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Just ordered my laptop a few hours ago.... VERY EXCITED!! It's gonna be soo pretty

 

Just ordered my new Dell E1520. Specs are in the sig.

 

I just ordered my laptop here in Germany 2 days ago.It coasted me 2540 Euros ,actually 2134 without TAX -_- . I tried today to make the same configurations and I found it for 2845 Euros. Wow, thank god I have done it earlier…
Anyway, these are my laptop configurations, I didn’t write every thing only the important ones

XPS M1330 CORE 2 DUO T7500 2.20 GHz,800,4M
Windows Vista Ultimate (32Bit OS)
200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Dual-Channel 2048MB RAM 667MHz
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
13.3 WXGA (12980*800) White LED Display with TrueLife
Tuxedo Black& 0,3 Mega pixel Camera for White LED Display
Fingerprint reader
Primary 9- cell 85WHr Li-lon Battery
USB TV-Tuner
Bluetooth
Dicota Backpack style
External 65k V.90 Modem (USB)
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini PCI Card
Norton Internet Security- 15 months Subscription
2 years XPS Premium Hardware Support
2 years accidental Care Damage

They said that I should receive it in 25.07 and for sure im not waiting them all that long. im gonna try with them to make it earlier,

 

Just finished ordering my 1520....specs in sig

$1,548.39

 

Just Ordered for my oldest Son (Birthday & Grad Present)

Waiting for the confimation email and estimated ship date....

 

My M1210 just arrived, and its awesome...Very powerful for such a midget lol

 

What, nobody is excited about the new 1420? I just ordered a nicely equipped version of this little gem. The good news: the $350 coupon got me 2 gigs, the dedicated graphics card, Blue Tooth and big HD for about $1k. The bad news: Dell says it won't ship until the end of July. Aarrgh! Now I have listen to everyone crowing about their 1330s while I wait. I know, the 1330 is better, but for my purposes I don't think it's twice as good -- and it would have cost twice as much.

 

Just orderedmy inspiron 1520 a couple days ago!! I can't wait!!



Inspiron 1520
Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 Inch Display- 1440x900
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
80G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Just $1405

 

you could have just said "refer sig"
hehehe

great deal BTW !

- Akshay

 

Just ordered my machine a few hours ago! Here are the specs:

Inspiron 1520
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHZ T7500
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 Inch Display- 1440x900
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam w/ Creative Earbud EP630
Intel 4965 Wireless 802.11AGN & Integrated Bluetooth
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
DellCare Plus Warranty

 

Hello, I'm new in here but I am very exited because today I will order my new dell 1520!!!!!!!!!!!! (Specs in sig)

 

I'm a college student, and I've been on the hunt for the past three weeks. I thought this would be the best deal because of the free 2GB RAM upgrade, the free upgrade to the 160GB HD, and the free next business day shipping (I had to talk to a Dell rep for that one). My subtotal was $897 before I added CompleteCare.

Inspiron 1420
Midnight Blue
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Windows® Vista Home Premium
Glossy, high contrast, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280x800)
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M GS
FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
FREE! 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
2 Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor - Next Business Day
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 2Yr Warr.

- $350.00 coupon

= $1,186.00
Final price w/tax = $1,275.28

 

$1,322 shipped

Dell 1720

Jet Black
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition
Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT
FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
FREE! 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition

 

$1322 shipped???? Did you have other coupons than the $350? I configured one the same but $1357 before tax and shipping...

 

yes

No other rebates, went to 1720 that starts off at $11xx and built it from there. Thats with no extra warrantys or extra crap though.

 

I got:

Inspiron 1420, Midnight Blue
Core2Duo 7300 2GHz processor
2G RAM
160G *7200* rpm HD
Webcam
Bluetooth, Intel Wifi card
14" 1440x900 glossy screen
6-cell battery *and* 9-cell battery
DVD RW
Nvidia 128 MB graphics
Vista Premium
TOTAL : $1155 shipped ($1067 before tax)

Started with the base system and today the prices dropped like crazy for some reason. No special warranty or any other hassles like EPP, just the vanilla $350 coupon.

I had already ordered a similar system on 7/3 with lesser specs for about the same money, but Dell keeps messing with the price! I called to cancel the first one and they did it without any questions.

Ship date = 8/9

 

I ordered today, and my ship date was 8/1. I think Dell just gives very generous estimates to allow for screwups and delays. That way, if everything goes according to their schedule, you think it's early.

 

Quite excited; placed the order about six hours ago. Just in case I change my sig around:

Dell Inspiron e1520
Jet Black
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 Processor - 2.2 GHz
Windows Vista Home Premium OS
1280x800 Matte Screen
2 GB DDR2 Memory at 667 MHz
160 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 256 MB VRAM
DVD+/-RW Drive
High Definition Audio 2.0
9-cell 85 WHr Battery
Dell Wireless G wireless card
Bluetooth Card
Integrated Webcam
Microsoft Works 8
No ISP Requested
DellCare Plus

Estimated Ship Date: July 25th.

