Dude! I'm gettin' a Dell. XPS 15.

1 225-0675 XPS 15
1 317-6407 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2620M processor 2.70 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.40 GHz
1 317-6415 8GB,DDR3,2 DIMM
1 331-1668 Backlit Internal Keyboard - English
1 320-1673 15.6FHD TLF B+RGLED LCD L50xX
1 320-2120 NVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB graphics with Optimus
1 342-2370 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 318-0490 Elemental Silver Aluminum (WLAN)
1 421-5780 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, No Media
1 430-4038 Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
1 318-1064 Tray Load Blu-ray Triple Writer (reads and writes CDs, DVDs, BDs)
1 318-0434 Roxio Creator Starter, FI
1 421-4550 Power DVD 9.6, 3D
1 318-0138 JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3
1 430-4048 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0
1 410-9453 McAfee Platinum, 15 Month, MUI
1 312-1185 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 410-0488 Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student, English
1 939-4870 Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year
1 950-3337 1 Year Limited Warranty
1 933-0410 Warranty Support, Initial Year




Anything I should do when it comes? Been roughly 3+ years since I got a new laptop.

 

My previous laptop, per my posts here, was ordered 11/25/07 with the following specs:

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!!
* 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
* HP Imprint Finish (Influx) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
* Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* No TV Tuner w/remote control
* High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
* HP Wireless Laser Mini Mouse (White) and Mobile Stereo Headset (1 pair, White)
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

That is what I am switching from.... sooo excited.

 

Format then install the OS & drivers and start Rock'n

 

Note that the i7-2620M is a dual-core i7.

The quad-core 2630QM is actually a better deal if you had the option to select it.

Otherwise, looks awesome.

 

if you are trying to avoid the 9 cell battery (which looks ugly in my opinion) then I would either stick with the 2620m or downgrade to the 2520m. even an i5-2410m is fine tbh. so if you want to save $ it's a good idea

 

I would downgrade the ram also

 

"Downgrade" to 2630qm or upgrade to 2720qm.

Downgrade to 6GB and use $40-$60 to buy 8GB of ram. Sell the 6GB or stick it in your netbook.

 

I've been looking at a very similar configuration:

1) 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM processor 2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.30 GHz
2) Backlit keyboard
3) 6GB RAM
4) 15.6 FHD B+RGLED TL (1920x1080)
5) NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M 2GB graphics with Optimus
6) 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
7) Tray Load Blu-ray® Triple Writer
8) JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3
9) Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6230 & Bluetooth 3.0
10) 90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Best price I have been able to get is $1,399.99
Were you able to get a sweet deal?

 

Good configuration, but super expensive

 

Yeah, the configs in my sig didn't cost more than ~$1500. That's with the 2 year warranty. definitely haggle with the Dell reps a little more.

 

Bob, I don't think it's super expensive. I've been looking around and I can't find a comparable laptop at a better price. It's a fair deal at that price, in my opinion. I just want a better deal. It's my 4th Dell. Michael can afford to cut me some slack on this one.

I've been tryin'. Been haggling big time this past week but, so far, no luck. I need to speak with the Head Honcho!

 

try this coupon 4VB4CC3X7BJ4F6 it should take a bunch of money off the price

 

Thanks, but it's not valid for my order according to Dell.

 

That deal is only valid for this link:

http://www.onlinecomputercoupons.com/get.htm?coupon=351404

 

or go direct to the Dell site The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

coupon code: 4VB4CC3X7BJ4F6

specs:

Core i7 2630QM 2.00 GHz CPU (Sandy Bridge)
6GB DDR3 Memory
750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
15.6" (1920x1080) LCD /w 2MP Webcam
Blu-ray ROM + DVDRW
1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M
USB 3.0, Mini Displayport, HDMI, eSATA
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

$950 shipped

 

If I already submitted my order, and its "in production" - should I call and cancel to upgrade? Is it really worth it to go dual to quad?

I just want the thing to be good for 4 years lol. Gaming is very little, but I do use Photoshop & video edit "a little"

 

Chatted on the Dell Rep chat, I cant just change the item. Full cancel to re-order. Think I should?

I didnt realize this processor was a "dude" in the value dept.

 

There's nothing really wrong with the 2620, it's just that the quad is cheaper and gives you more power if you need it. The 2620 is clocked higher so it will be better in single-threaded mode. It comes down to if you think you would prefer a quad. If you do a bunch of video encoding, the quad will definitely shorten encoding times. Gaming is benefiting more and more from more cores, the industry is catching up and is better implementing multi-threaded mode.

 

I don't game much - just a little. I don't video-encode much - just a little.

However, I normally do all these things with 10+ Windows / Firefox tabs open, lol.

I think I might change to the 2720qm, its only +30.

However, For some reason, it appears one promotion may have ended. I'm roughly $100 or so higher than before by only changing that spec.

 

eh, before I only had 1yr warr, the build i just created only has 2yr option.

 

btw, that ad campaign made me avoid Dell like the plague. Its amazing I ever got over it.

 

Well that would do it. When I bought my system I configured the base (no auto-discount) system to what I wanted and applied $450 worth of coupons, not sure if there are similar $350 and $100 off coupons for the 15.

 

Im selling the one I've had for only about 2 months if you would rather go that way... I'd beat dells price anytime. Similar config (2630 quad core though), and the 1GB graphics instead of 2. You can see it in the sale forum of this website...

 

No thanks!

I get 3points per dollar spent on dell.com on my credit card. I'll be using those towards cash back. Plus I get nervious buying used on anythign mechanical/electronic (no offense intended here)