  30. filipp

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    http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=23505&t=692738&page=8

    It's been done, some guy called about his XPS m1530 that he ordered through this and downgraded the ram to 1gig. Post #96 here is the quote "Spent 30min on phone, I confirmed the downgrade of memory, old order was canceled for new order, so now new order has following
    (2.2GHz, 1GB RAM, 8600M GT, 160GB 7.2k RPM, 3Y WTY) ---> $949"

    and he didn't even cancel warranty yet.
     
  31. Redline

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    The XPS M1530 deal appears to have expired, and the M1330 deal doesn't come with the LED backlit screen. Still a pretty good deal though - very highly specced.
     
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    You can't get it for the price CPU guy got it for since he configured it as the deal went up and got a discount that does not apply anymore. What A Led Rock was trying to say and what I am going to say is that although this IS a good deal...the one from last week was just as good. I got a $500 instant discount off of my m1530 and did not have to be overcharged for upgrading the 3GB ram. Even if you applied the coupon now...the lowest configured m530 is around $1200. Dell just stuffed these lappys with everything and shot up the prices as the MRSP of this deal for the m1530 now starts at $2068 when I got my specs (which has a better battery but loses the 3 years warranty at MRSP of $1524) for around $1100. The $100 difference can get you 4GB ram anyway. Grats with your buy though!
     
  33. CpuGuy

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    Opps, It was originally suppose to come with the LED screen.
     
  34. A Led Rock

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    ok THAT is abetter deal...but seeing as only u got it...and it lasted for 5 min...and it will prolly get canceled by dell....the actual deal discussed by the thread is not that great is wut iwas saying...
     
  35. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    i just talked to dell and they said it was an error and the order will not be processed
     
  36. A Led Rock

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    ya like i said it will get deleted
     
  37. imar3l

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    you know i was talking to the customer support to brinf the price down, he mentioned that the screen will be updated after the holidays,(better res,led,,,)
    it makes sense, dell is trying to get rid of the old one,,i think its worthed to wait..
     
  38. CpuGuy

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    Still IP for me
     
  39. Flicker

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    Why the heck won't Dell give out any good deals in Canada?!
     
  40. CpuGuy

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    ^^ Because of the competitive market in the US.
     
  41. msjaneoly

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    Anybody hear anything else about a better screen since then?