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    Are the v1500s being phased out anytime soon.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wizecoder, May 26, 2008.

  1. wizecoder

    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    Hi i am wanting to buy a vostro 1500 but want to wait as long as possible to wait for more deals but i heard that they were being phased out in july. can someone shed some light on that situation for me. :)
     
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Its already been phased out here in Japan happened withing minutes of the Vostro 1510 going up on the Dell japan. So Im guessing time is counting down
     
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  3. Grimster

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    Yes the vostro 1500s are being phased out. Dell learned from their mistake in getting into a contract to sell this laughable model. Very bulky laptop and completely out of date chassis. Do NOT buy the 1500 model. The 1510 is so superior its not even funny.
     
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  4. Just Lou

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    I'd jump on a deal soon before they're all gone. Other than being slightly lighter, the 1510 by most accounts isn't built nearly as well as the 1500. The specs actually seem like a downgrade too, including the fact the 1510 currently only comes with integrated graphics or an 8400M GS.
     
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    Simply too funny. Its not about weight. Its about VOLUME. The new Vostro 1510 models are very slim and compact compared the the old 1500. Even the 8600m graphics is a weak card and all it does is waste battery life. Dell knows this and decided not to have it as an option.
     
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  6. Just Lou

    Just Lou Notebook Evangelist

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    You just won't give it up, will you. :laugh:


    OK. OK. You're right, and 10 months' worth of user and professional reviews are wrong. :rolleyes:

    ....Enjoy your 1510.
     
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  7. wizecoder

    wizecoder Notebook Geek

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    So does anyone here know any exact dates of phaseout and grimster i plan on doing gaming, i would be sitting near a wall plug most of the time with it, i am on a really tight budget, and i think one of the reasons they are able to make the 1500s so cheap is that it is easier to install parts in the bulkier frame so i think the 1500 is the way to go for me.

    edit: and oh yah do you think there will be any more deals before they are gone. THANKS
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I would get it while its there. They may run out of parts such as the 8600m gt.
     
    nizzy1115, May 26, 2008
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  9. Just Lou

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    I agree. If you really want one, I wouldn't wait. I ordered mine. I got a fully loaded system with a Penryn and 8600M GT for under $1K.
     
    Just Lou, May 26, 2008
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