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    Dell Prices Dropping?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jhyphi, Jun 24, 2005.

  1. Jhyphi

    Jhyphi Notebook Geek

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    So on the 9300, it just dropped the prices on upgrades today by about 15-20%. Anyone who's been following know how often this happens?

    There's no way it's going back up right?

    I'm trying to figure out when I should buy the computer since I don't really need it right now during the summer. If it's likely to drop again in a month, then I'm gonna wait.
     
    Jhyphi, Jun 24, 2005
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  2. p1rana

    p1rana Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just noticed that as well. I was actually going to post the same question so i can't really answer you.
     
    p1rana, Jun 24, 2005
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  3. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    The prices of the upgrades haven't changed a bit; they've merely altered the listed prices to reflect the effect on the 20%-off sale price rather than the standard retail price.

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    Dell Inspiron 9300 (Waiting on a good coupon): Intel Pentium-M 1.86GHz Sonoma, 2GB Dual-Channel DDR533 RAM, 256MB GeForce Go6800

    Gateway 7422GX: AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 1024MB DDR RAM, 64MB Mobility RADEON 9600 (Going to my parents.)

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  4. APC2NV

    APC2NV Notebook Guru

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    now it all makes sense.

    Dell Inspirion 6000 Custom paintjob on the way!
    -128 ATI X300
    -1GB Memory
    -60@7200 Hard drive
    -15.4 WSGXA+
    -DVD Burner
    All for 1,018 bucks!
     
    APC2NV, Jun 24, 2005
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  5. p1rana

    p1rana Notebook Enthusiast

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    Off topic... APC2NV how are you getting it for that price?
     
    p1rana, Jun 24, 2005
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  6. APC2NV

    APC2NV Notebook Guru

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    save for 512mb of memory bought elsewhere, i used the last 750 off coupon. Although some belive the last deal was lousy, to customize the same machine, and take off 750 off that, it actually comes out to more! I got pretty lucky i guess.

    Dell Inspirion 6000 Custom paintjob on the way!
    -128 ATI X300
    -1GB Memory
    -60@7200 Hard drive
    -15.4 WSGXA+
    -DVD Burner
    All for 1,018 bucks!
     
    APC2NV, Jun 24, 2005
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  7. mikeakajb

    mikeakajb Notebook Consultant

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    laptop up grades are now like 100 cheaper with the same upgrades I have.. and 35% off... they lowered soom of the prices and raised others on other upgrades...
     
    mikeakajb, Jun 25, 2005
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  8. goga

    goga Notebook Consultant

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    haha, sigh, wait on, you wish, they made it that way, so you will think it is so, but in reality, the base (start price) was bumped up by so much, that it will cover ALL of the "cheaper" upgrades your heart will desire. hehehehe, it is all just a part of the free market, I do what I have to do to get the money out of you, doodoo.
     
    goga, Jun 25, 2005
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  9. goga

    goga Notebook Consultant

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    As a matter of fact I just configured same thing as I did 3 weex ago and it came out 100 bux more than it was with "more expansive" upgrades. So enjoy your "savings", hehehe.
     
    goga, Jun 25, 2005
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  10. APC2NV

    APC2NV Notebook Guru

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    buying a dell requires much patience, for after doing the initial research of what you want, you have to wait week after week to find a good deal, because what may look like a good deal at first, after you arrive at checkout the system comes out to more than expected. From my research, a coupon with limited uses, as well as a coupon than lock up some customization options are the best.
     
    APC2NV, Jun 26, 2005
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  11. JimRoss

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    I also thought prices had dropped. I noticed a few things cheaper than what I had paid.

    I just compared my I9300 ( ordered 5-29-05 ) with a price today, and the price has actually went up by $99.

    Todays price before any discounts : $2094
    May 29th price before discounts : $1995

    Both prices had the $750 coupon available.
     
    JimRoss, Jun 26, 2005
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  12. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    yea...i saw that 2 a few days ago...i thought that it was jus cuz of the special e-value codes of the laptops wit diff. base prices...that's all
     
    LuckMC11, Jun 26, 2005
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