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heart attack at Dell outlet (bought E6400)

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Sir Punk, Jan 25, 2009.

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  1. Sir Punk

    Sir Punk Notebook Deity

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    After a few days lurking at the Dell outlet I decided to pull the trigger on a E6400. The funny thing is that I set my mind on a scratch and dent one, then I refreshed and it was gone.And I am like "dang it!" I should have not waiting. But then knowing that after 15 minutes the item is taken out the cart I waited and kept refreshing, and BANG! I saw it again and put it in my cart.

    So you never really know if a model might be back shortly. This is my first Dell, let's see how it goes. I am coming from Asus. I had Sony on my mind for the past 3 months, but then I didn't want to spend 1000+, and two of these cost as much as one Sony SR, their outlet prices are ridiculous. The only thing I didn't get is the 65W adapter. Enough talking, here are the specs...

    Latitude E6400 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) Genuine Windows Vista Business 1 $659.00

    8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    Power DVD Software
    No Fingerprint Reader
    14.1 inch UltraSharp WXGA+ LED Display - Brush Metal Black
    Brushed Metal Black
    90W AC Adapter
    NO Intel vPro Secure Advanced Hardware Enabled Systems Management
    Genuine Windows Vista Business
    Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD With Express Card
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    160 GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
    Dell Wireless 1510 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card
    Integrated Webcam with digital microphone
    2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Roxio Creator DE


    Lat E6400: 3Yr Basic Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service (Included In Price)
    Subtotal: $527.20
    Shipping and Handling: $19.99
    Shipping Discount: -$19.99
    Sales Tax: $0.00
    Total Amount: $527.20


    I can't believe I am getting all this stuff for $530!! It's a scratch and dent, but I don't care if it's not perfect. We'll see how it goes.

    So from now on I'll be hanging out here rather than at the Sony forum. The only thing I don't understand is why it's saying that the ram is 677
     
    Sir Punk, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Wow, that's an excellent deal.
     
    Hep!, Jan 25, 2009
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  3. Lack

    Lack Notebook Consultant

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    Great deal, hope it serves you well :)
    Did you get the backlit keyboard?
     
    Lack, Jan 25, 2009
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    I got an E6400 from the outlet with a somewhat similar config for $599 (used a coupon code, link is around here somewhere)....even with shipping, tax & next-day delivery, the price still beat anything you could find anyplace else.

    Hope you enjoy yours! :cool:
     
    Huskerz85, Jan 25, 2009
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  5. Sir Punk

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    unfortunately not. But at the outlet it's very rare to find exactly what you want.

    I just don't understand why it says it has 677mhz DDR2. Because it's not in the possible configurations.
     
    Sir Punk, Jan 25, 2009
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    I don't trust the Bill-of-materials dell lists. For my e6500, it said it came with an AUO LCD panel and a TSS DVD RW. Well, it came and I have the LG panel and a Panasonic DVDRW...

    (edit: looks like the content filter here scrambles Panasonic's master company, the M* word Matsushi** for the DVD drive)
     
    rmtschanz, Jan 26, 2009
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    Wastin_Time Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a scratch and dent last week. E6400

    As a comparison of price point...

    Same Processor, Screen, OS and included software
    CD/RW vs your DVD/RW
    80 GB 5400 vs your 160 GB 7200
    9 Cell vs your 6 Cell
    1397 vs your 1510
    No bluetooth on mine or webcam and only 1 gig of RAM for me (single Dimm ddr2 800)
    But I did get the 160NVS

    519 after coupon.

    My Scratches and Dents appear to be a few scratches on the lid. I'm ok with saving 500+ compared to new... for a few scratches.

    Really amazing deal.
     
    Wastin_Time, Jan 26, 2009
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  8. Sir Punk

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    hey wastin. you know I never really got a hang on how they price different configurations. IF you look at the outlet at the ones that are like $10-20 apart, it's hard to tell why one is cheaper than another. Anyway I will see what I get whenever I get it.
     
    Sir Punk, Jan 26, 2009
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  9. Lack

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    I think the prices differ due to various agent that add the system to inventory. It's not that uncommon to find a better spec system priced lower then other, with worse specs (like regular lcd vs led). With a few hundred system it takes some time to find a gem though.
     
    Lack, Jan 27, 2009
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  10. wasabah

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    Wow, amazing price!! I'm quite envious :)
    They don't have an outlet shop here in Germany :S
     
    wasabah, Jan 27, 2009
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