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    Dell Studio XPS Desktop with Intel Core i7, ATI 4850, 23 in monitor - $976

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Slaughterhouse, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Specs

    * Intel Core i7 920 Processor (8MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz)
    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
    * 1Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support
    * 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 4 DIMMs
    * 500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
    * Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
    * Dell 23 inch Consumer S2309W Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand (1920x1080 resolution)
    * 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4850
    * Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    * Dell USB Consumer Multimedia Keyboard
    * Dell Laser Mouse
    * Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
    * McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15-months
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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  3. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    wow... i donj't think i could build that for that price... (the b/c the screen screen)
     
    aan310, Nov 18, 2008
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  4. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    man - this makes me wonder - should I send back the XPS 730 in my sig that I got for $1100 for one of these bad boys?
     
    DRTH_STi, Nov 19, 2008
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  5. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I'm actually really considering this...but I haven't had a desktop in so long, I kinda don't wanna put up with it lol
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 19, 2008
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    viox Notebook Guru

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    no more at that price with monitor :(
     
    viox, Nov 19, 2008
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