Eagerly looking forward to its arrival!

 

Estimated Ship Date: July 13th. Specs in sig ^^

 

Sometimes yes, but i think at this point they will be very close to their estimate, they have huge numbers of orders and are back ordered on a lot of things. They didn't expect this huge of a response and were not prepared, so there are already screwups and delays pushing it toward the estimate.

 

I am hoping the laptop gurus here will help me read through the following clutter. I have attached a copy of my order at Dell - Ordered July 2nd Est ship date is 7/30/07. I just want to make sure I have enough laptop power to e-mail, lite gaming, working at home and when away, eventually will do presentations for clients using a connected projector, etc. In case it needs to be said, I know nothing about computers except how to call the help line at work.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

222-9008 Inspiron 1520, Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz, 4M Cache
1 313-5398 Ruby Red Color with MicrosatinFinish
1 311-7215 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
1 320-5461 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD TrueLife for Inspiron 1520
1 320-5457 Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
1 341-4769 160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 420-6556 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
1 310-9093 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP INSP 1520
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 420-5924 Icon Consolidation Application
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-6481 Dell Support, Vista, Dim/Insp
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-7024 Media Direct 3.3
1 420-7244 Dell Support Center 1.0
1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
1 412-0917 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, for Inspiron
1 313-5197 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
1 420-6464 Roxio Creator Basic
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 430-2337 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
1 320-5691 Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
1 412-0968 Creative Earbud EP630
1 420-6593 Network Associates McAfee 8.0 English, 2-Year Subscription
1 312-0525 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Prim
1 412-0933 AOL for Broadband
1 412-0934 Earthlink
1 412-0935 NETZERO ISP
1 412-0915 MS WORKS 8.5
1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
1 412-0359 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
1 950-5442 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
1 987-7228 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year
1 982-8392 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, 2 Year Extended
1 987-7227 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 983-3080 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,Initial Year
1 960-2780 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 986-9327 Inspiron, No Dell On Call
1 430-2348 Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Mod
1 320-5821 Ruby Red color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
1 466-7699 Thank you for choosing Dell
1 412-0943 Basic digital Music,Photo and Game experience
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7092 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
1 987-4817 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
1 463-6083 DHS Order Manage
1 461-2678 Special Offer - $150 off


I'm a little concerned because it looks like I have a lot of junk on there I will not need. I can't get a copy of my invoice right now so I do not know the exact price I ended up with but I did have an EPP discout too, which I do not see indicated here. I know it's a lot of info, and you get asked this stuff all the time so I appreciate your help.

 

In my opinion I would of atleast went with the 8400 for "lite" gaming but with the cpu and RAM you got you'll be fine. Just don't try to run graphic dominating programs. (like video editing or Crysis)

 

Thank you chewy0055 I appreciate your input

 

I second the concern about the integrated video card. That card was created as part of the centrino platform in order to run Aero (glass-like interface on Vista) and not much else beyond that. I imagine you'll be able to run "Games for Windows" stamped games (I think they are meant to run on any computer that can run Vista, but I'm not sure) and many older ones. However, you will have serious trouble playing 3D intensive games like Quake 4, Doom 3, FEAR, C&C 3, and newer ones. Basically what Chewy said I guess.

As for the extra crap, there's a lot you can delete if you want to download other programs. The ISP/Net Zero isn't neccessary if you have an ISP already; the icon consolidation can probably go; Roxio could possibly be swapped for something that rips protected material. DataSafe might be kind of handy and I'm not sure it would be a good idea to delete media center as it might be tied in with a bunch of other programs/drivers. Also keep in mind that there is a lot of paper like the waranty contracts listed, too. Overall looks pretty good.

 

I feel like the only guy getting an inspiron without the 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT. I ordered yesterday...is there anyway I can change now?

 

Only by canceling and redoing the order. This will give you a new ship date and restart the wait time. Also, if its too far along, I imagine you might not be able to reorder

 

Before I call and change the order....are you guys sure that this video card upgrade is worth the extra 100 beans?

EDIT: too late I switched to the GT. plus my shipping date wasn't delayed!

 

Just ordered mine yesterday:

Inspiron 1520

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 Year Limited Warranty
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
1 Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor - Next Business Day

Here was the cost breakdown:

Retail: $1057
Student Discount: -$200
MyDell Gift Registry Discount: -$50
Dell EPP 4% Discount: - $32.28

Total: $774.72

Now, when I ordered, I was given the option of applying for the Dell preferred account. If I had taken this option, I could've lowered the price by another 4%. So, I could've have purchased my system for about $743 + tax (if applicable).

