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    (Canada) EPP expiring will it keep going ? what about a new 1530 discount

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by shol, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. shol

    shol Notebook Consultant

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    Think there will be a new discount coming after feb 1 ? Also the EPP discount for 12% as well, it also says expires feb 1st...

    what is the opinion on if this will be continued.... just away from canada and wondering if i should wait or grab it now :)
     
    shol, Jan 21, 2008
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    yasdaz Notebook Evangelist

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    Try phoning Dell Canada to find out what might be happening before you do or decide anything. Maybe there is a specific epp hotline or something?
     
    yasdaz, Jan 21, 2008
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    New stuff deals should be comming but I suggest you call them and find out
     
    mia4l, Jan 21, 2008
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    Don't know about the epp but I'm sure there will be more discounts coming after feb 1st given that new processors are coming out. The current discount with epp is a pretty good deal but does require you to take a number of upgrades. For some it might be worth waiting for discounts which allow greater customization options.
     
    canoe2000, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. Terp

    Terp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Truth be told, between the $619 off for the XPS M1530, the 12% EPP (another $207 given my configuration), the 4% DPA method of payment (another $72), I an not sure I can beat nearly 40% off a $2,500 laptop anytime soon...though been wrong every single time dealing with Dell and their pricing scheme....

    But $900 off is pretty tempting and trying not to pull the trigger, but fear I am losing the battle. ;)
     
    Terp, Jan 21, 2008
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    xeodragon Notebook Guru

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    I'm in the same boat, can't decide if it's worth it to wait for new discounts in addition to penryn + led screens :(.
     
    xeodragon, Jan 21, 2008
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    Terp - in Canada we are limited to a max of $359 plus 12% EPP. Not quite as good of a deal.
     
    canoe2000, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. shol

    shol Notebook Consultant

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    Hey if I was in Canada right now, I would order it, I am not too concerned about it being outdated for what I want it for anytime soon.. (world of warcraft, other games, and webbing and some work stuff, but i have a work computer for that :))

    Thanks for the replies... :)

    Think this system will be noticibly quicker for say world of warcraft compared to my 2 year old acer 5672 ?
     
    shol, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. Terp

    Terp Notebook Enthusiast

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    WHAT?!? That's " Loonie!" :D
     
    Terp, Jan 22, 2008
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