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    Are xps refurbs a good choice?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lindseybp, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. lindseybp

    lindseybp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've seen some very good deals on xps M1330 refurbs on the dell outlet. I've never bought a refurb laptop before and was wondering if I should steer clear of refurbs or not. I'm assuming they come with some type of warranty, etc. I can get a better spec'd out computer much cheaper if I get a refurb. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Lindseybp
     
    lindseybp, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    You can find some good deals at the outlet, and scratch or dent doesn't always mean that. :)
    I always say it's kind of a gamble, some times you win, some times you lose, but if you get one with a good warranty you should be fine. :)
     
    talin, Mar 21, 2008
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  3. Awesome laptops

    Awesome laptops Notebook Evangelist

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    i agree with talin and i would base my decision on the price and/or performance difference between the new and the old one.
     
    Awesome laptops, Mar 21, 2008
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    Well one of my friend just bought one refurbished laptop but that is the XPS 1700 series if i am not wrong. She has the high end NVIDIA graphics driver installed. It has just been a week and she seems to be pretty happy with it. As far as the warranty is concerned its the same as that with the new ones. So i dont think it would be a bad deal to buy a refurbished one
     
    utkarshseth, Mar 21, 2008
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  5. talin

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    Also the thing with "refurbished" is, some times if they'll replace some components with brand new, updated ones, some times better than the first version.
     
    talin, Mar 21, 2008
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    Well I decided to pull the trigger hoping that I will get a good system. I think I got a good deal, let me know what everyone thinks.

    Here are the specs:
    T8300 processor
    3gb ram
    128 nvidia graphics
    LED display
    160gb 5400rpm hard drive
    bluetooth card
    audigy HD audio software
    Intel 4965 wireless with n
    9 cell battery
    90 watt power supply
    travel remote
    finger swipe thingie
    Midnight Blue
    8x dvd rw

    Price $1,069 before tax and with free shipping.
     
    lindseybp, Mar 21, 2008
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  7. Signal2Noise

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    That's a really good deal, imo. Like others say, as long as you get a good warranty you should be fine.
     
    Signal2Noise, Mar 21, 2008
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  8. Awesome laptops

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    pretty good for the price i just hope you arnt gong to be gaming
     
    Awesome laptops, Mar 21, 2008
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    Not planning on doing any significant gaming on it. Really just getting it for typical tasks such as web surfing, email and also going to use it to study for my cpa exam with self study video cd's. Just wanted something fairly slim and light while not having to mortgage the house to afford it.
     
    lindseybp, Mar 21, 2008
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