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    Dell UK - Save £104 w/ better screen XPS1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by zet, Apr 23, 2008.

  1. zet

    zet Notebook Guru

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    Okay, so after browsing the dell site looking for the best deal I was able to get this 1530 XPS Dell:

    XPS 1530 - Business Model - £774.22

    - I was able to select a screen i wanted, one better than the xps home model
    - its alot cheaper (by about 100GBP)


    XPS 1530 - Home Model - £879.02

    - same model
    - expensive by about £104
    - poor screen

    How I saved £104?

    - Goto the Dell Website
    - Small Business section
    - XPS model
    - Select the cheapest model [£449]
    - Customize
    - Checkout
    - For the business name enter your own name / usage: home
     
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  2. MrDerek

    MrDerek Notebook Guru

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    thanks for the tip
     
    MrDerek, Apr 23, 2008
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  3. derviskemal

    derviskemal Notebook Consultant

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    Is that including VAT with the business site? They usually add the VAT after the product has been added to the basket and not before. Good deal if it is.
     
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    r34p3rex Notebook Consultant

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    does ordering on the SMB site versus the home/home office site really make a difference (besides pricing and options of course)? i never figured that out
     
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  5. zet

    zet Notebook Guru

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    The prices include VAT. I've ordered the Business model and I am 100% sure :p

    Well the key differences I noticed were:

    a] cheaper price
    b] options of the 1440x900 screen, the home version didn't offer it.

    I'm not sure why dell does this as most people will want the cheaper options with better equipment??? *sighs*
     
    zet, Apr 23, 2008
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