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    Good deal or not?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tertius, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    15" R61.

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2)1
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12
    15.4" WSXGA+,Camera,BT
    nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M, PC Card/ PCIe
    2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)8
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
    DVD Recordable 8x Max Ultrabay Enhanced5
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)10
    Integrated Bluetooth PAN
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    8918: 1Year Express Warranty

    $950.
     
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Yes. Nice processor and GPU for under $1000.
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    As far as graphics are concerned, I don't see why one should get that for $950 when you can get a Dell Vostro with a geforce 8600M for a lesser price.. :)
     
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  4. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    Can you spec a vostro that high with a 8600GT for less than that price?
     
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    Arki Super Moderator

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    No, you cannot. Just tried with Dell Deals too.

    Comes out to $1,332+tax for same specs and 8600GT.
     
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    As you can see, the OS is more expensive, the GPU is FAR FAR better! And the hard disk is larger too! CPU, RAM, everything else same!
    All this for Subtotal $1,079
    You can take it/change components from there! ;)
     
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  7. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    I have a WSXGA+ on the IBM and bluetooth+webcam, 802.11n, . 7200rpm drive, given it's just 100 and the dell comes with a 160.

    WSXGA+ is important to me.
     
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    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like the notebook at the top in the t61e, with the 570m. But that's $200 more. I don't have $200 more.
     
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    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    Good price. I'd consider upping the warranty to a two-year depot for $59. Other than that, great machine.
     
    LoneWolf15, Mar 16, 2008
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    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    I mean I'd def. like a 8600GT, but I just can't get one under $1000 with those specs. :(
     
    tertius, Mar 16, 2008
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