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    Canceled & reorder

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by skynyrd, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. skynyrd

    skynyrd Notebook Guru

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    I ordered a brand new XPS a few days ago for $1,099.00 (couldn't pay more that that at all) with the following config:

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache)
    Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530
    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera for XPS M1530
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
    Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530

    But after a couple days a canceled that and ordered this refurbished for $1,029.00

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB 3M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black
    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    Liquid Crystal Display 15.4WXGA,Latitude Cpt,M1530
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
    Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
    Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card
    6 Cell Primary Battey
    Bluetooth Wireless Card 355
    Dell Travel Remote Control

    Which of the two deals would you guys choose?

    (Supposing those were the only two options)
     
    skynyrd, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well for one you paid too much for 4GB of RAM. (See RAM Deals thread)

    I doubt you'll notice a difference between the two processors, but the 8600GT is much more powerful if you play games.

    Oh, and there is no point in getting the HD Audio software. It doesn't do anything for you.
     
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  3. skynyrd

    skynyrd Notebook Guru

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    In the first order I wasn't allowed to configure less that 4GB. I didn't have another options so that was it.

    Now, with the difference of $70.00 I got with the new deal, I can buy myself 2GB of memory and still get a good change.

    I don't agree with you about the processor being the same because I read several threads where lots of people say that the T8300 is faster than the T7500, creates less heat and have a longer battery life. And I was getting the T7250 which is even worst.

    About the video card I'm not really a gamer but I know that with XPS laptops, once you get your video card, you will never be able to upgrade it! So a 8400 xps will always be a 8400 xps and that decreases the value of the product. If someday I decide to sell it or something I can get underpaid, maybe... That is only my opinion.

    What really bugs me is the fact of choosing a refurbished product over a brand new. I guess I will have to wait and see...
     
    skynyrd, Jun 3, 2008
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