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    Amazing XPS 1530 Discount

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by crash, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I was browsing the Dell website and, just for kicks, was configuring an almost maxed out XPS 1530 when I realized that when configuring the higher-end base model, you get $669 instant savings!! see images 1 and 2

    The website says the offer ends January 31, 2008 (image 3), but Dell tends to change their coupons/discounts day-by-day, week-by-week. So, if you're on the fence about ordering an XPS 1530 or not, now seems to be the time. Huge discount + the recent addition of the high res screes = what are you waiting for? :)
     

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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    this has been posted before
     
    sly, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Yes it has!
    But its a nice reminder :p

    $669 + $200 coupon = a nice lappy... (i ordered with that deal...)
     
    BenLeonheart, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. pyr0000

    pyr0000 Notebook Guru

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    200$ coupon? where?
     
    pyr0000, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. ragsrocks

    ragsrocks Notebook Guru

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    $200 coupon?! is that the one that expired on the 20th? :(
     
    ragsrocks, Dec 22, 2007
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  6. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Well then I apologize. I did not see it.
     
    crash, Dec 22, 2007
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  7. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    benleon heart u said that u applied the coupon with the 669 off deal.i asked dell about this and they said that u cant di this and ppl who have done it will not get their orders processed as it was an error which has been corrected
     
    sly, Dec 22, 2007
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  8. MAC5217

    MAC5217 Notebook Consultant

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    I think he meant that they were offering a 200 dollar gift card with the purchase this xps config? The gift card offer expired 12/20.
     
    MAC5217, Dec 22, 2007
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  9. Illegal Operation

    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell has had this deal for several days now and it is great. Would be a good time to buy if you're planning on it. I'm shocked that they would do this on a XPS unit as in the past they've been very stingy with giving XPS discounts.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 22, 2007
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  10. Simic

    Simic Notebook Consultant

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    It is not too shocking. Dell is very likely about to release a whole new line of laptops and wants to unload as many of these as possible before early January.
     
    Simic, Dec 22, 2007
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  11. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Ack. Now I'm regretting my Vostro [ok, not really, but these XPS discounts have been cuh-razy!]. A similarly configured 1530 costs ~$300 more, but the XPS is:
    - of course, GDDR3 [vs my Vostro's DDR2]
    - 3GB RAM [vs 2GB]
    - T7500 [vs T7300]
    - 7200 RPM [vs 5400 RPM, same capacity -- 160GB]
    - Intel Wireless-n [vs Broadcom g]
    - fingerprint reader [vs none]
    - lighter and just looks cooler!

    Although it does come with Vista and it has very slightly worse battery life [basing this on the XPS' review and my Vostro's battery life]. Needless to say, if I hadn't bought my Vostro, I'd be buying this one instead.

    Hopefully more reviews on the 1530 come out soon, especially for the higher res screens. Maybe Dell has finally improved quality control?
     
    scythie, Dec 22, 2007
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  12. gosman

    gosman Notebook Consultant

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    You can not get the high resolution screen with the $669 deal. Very limited selections. Wait until after the new year.
     
    gosman, Dec 22, 2007
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