How did I do, guys?

 

Congrats on no delay on your shipping date! You'll be much happier with the faster GPU. They are just as or more important than the CPU more and more these days.

 

EnderSaves - Thanks for taking a look at my computer. I do not play any of the games you mentioned so I guess the video card will be okay.

Have a great day.

 

I finally purchased a laptop and it was a dell D531. I really can't wait until it arrives. I just got the standard $699 version on their website. I really want to see how it will perform when I get it. I currently have 2 gigs of ram to put into it.
YAY!

 

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the world of Dell
I ordered my Inspiron 1520 on June 29th, but the estimated shipping date is July 25th!! I'm a bit disappointed about that. The wait is so painful.
On top of that, I cannot track my order because Dell has been unable to provide my order status since the day I ordered it (which was a week and a half ago). Its as if they have no idea I have a laptop ordered! I talked to someone a week ago and they said it should appear in a few days....How long is "a few days'!??

anyway, this is what I should *eventually* be getting...

Unit Price $1,528.00
Inspiron 1520
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (2MB cache/1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
System Color: Spring Green Color with Microsatin Finish
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
Monitor: 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife ™
Video Card: 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
Network Card and Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
- Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08
- Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card: High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Networking Cards: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Office Productivity Software Microsoft Works 8.
Security Software: McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15-month
Primary Battery: 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Services: 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Online Data Storage: DataSafe Online Backup 3GB
Media Center Enhancements: Dell Travel Remote Control, IR

Congratulations! You have qualified for $249 savings with your online purchase. - $249.00

Subtotal: $1,279.00
Shipping and Handling: $0.00
PST: $101.68
GST/HST: $76.74


Total: $1,457.42


Thats in Canadian Dollars. I hope I get my moneys worth!

 

Hello, I´m new member.

Check my new computer:
+ Procesador Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2GHz, 800 MHz, 4MB L2 cache
+ 14.1 Wide Screen WXGA + LCD
+ 1GB DDR2 667MHz 1 DIMM
+ 128 MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M
+ 80 GB Hard Drive 5400 rpm
+ Standard Touch pad
+ Windows XP home SP2
+ DVD/CD burner
+ Intel 3945 WLAN 802.11 a/g
+ Bateria 6 celdas
+ Complete Care 3 años
+ Dell Wireless 360 Bluetooth

Comentarios??

 

I only ordered the 128MB graphics card - will this be ok considering the best game I'll play on here is RollerCoaster Tycoon 3?! Apart from that just web/e-mail/watching dvd's.

 

I got the one in my sig. Splurges for the AMD, because I didn't feel like saving up more for the Core 2 Duo, and wanted something different since my desktop has a Core 2 Duo, heh

 

Got the one in my sig. I'll be using it mainly on stage.

 

This is the specs of my 1520 Order:

Midnight Blue
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz, 4M Cache
1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
3 Year Extended Warranty
Next Day Shipping
$125 Dell Gift Certificate
Est Shipping 7/23/07

After discounts/tax/fees, total is $1492.53

I ordered this before the 2gig RAM/160gig HD deal came out, but I still think I got a better bargain. What do ya think?

 

M1330 - Red
LED Screen w/Camera
T7300 2.0GHz Core2Duo
2GB RAM
120GB HDD (5400 rpm)
128 Nvidia 8400M
Fingerprint Reader
HD Integrated Surround Sound
Vista Premium

 

Is it worth it?

$1,361.06 Shipped

 

Double posted by accident

 

In Production:
Dell Vostro 1500
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB),
Size: 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife
Video Card: 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Total: $791.50

Got rid of my 1521 order.

 

Just pulled the trigger!

Vostro 1400

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
LCD PANEL 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
MEMORY 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
HARD DRIVE 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE 8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o Roxio Creator
VIDEO CARD 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
WI-FI WIRELESS CARD Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
WEBCAM Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
SOUND OPTION Integrated High Definition Audio

$689+ tax! WooHoo!

 

new E1505 Inspiron
Pentium Dual-Core 1.73 GHZ
2GB Ram
160GB HDD
X1400 ATI Mobility Radeon Graphics card

all for free!
Very niiice

 

Free? lol from who?

 

dell
hnohhpihniph

 

English please?

 

the message was too short otherwise

 

just bought Jet Black Inspiron 1520:
Core 2 Duo t7300
GeForce 8600M GT
160GB 7200 RPM HDD
2GB RAM
Bluetooth 2.0
High Resolution Glossy Display (1440x900)
CD/DVD Writer
9 Cell Battery

All for 1219 before tax. Hope it's cool, it took me a month to make up my mind. [Edited by Moderator]

 

Grats to everyone on their new laptops!

 

Just pulled the trigger on a Vostro 1400... Details in sig. Can't wait!