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    M1330 - New or Refurb?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by JShamoon, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. JShamoon

    JShamoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok guys, here's the deal, I can get a refurbed M1330 with the following specs:

    XPS M1330

    Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (2MB cache/1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB)

    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

    Memory
    2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 677MHz (2 DIMMs)

    Hard Disk Drive
    120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)

    Video
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

    8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability

    Software Upgrade
    No Dell DataSafe Installed
    McAfee SecurityCenter with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 36-months
    Microsoft Works 8.5
    Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition

    NoteBook Screen
    13.3 inch WXGA Standard Display

    Hardware Upgrade
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    Bluetooth
    Fingerprint Reader Touchpad
    Dell Travel Remote Control
    6 Cell Primary Battery

    System Color
    Pearlescent White

    Network Interface Card
    Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card

    for $1350 including the 3year complete care next day on site warranty with accident protection.

    Or a new M1330 with the following specs:

    My Components
    Alpine White
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB, 2MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
    56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    Fingerprint Reader
    My Software & Accessories
    Trend Micro Internet Security 15-months
    My Service
    3Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
    1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection (CD Shipped Separately)
    Included 10GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Year

    for $1399.


    What would you choose?

    Thanks!
     
    JShamoon, Jan 11, 2008
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  2. skeods

    skeods Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well for $50 more you get another gb of ram, faster processor more HD space, and its New. Plus if you look hard enough you can get it cheaper. I got mine for $1218 shipped with the T7500 processor, everything else the same as yours.
     
    skeods, Jan 11, 2008
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  3. gaborkovacs

    gaborkovacs Notebook Guru

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    Yeah I'd buy a new one as well. No reason to buy a refurbished one unless there's a significant price difference.
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 11, 2008
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  4. JShamoon

    JShamoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please, do share where to look :confused:
     
    JShamoon, Jan 11, 2008
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  5. gaborkovacs

    gaborkovacs Notebook Guru

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    I guess it's with employee discount and the additional 10% off...
     
    gaborkovacs, Jan 11, 2008
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