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    Cant seem to understand Dell's sections & Pricing

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zaidman, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. zaidman

    zaidman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    So I've searched for a long time a replacement for my ancient MSI M520,
    when I finally saw the E6410 - but then I heard that you can only buy this if you're a small or medium biz. 1. is that correct ?
    2. what are those "instant saving" offered on various laptops?

    Thank in Advance :D
     
  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    1. Incorrect.
    2. Wouldn't have a clue.
     
  3. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    Anybody can buy any laptop, it's just that pricing is different. They won't require any proof to buy a business-grade laptop. Just select Small Business and you'll be fine getting a Latitude. You can also check out the Dell Outlet for them as well.

    The instant savings is just marketing. Prices fluctate a bit, but they tend to have better deals towards quarter end (but they aren't the usual dates).
     
  4. chaugh

    chaugh Notebook Consultant

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    instant savings are supposed to mean if u choose that that system, it would be x amount of dollars cheaper than if u chose a base system with no savigns and upgraded it to the instant savings system.

    in my opinion, its just a marketing gimmick, i always seem to get it cheaper if i configured a base system the way i want.
     
  5. zaidman

    zaidman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies.
    so, just to play it safe, can I buy Small and medium laptop with the same pricing as a private customer ?
     
  6. Robin24k

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    Technically, no, because consumers can't buy business laptops, but you will get competitive pricing with the small business sector.
     
  7. zaidman

    zaidman Notebook Enthusiast

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    if technically I cant order a business laptop, from where (and how) can I order the E6410 ? because I only see small and medium business sector in Dell US site
     
  8. DCx

    DCx Banned!

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    Don't forget the Dell EPP, just google for a relevant code. It's 7-15% lower with the code (they're usually "kept" in .pdf documents for universities ...)
     
  9. Robin24k

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    You'll be fine using the small and medium business sector. ;)
     
  10. zaidman

    zaidman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any chance of getting one ?