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    How does this look? My SXPS 1340 (nearly finalized order) :D

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Cin', Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    So, I'm finally going thru with it!... :D :eek: :cool:

    My nearly *finalized order* for my SXPS 1340 :D

    What do you think?
    • XPS 1340, Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
    • Microsoft Windows Vista with SP1 Home Premium Edition 64-bit Edition English
    • Merlot Red High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 1340
    • 4GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm
    • 13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD with 1.3 MP Camera
    • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M
    • 500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
    • 2 Year CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection
    • 2 Year On-Site Warranty..
    • 6 Cell Batt/Adapter
    • 5GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR SDO/DIM
    • Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
    • Cyberlink PowerDVD DX 8.2 for DVD
    • 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive
    • $100 Dell Promo Gift Card w/ DPA - Arrives in 6-8
    Total: $1,282.16

    I got them to drop the $40 *Upcharge* on the Merlot Red, and with upgraded shipping...So, not so bad?? :eek:

    Cin...
     
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    No not so bad at all :D Hope you like it! :)
     
    booboo12, Aug 1, 2009
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  3. Cin'

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    Thanks Richard! I think this is a decent config' :) Esp. with the GC!

    Cin...
     
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    Howitzer225 Death Company Dreadnought

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    That's a pretty sweet configuration Cin! All the best for your new laptop! :)
     
    Howitzer225, Aug 1, 2009
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    Sephoroth Notebook Evangelist

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    Zomg! You're stealing my laptop aren't you! Everything minus the warranty is identical to mine.

    EDIT: Nevermind. Just noticed the color XD.
     
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  6. Cin'

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    Well thank you....I was planning on purchasing thru the Outlet with last week's coupons..but every time I went to visit..there was never anything available! :eek:

    Now, I hope this is *it* :D

    Darn it, Sephoroth! :p You found me out! :( hee hee...What warranty did you get? Can I ask how much you paid for yours?? :eek:

    Cin...
     
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  7. David

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    Not bad for the price. I'd say go for it :)
     
    David, Aug 1, 2009
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  8. Sephoroth

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    Heh, don't worry. Yours must be a Merlot red cousin :D.

    I managed to get mine with a 4 year warranty and a $75 gift card for ~$1,260. Note that I was originally going to pay ~$1,450 until Dell messed up my order, I applied EPP, and I got an additional $15 gift certificate courtesy of Dell (I didn't expect it to go this low). However, because they messed up my order (The representative thought LED = LCD) I almost didn't go through them as all of the representatives I spoke to couldn't cancel the wrong order and told me to ship it back to them after I receive it (and not to simply refuse delivery as this would incur a restocking fee); all of which delayed my order.

    In either case, the discounts they gave were more than enough to keep me a happy Dell customer :).
     
    Sephoroth, Aug 1, 2009
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  9. Cin'

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    Ok, I will! : ) I think.yeah :p

    That's a good price..I wonder if I should try and go a bit lower... :( I dunno.

    The Rep I was working with had sent me a quote and put in the 8600 vs. the 8700, glad I double check and saw his teeny *error*..so I understand.


    Cin...
     
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  10. Sephoroth

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    You could try. If nothing else you can try getting them to add on another part you may need in the future (e.g. a feature I wanted yet forgot to get was BlueTooth). That reminds me, I also owe part of my lower price to the Asus N80Vn/N81Vp as the Dell representative tried to "price match" those before I applied EPP.
     
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  11. xnightxwingx

    xnightxwingx Notebook Consultant

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    Decent config. Why do you need a 2nd laptop? Sick of your 1330?
     
    xnightxwingx, Aug 1, 2009
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  12. HCW

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    One more tech visit and you could easily get one as a replacement
     
    HCW, Aug 1, 2009
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