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    Almost ready to order my 1521... Good deal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pcsmadesimple, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. pcsmadesimple

    pcsmadesimple Notebook Enthusiast

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    Getting ready to order one for my family. We don't exactly play games (I do that on my desktop or my XPS M2010! :cool: )

    I'm pretty sure this is a steal, and I did want some feedback...

    Full retail price - $2,081

    $415 off instantly

    Inspiron 1521
    ProcessorAMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-64 (1MB/2.2GHz)
    Operating System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    Jet Black
    Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    LCD Panel High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1680x1050)
    Video Card ATI RADEON® Xpress1270 HyperMemory™
    Hard Drive Speed: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    CD ROM/DVD ROM CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    Sound High Definition Audio 2.0
    Wireless Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
    Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    Battery Options 6-cell Primary Battery and 9-cell additional Lithium Ion Battery
    Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options Get $75 in Dell dollars with 4 yr LTD Warranty and At-Home Service
    CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 4Yr Warr.
    Bluetooth Options Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)


    Sub total:$1,666.00
    Additional Discounts and Coupons
    -$150.00

    FREE GROUND SHIPPING!


    Sub Total $1,516.00
    Shipping & Handling $19.99
    Shipping Discount -$19.99
    Tax $90.97
    State Environmental Fee --

    Total $1,606.97 :smile:
     
    pcsmadesimple, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Guh! $1600 for a system with integrated graphics? You could find a 1520 with a 8600M GT for that price, given the right coupons...

    Edit - sorry, didn't realize you opted for the 4 year warranty... but is spending like $300 extra for a warranty worth it for a system like that?
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 20, 2007
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  3. Lynus

    Lynus Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure you need the 2.2 ghz C2D i think 1.8 or 2.0 would be best unless you plan on doing really CPU intensive stuff, but a 1521 is more just general uses computer so i dont know if you'd want anything more than 1.8

    my 2 cents
     
    Lynus, Jul 20, 2007
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  4. HiryuX

    HiryuX Notebook Guru

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    Woah.. thats pretty expensive for an AMD processor laptop..
     
    HiryuX, Jul 20, 2007
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  5. ocellaris

    ocellaris Notebook Evangelist

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    $1600 is horrible for what you are getting there. Integrated video on a $1600 system? Even if you are not playing games, the video can hold back everything else. What is the point of paying extra for a CPU on a system like that and dropping $400 for extra warranty on a system that will be completely obsolete in 4 years time.

    The 1521 is designed to be a low cost PC (AMD CPU, not even any options for a real video card), when you get the price up to $1600 you sort of ruin that point :confused:
     
    ocellaris, Jul 20, 2007
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