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    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by breduta, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. breduta

    breduta Newbie

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    I purchased a refurb m1530 from the dell outlet for $1029. Ive been using it that last couple days and it has been pretty great. I just needed something mobile for photo editing and it hasnt been bad. I did request a vista x64 disc from Chris at the Dell forums too.

    XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    Certified Refurbished
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Genuine Windows Vista Business
    Dell Travel Remote Control
    90W AC Adapter
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    Tuxedo Black
    15.4 WUXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
    250 GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
     
    breduta, Dec 11, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    It sounds like a pretty decent deal to me. Congratulations! :smile:
     
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Look's nice! :D

    Congrat's on your purchase! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
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  4. prescott

    prescott Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet machine, good price. Have fun.
     
    prescott, Dec 11, 2008
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    breduta Newbie

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    :D I love it so far. I actually priced out a brand new one and with a 25% coupon it came out to $1075ish + tax, but that was with the LED screen. I was kinda bummed about it but Im much happier with the 1920x1200 resolution screen I have now.
     
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