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    DV8000t Cancelled! e1705 w/C2D here i come!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by furry, Aug 28, 2006.

  1. furry

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    So i saw the post and checked the site and the news is true, core 2 duo is live on the dell site, and better yet its only only $150 more then the dv8000t i configured(for the money you get a better vid card and c2d!) One thing to note is that the 20% coupon still applies to the e1705 with core 2 duo, and is expiring 8/31. Im already gonna be behind schedule so im thinking depite what offers they MAY release soon, i might just jump on board with the 20% coupon.
    Tell me what you guys think of my config:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB Cache/2.00GHz/667MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
    17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
    80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless and Bluetooth
    2Yr Ltd Warranty, 2Yr At-Home Service, and 2Yr HW Warranty Support
    TOTAL:$1,544.80

    Im looking at $1652 after tax, should i wait for a better deal, or is this too new to expect a price drop?
     
    furry, Aug 28, 2006
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  2. ArmanSLR

    ArmanSLR Notebook Evangelist

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    If your gonna spend all that money, and seems like you are going to game, shouldn't you get a 7200rpm HDD ? Seems like a pretty good deal.
     
    ArmanSLR, Aug 28, 2006
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  3. furry

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    is it a really big difference in gaming? im not really a hardcore gamer or anything...
     
    furry, Aug 28, 2006
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  4. ArmanSLR

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    Its not just for gaming, It will make loading big programs faster. Also if you are not a hardcore gamer why do you need a 7900 GS :)?
     
    ArmanSLR, Aug 28, 2006
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  5. chiaroscurist

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    furry noo... you must not leave the dv8000t. HP will have core 2 duo's on their computers too. maybe even tomorrow! haha
     
    chiaroscurist, Aug 28, 2006
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    There's only a minor difference between core duo and core 2 duo. However there is a big difference between the 7600 and 7900. Your dell config is a bit more "future-proof" since it has a better graphics card and a 64 bit processor. Either way, I'd wait for the prices on both the core duo and core 2 duo drop.
     
    NissanSupraGTR, Aug 28, 2006
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  7. OaTmEaL

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    I totally agree. I have a 7200RPM HD in my M1710 and I wouldn't want to go back to anything slower. The extra cost is well worth the added performance.
     
    OaTmEaL, Aug 28, 2006
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  8. furry

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    hrmm extra 81$ for the 7200 rpm 80gb drive....
     
    furry, Aug 28, 2006
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