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    About to pull the trigger on this 1420...anything I should know?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Bona Fide, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. Bona Fide

    Bona Fide Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Anything I missed or should be warned about?
     
    Bona Fide, Jul 24, 2007
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    it might be cheaper to buy a vostro 1400 if color does not matter.
     
    jvdais, Jul 24, 2007
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    get a better warrenty.
     
    Nathan0490, Jul 24, 2007
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  4. Bona Fide

    Bona Fide Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The Vostro comes out to more even without the 2GB RAM and 160GB hard drive. :eek:

    I've always thought warranties were a waste of money. Is a Dell warranty a worthwhile investment?
     
    Bona Fide, Jul 24, 2007
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    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can install the ram yourself ($150 for 2GB?? because memory manufacters made so much memory for hte vista rush which really never happened, they are offering steep discounts via rebate, newegg.com sells 1GB DDR677 SO-DIMMS from crucial.com for $25. (so get 2 for dual channel memory))
    ^^whoops the deal isn't there anymore, but when they get GEIL memory back in stock you can get 1GB for $28

    on warranties:
    EXTENDING WARRANTY via creditcard program
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=64951
     
    lambchops468, Jul 24, 2007
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  6. Bona Fide

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    The thing is I'm getting both the 2GB RAM and 160GB hard drive free of charge...no increase in my price. In fact, this laptop comes out to $1160 before tax. I think that's a great price.
     
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    hoped you used the coupon

    the 2GB was in case you wanted the vostro
     
    lambchops468, Jul 24, 2007
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    well i suggest you get rid of AOL
     
    hlcc, Jul 24, 2007
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    Yeah the coupon got me a nice $300 discount. :D

    Oh...yeah I should go back and opt out of all that bloatware.
     
    Bona Fide, Jul 24, 2007
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    your taking a risk going with 1440X900 glossy. those are the ones with the graininess. i personally ordered that cuz i need the extra real estate but if you dont care as much, ide change it
     
    desisolja, Jul 24, 2007
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    Are you talking about WXGA+ TrueLife? I ordered that and I really really hope its not grainy.
     
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    If you are a klutz you might want to consider 1 year of accidental coverage, but other then that you are right. Warranties are a waste of money.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 25, 2007
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