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    Dell M90

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ew2x4, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. ew2x4

    ew2x4 Notebook Guru

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    So, I've come to the conclusion that I'll probably buy one of these off of Dell Outlet. I've only seen a couple WUXGA screens, so I'm waitin for one with decent specs and a WUXGA and a decent price. I'll probably get a Duo 1.8, Quadro 1500, 1 GB, 80 GB, 3 year warranty, Wireless, XP Pro. I'm looking to keep it under $1200 after tax, which I've came close once or twice, but one spec has been off.

    So is there anything that I should know? Any advice?
     
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    vbrookie Notebook Consultant

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    Memory, HD, wireless and bluetooth are all easily upgradable. If the price is right and any of the part are not up to your liking don't let it go by. I am going barebone way. 1.66GHz, 1500, 512MB RAM, 60GB HD and DVD/RW with no wireless and no bluetooth option.
    I think you are making wise choice. I think no one can beat price/performance/warrenty ratio to any new system on Dell or any other website.
     
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    ew2x4 Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, that's always true. They just have so few WUXGA screens though.
     
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    Well, I pulled the trigger on one crazy deal.

    Dell M90

    WUXGA (Samsung)
    1.66 Ghz (planning on popping in a merom at a later date)
    1 GB Ram
    XP Pro
    60 GB HDD (Like mentioned above, I can always upgrade)
    Quadro 1500M
    CDRW/DVD Combo (I thought about a DVD burner, but I have one now and have never used it)
    Wireless
    3 year Warranty (std.)

    All for $1039, $1135 shipped. Ohh yeah.
     
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