New Dell Vostro V131

i pulled the trigger on this v131 from outlet, priced at 439, got the customer service to give me 40$ off. makes it 399$ before tax. is this a good deal?

if a coupon code comes later on, i guess i got 21 to return this lol

65W AC Adapter
125V Power Cord
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Service Pack 1
Vostro V131 Laptop
Processor: Intel Core i3-2330M 2nd generation Processor (2.20GHz with Intel HD Graphic 3000)
4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (1 DIMMs)
500 GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030
13.3 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with Anti-Glare
Genuine Windows 7 Professional
Aberdeen Silver
6 Cell Primary Battery
Trend Micro 16.6 PC-cillin 30 Day
Backlit Keyboard with Gesture Touchpad

 

Yes I think it's a pretty good deal. You paid $5 less than me, but I did get an external dvd writer with it. I really like mine. It should serve you well.

 

Not bad. I bought my gf one with the same specs as yours but with a 320gb HD. With coupon, it came out to $319. Ram upgrade and HD is easy to do, so I don't really care.

I'm debating if I should get a 240gb SSD. Tigerdirect has the OCZ Agility 3 for $229 after rebate. Cheapest I've ever seen.

 

Where did you get the coupon?

 

It's been a long while since they released a coupon for this, but it was around January. 25% off I think. I usually just keep an eye out @ Dell Outlet (@DellOutlet) on Twitter

 

doode imma be pissed if they release a 25% coupon on thursday (tomorrow)

they will reimbursed right? the laptop i ordered 2 days ago isnt here yet

 

If they do release one, I'm getting the celeron one for cheap for my wife or I may let her have this one with the I3 and I will get the one with the 857

 

hey you s/n has "DJ" in it, do you dj? are u using the v131 for traktor pro 2? how does it run?

 

Which sleeve case are you using/you suggest?

 

What kind of sleeve are you looking for? If you are looking for a soft case, some "MacBook" sleeves will work, but some won't and you may need to look for a 14" case to accomidate (mispelled?) the V131's hump at the back.

I personally use a Brenthaven ProStyle Hardshell case. It's a hybrid sleeve-clamshell (work-in-case) that is stiff on the outside and well-cusioned on the inside. It even has ballistic nylon. While the fit isn't perfect, it works very well with my V131, which has the six-cell battery.



Another good case that Brenthaven makes is the Trek Sleeve, which is a sort of handbag for the laptop. It is ugly, but the laptop fits perfectly and the thing is INDESTRUCTIBLE.