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    Best deal on Thinkpad, Vostro 1400 or D630

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by MD2000, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. MD2000

    MD2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I've narrowed down the type of laptop I want to get for school between these three. Anyone have any suggestions on where to look for the best deal on these?
     
    MD2000, Jun 27, 2008
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  2. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Check out the Dell Coupons on this site. :) Usually they are pretty significant. Other than that, see if any of the companies have deals with your work or school, or any sales at the moment....

    Hope this helps! :)
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 27, 2008
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  3. Minger

    Minger Notebook Consultant

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    Good luck finding a good deal on the Dell D630...coupons don't come around often.

    However, if you go through Live.com and search for a D630 and it finds you a link to ebay through the advertising on the site, you can get cashback from Microsoft. The amount varies...before it was 30%, I just searched and now its up to 17% back - might be worth looking into.
     
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  4. Oberkanone

    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    Vostro 1400 is discontinued. Someone selling here or on Ebay would be the best places to obtain one.
     
    Oberkanone, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. MD2000

    MD2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies everyone!

    Minger how exactly does that Live.com thing work? It seems to good to be true..

    cause a 800 D630 with 19% means $152 off? Wow.. I'm surprised I didn't know about this
     
    MD2000, Jun 28, 2008
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    BHD Notebook Deity

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    it does seem too good to be true. but if you want cheap D630 w/ standard Dell warranty then buying it off eBay should be your best bet.
     
    BHD, Jun 28, 2008
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    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    I bought XPS M1330 on eBay and saved $249 on it getting it for $623. Not bad. Have to wait 60 days to get the cash back though.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jun 29, 2008
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  8. MD2000

    MD2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ended up getting a Dell D630 from Ebay from a regular auction for $511. It has 1.80 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3 GB of ram, 80 GB 5400rpm hard drive. It has wireless 802.11G, and a DVD Burner. Has original XP and Vista business CDs.

    Was this a decent deal?
     
    MD2000, Jun 30, 2008
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  9. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Sounds like it. As long as it is in good condition. :D
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 30, 2008
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