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    Bless this deal

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jdog19, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. jdog19

    jdog19 Notebook Guru

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    Was flip flopping between the Studio and the M1530, but w/delays on the Studio, I can't wait until Sept. for delivery.

    System Cost w/25% off - 1336.50. Not sure if anyone can get better than that.


    SYSTEM COLOR Tuxedo Black
    PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
    LCD AND CAMERA Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920x1200) & 2.0 M
    MEMORY 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    HARD DRIVE Size: 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) edit
    VIDEO CARD 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
    BLUETOOTH AND WIRELESS USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
    BATTERY OPTIONS 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0
    FINGERPRINT SCANNER Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
    My Software & Accessories
    ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months
    PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE No Microsoft Office
    DESIGNED FOR DELL MICE Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse - Jet Black
    My Service
    WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support
    ACCIDENT AND THEFT PROTECTION Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr.
    DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr
    DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESS No ISP requested
    ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me
    ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
    Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium
    Software - Adobe Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
    Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
    Doms Camera and Color High Resolution,Black glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1920x1200)&2MP Ca
     
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    yes, if u have Dell EPP :p

    $1268 for T8300, LED LCD[well, uchoose b/w LED or Hi-Def..., 4GB, 250GB 5400rpm, intel-n, 4 yr warranty+accidental (less if u dont upgrade to 4th year, stay at 3)

    :p
     
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  3. jdog19

    jdog19 Notebook Guru

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    Actually, I do have EPP, but it doesn't stack w/25% off. I'll give it another shot.
    First time through, it ended up being more w/EPP than the 25%.
     
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  4. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    jdog19 Notebook Guru

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    Good call...found out why it wasn't working the first time. Definetely a little better than the 25% off. Thanks!
     
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  6. jdog19

    jdog19 Notebook Guru

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    If I order this, can I call them and get them to up the screen to the HD? I'm a bigger fan of the higher resolution (good eyes).

    Thanks
     
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  7. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    u can try.... some will, some won't...
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 31, 2008
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  8. roland_j

    roland_j Notebook Consultant

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    Read my sig and decide for yourself

    However, mine is a little cheaper because they screwed up the tax and i payed about $50 less
     
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  9. Ttime20

    Ttime20 Notebook Deity

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    Not bad ... not bad ... then read my sig :D ... and that's with proper tax added ;)
     
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  10. psygn

    psygn Notebook Evangelist

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    Not bad, but... shoot. :(

    I missed all the good bargains. Here's hoping that August brings something :rolleyes:
     
    psygn, Aug 1, 2008
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