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    Customising 1420...what the hell?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by AviatorEva, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. AviatorEva

    AviatorEva Newbie

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    Customising the 1420 here in Australia - their newest deal is free upgrade to 4Gb memory.

    I go to customise the processor (want to upgrade from T7100), and the T7500 is $165 cheaper than the T7300! How is this meant to be correct?
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    As long as they're not overcharging you, don't question it and thank Dell.
     
    Lithus, Sep 1, 2007
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  3. DoubleBlack

    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    Sounds like a bunch of errors, 4GB RAM upgrade for free is definitely an error...T7500 $165 less than the T7300 only confirms it ;)
     
    DoubleBlack, Sep 1, 2007
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    AcidBomber Notebook Guru

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    i suggest you order before they fix it to grab the deal $$
     
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  5. AviatorEva

    AviatorEva Newbie

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    [​IMG]

    That's a rush edit job, but you can clearly see that the 7500 is selected, and the 7300 has the +$165 upgrade next to it. You can also see the current RAM upgrade in the top left corner, and Current system price.
     
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  6. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Arg, I guess I am going to have to answer this the correct way.

    Intel has announced price cuts on their Core 2 Duos. Dell is reflecting those price cuts sporadically, and only in specific processors. That's why a higher end processor (with a price cut) is cheaper than a lower end processor (without a price cut),
     
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  7. AviatorEva

    AviatorEva Newbie

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    But.....that's still a good deal right? Should I go for it?

    Final specs I customised:

    Inspiron 1420

    T7500
    4GB Ram
    128 MB 8400GS
    160GB 7200
    1280x800, with webcam
    Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card
    6-cell battery - no use for 9-cell right now
    Dell Care Plus warranty

    Total price $1981.10
     
    AviatorEva, Sep 1, 2007
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  8. weeeee

    weeeee Notebook Consultant

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    Thats around 1650 in USD. I actually went on the Australian Dell website and configured from those different choices. 4GB really isn't needed as your OS can only manage 3.5GB of ram. You should look into the lesser deals to save money. You might be getting more than what you need. If not, go for the deal you already have configured.
     
    weeeee, Sep 1, 2007
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  9. Buddy17

    Buddy17 Notebook Consultant

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    if its free, why would he go for a lesser amount??
     
    Buddy17, Sep 1, 2007
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  10. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I'll bet the T7300 is so expensive cuz they're so short on T7300's right now.

    As for the free 4GB... well it could be for the same reason, but I'm a bit more skeptical...
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 1, 2007
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  11. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What kind of tasks will you be doing on this notebook?

    Also fill out the FAQ so that we can help you better.
     
    Kdawgca, Sep 1, 2007
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