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    Is this a good deal? M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Militant X, May 19, 2009.

  1. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    Got it for $772 shipped

    Keep or cancel?


    XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 1 $849.00
    XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    Certified Refurbished
    Shipping Material
    Processor Label
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    MEDIADIRECT 3.3 Software
    MEDIA DIRECT 3.5
    Documentation
    Keyboard On Notebook
    Operating System Label
    Dell 1505 Wireless-N
    Software
    Software
    Blu-ray Disc Drive (BD/DVD/CD burner w/double layer BD write capability)
    Operating System CD
    Software
    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
    Bluray Software
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Resource DVD
    Dell Travel Remote Control
    90W AC Adapter
    Bluetooth Wireless Card 355
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    Microsoft Works 9.0
    120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    Shipping Material
    MEDIA DIRECT 3.5
    Tuxedo Black
    64BIT Operating System DVD
    Image Restore Software
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Standard Palmrest
    Service Software
    15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
    Roxio Creator 10
     
    Militant X, May 19, 2009
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  2. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    i would say go for it. But keep your proof of purchase well in case your gpu dies, because the 8600m gt is flawed piece of hardware.
     
    Luke1708, May 19, 2009
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  3. uh60james

    uh60james Notebook Geek

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    Thats a great deal! I would go ahead and order a larger hard drive though as that is pretty small especially if you play games. You can get one cheap from NewEgg or other online sites.
     
    uh60james, May 19, 2009
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  4. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, hard drives are cheap so I'm not worried about that.

    About the 8600gt, I thought they fixed that problem by now.
     
    Militant X, May 19, 2009
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    ive had the 8600 GT in my vostro 1700 for almost 2 years now and it hasnt failed me yet

    or was it just a problem in the XPS machines?
     
    jackpfree, May 19, 2009
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I say go for it! :D That's a good price! :cool:

    I have the 1530, it's an excellent lappy...And, I have the 8600 GPU...for well over 1.5 years..and have had 0 problems. If, you do run into problems, you have a warranty, and the extended 1 year warranty that covers the GPU.

    Just enjoy the 1530!! and grat's :D...Welcome to the family!

    He has a warranty, and the 8600 comes..with the extended 1 year warranty on it, so hes covered!....

    Also, I wouldn't necessarily say its a *flawed piece of hardware*..mine hasn't failed on my 1530 yet!~ And, that go's the same for many 1530 owners!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 20, 2009
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  7. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    extended? a free extra year on the gpu?
     
    Militant X, May 20, 2009
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  8. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yup 2 years warranty for your gpu
     
    Luke1708, May 20, 2009
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