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M4400...what is the best deal?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by theZoid, Nov 27, 2008.

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  1. Intoxicate

    Intoxicate Notebook Evangelist

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    Why should they? It's christmas, all the consumer buy anything they get offered and the companies have holidays. I don't expect any coupons in 2008, the october coupons were just to help some companies to decide whether they buy some IT stuff this or next year.
     
    Intoxicate, Nov 30, 2008
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    Good point. However, if they wait to release coupons, then I will be waiting as well. I cannot in good conscience take the leap with the knowledge that Dell will be offering 30% off sometime in the near future. I guess we'll see...
     
    PerComp, Nov 30, 2008
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  3. Intoxicate

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    Well, I called Dell and asked for a discount. The discount was not that well, after some discussions I got about 29% off (list price), so why wait for a coupon? If they can offer 30% coupons, they can offer 30% discounts as well.. ;)
     
    Intoxicate, Nov 30, 2008
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  4. PerComp

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    Okay then... I guess I'll give it a try (got nothing to lose)! Thanks!
     
    PerComp, Nov 30, 2008
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    tell us how it goes and anyone got any tips for someone that hasn't haggled before
     
    reksveks, Dec 1, 2008
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    Well I'm waiting for my bonus from work to come in... Should be coming on the 15th, so I'll order after that. I'll post my results.
     
    PerComp, Dec 1, 2008
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    I going to order my laptop this week cause there is an 10 % off and I can get 5% cashback so hopefully if I haggle I can get a bigger discount
     
    reksveks, Dec 1, 2008
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    I got bored of waiting so I ordered it . Not too bad a deal , t9400 CPU with 4 gigs of ram and 320 harddrive, and a lot of extras for £1200
     
    reksveks, Dec 2, 2008
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    I was going back and forth between the M4400 and ThinkPad T500. Originally I was looking at this for $1810CDN ($1445US)

    T500
    Intel P8600
    2 GB DDR3 (1 DIMM)
    320GB 5400 RPM
    ATI 3650M/Intel Hybrid
    15.4" WSXGA+
    3 yr depot + protection

    I went to Dell and they offered me a M4400 with everything the same except 2 GB DDR2 (2 DIMM), 160GB 7200, NVS FX770, 15.4" WUXGA & 3 yr complete care for $2000. I went and ordered it only to find that Lenovo dropped the prices again and it was down to $1550CDN ($1238US). I went to Dell and they said they couldn't do any better, so I canceled the order. Shortly afterwards Dell e-mailed me to say they could it for $1799CDN ($1436US). I up'd the HD to 250 GB 7200 for $60CDN and ordered it. If I configure the same system online, right now, the difference is $560CDN!

    Wait that's only 23%, maybe I should have waited for an e-coupon. :(

    Anyway the moral of the story is that you can get a deal, just by calling in and asking for it or by price matching.
     
    trueg, Dec 3, 2008
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  10. LPTP-LVR

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    Exactly...never order online, always give them a call to see what they can do. Business reps are allowed to give pretty good deals.
     
    LPTP-LVR, Dec 3, 2008
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