Latitude E-Series Anticipation Thread

I couldn't wait anylonger and decided to go with the Thinkpad X300. oh well. I would have gone with the E4200 or E4300 if they were available. But alas, the sleekness of the X300 and the massive price drop were too much to resist....that and the fact that I'll actually get it before classes start.

 

You can get discounts for any of the Dell's business laptops by asking for a quote. Calling (or emailing) the rep is highly recommended.. They are especially willing to give discounts for the accessories and docking stations if you should need any.

 

Ordered mine a few hours ago. Don't know if bluetooth is in or not...didn't had the option. It's in German, but whatever
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Latitude E6500 - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P9500(2.53,1066MHz,6MB), Genuine Windows Vista ™ Ultimate SP1 32Bit - German - with Media

4GB 800MHz DDR2 memory (2 x 2GB)

Swi/Ger - Internal Qwertz Backlight Keyboard

200GB serial ATA HDD 7200RPM (Free Fall Sensor)

Genuine Windows Vista ™ Ultimate SP1 32Bit - German - with Media

8x DVD+/- RW Drive with Vista Home, Vista Business compatible software

Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11 a/g/n 3X3) 1/2 MiniCard with Centrino label

German Shipping Documents

3Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day

3 Jahre Basis Vor-Ort-Service am nächsten Arbeitstag

Client Systems Management Disabled

UPEK® Fingerprint Reader

6 Cell 54WHr LI-ION Primary Battery

NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M, 256MB

Integrated 0.3MP camera with microphone for LED LCD

Black Back Cover for LED LCD

15.4in Wide Screen WXGA+ (1440x900) with LED backlit

Swiss Power Cord with 90W AC Adaptor 3 pin

 

Hmmm....if this is true what I hear about SMB giving discounts, I just might have to cancel this order and try them...hmmm.

 

@buzzman: did you get any discount? When will it arrive?

 

@plsdonotbug
no discount, but didn't asked for it (ordered online). Was not in the EPP program. Expensive as hell (as usual in Switzerland). Paid about 2500$.

There's no date yet, I'll update it here as soon as i get one.

 

I just ordered my E6500 (the BT370 is now available) web site offered a "standard" £207 discount, I got about another £50 off the price, plus I got the backlit keyboard and V92 modem added free, and free shipping (actually a bit more discount equivalent to the shipping cost, so that it doesn't show up as free shipping, but I guess that's just done to keep someone happy within Dell)

Bad news is estimated delivery 30th September, but I have a tracking number to keep an eye on it ...

It's definitely worth speaking to a sales rep rather than buying off the web site.

 

That sounds like a decent deal you got there. The introductory UK discount finishes today and I'm wondering what tomorrow's prices will be like.

John

 

It will ship without bluetooth, but the BT is now available and if you need it, you can contact Dell and ask them to add it to your order...

 

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo SL7100 (1.2GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
13.3 WXGA+ TFT
1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory
64 GB Solid State Drive (umm...ssd not necessary here?)

Base price: $1900...am I missing something here or does that seem like a terrible choice over a Dell which couldve easily destroyed these specs for $1900.