Dell Vostro 1500 649$

Just got this in the mail from Dell, might be a small business deal.

Dell Vostro
Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM
80GB SATA HD
CD/DVD Burner (DVD +/-)
128 NVIDIA Ge Force Go 8400M GS
Hight Def 15.4" Widescreen XGA + Display with True Life
1 Yr Hardware Warranty With mail in service

With XP Home
Evalue Code - 65024-BQPCKCD

With Vista Home
Evalue Code - 65024-BQPCKCV

989 Reg - 340 Instant Savings = $649

Please let me know if this is a good deal, but for me 649 Seems like a very fair price, since it does include the extra ram, (the 599 deals had one gb with two dimms of 512 each)

 

That is an excellent deal, however, neither Evalue code seems to be working now. Any idea how to get a deal like this again? Anyone?

I spec'd out a very similar Vostro 1500 and it was over $200 more:

Personally, I would upgrade to the 8600M GT and the WSXGA+ screen but would like to start at that much lower price point. Would it be worth calling in and referring to this evalue code to see if they will match that price as long as I purchase significant upgrades beyond the evalue code's spec?

 

When I called I was able to get this:

Base Unit:


Vostro 1500, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 1.6GHz, 800Mhz FSB, 2M L2 Cache (223-1242)

Processor:


15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD display with TrueLife for Vostro 1500 (320-5543)

Memory:


2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM (311-7263)

Video Card:


256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (320-5559)

Hard Drive:


120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive (341-4885)

Operating System:


Genuine Windows Vista Business (420-7050)

Operating System:


Google Small Biz Home Page Internet Portal (420-7291)

Operating System:


Image Restore,Vista,Dell OptiPlex,Precision and Latitude (420-6581)

NIC:


Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron (430-0493)

TBU:


Adobe Reader 8.1 (410-1100)

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive:


8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o Roxio Creator (313-5527)

Sound Card:


Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0 (313-4783)

Processor Cable:


Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (313-5298)

Documentation Diskette:


Integrated 2.0 mega pixel webcam 1500 (320-5546)

Bundled Software:


Microsoft Works 8.5 - English (410-1052)

Additional Storage Products:


Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application (412-0998)

Factory Installed Software:


Norton Internet Security 2007 30 Day Trial,OEM (410-0978)

Feature


85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1500 (312-0545)

Service:


Warranty Support,Initial Year (983-3920)

Service:


No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 (987-6829)

Service:


Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year (987-6977)

Service:


Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year (983-4060)

Installation:


Standard On-Site Installation Declined (900-9987)

Service One:


VOSTRO,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price) (987-7479)

Service One:


Dell DataSafe 2.0 Online, 10GBfor 1 Year Free (for ABU only) (420-7368)

Service Two:


1YR AUT. PC TUNE UP,VOSTRO, Included in Price (960-8851)

Service Two:


PC Tune-up, 1 Year (For English OS only) (420-7367)




Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR) (430-2539)




You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System (310-8628)




Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (310-8319)




DellNetwork Assistant 1.7 (420-7189)




Purchase is NOT intended for resell (462-4506)




S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forBSD Systems Boxes (310-8977)


for a total price of $939.01 before tax.


Edit: Also with free shipping. Sales Rep was Cody Thompson extension: 7958947

 

This seems like a great deal, but is it only for dell US? does it work in canada? has anyone confirmed that the code works (doesnt seem to be working)?

 

Seems to be same as the original post with a 120GB hard drive instead of the OP's 80GB, however, it's nearly $300 more

Would really like to know how the original poster got it so cheap.

EDIT: Correction. The quoted post two above this one has the 8600 and 120GB versus the OP's 8400 and 80GB. Even with adding these two options, the original poster's deal is still at least $150-200 cheaper than I can currently find it for.

 

dell seems to be really late at mailing out fliers usually when i get them they evalues are often already expired... dont know why they do that ..

 

Wow that is a great deal

 

Code doesn't seem to work. I entered 65024-BQPCKCD when I added the laptop to the cart, but I get an error. Coupon probably expired?

 

Direct Link:

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/odg/q3wk07_email_jump1?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

 

Thank you. 290 off, reminds me of the deals that were everywhere a few weeks ago. I hope this doesn't expire tomorrow (Crosses fingers for payday friday)

 

Is that deal only for small and medium businesses or anybody can avail of that discount?

 

Anyone can.

It's expired now though

 

There's a slightly different 1500 for $649. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bqdwk7x&s=bsd This one has a 120 gig hard drive and Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 video card. The other features are the same listed in the first post. Which one would you choose if they were both available?

 

The previous one:

Smaller 80GB HD but included 8400GS.

Yours:

Larger 120GB HD but uses the X3100 integrated.

Same price. That's the only difference between the two offers.

Personally, I don't care about the 120GB HD. 80GB would have been plenty. I have plenty of networked storage if need be, so I'd have gone with the previous offer, added WSXGA+ (+$100), added the 8600M GT (+$100), added Bluetooth 2.0 (+$20) and been out the door for about $870 + tax.

Now, with your offer, I'd be forced to upgrade the hard drive in the base system, add WSXGA (+$100), add the 8600M GT (+$200), add Bluetooth (+$20) and be out the door for about $970 + tax.

Basically, the new offer forces you to pay $100 more for 120GB HD over the 80GB HD, but offers the X3100 integrated graphics option slightly cheaper.

 

What smooth said. SayWhat?, the configuration you link to I believe is available on the Dell website by clicking on Vostro 1500. It's still active and has not changed. The directlink is no longer available. Hopefully there will be another coupon up soon but I'm doubtful as this model has been creeping up in price over the last several weeks.

 

the link is already expired.

 

When I asked, "Which one would you choose if they were both available?", I meant that as food for thought for anyone who may have felt left out of the original deal valid Sept 6 through the 19th. The current $649 offer seems just as good; bigger hard drive but a different video card. There's always a trade-off. As usual, the buyer tries to find the best deal for their needs.

Here's the current $649 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bqdwk7x&s=bsd

 

The hard drive upgrade from 80 to 120 runs $45 with the video card adding about $100. The expired offer saved an additional $50 dollars (in Dell terms).

It's not just a different video card, though. It's the difference between discreet graphics card (128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS) and an integrated one (Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100). Not that you'll be tearing it up in QuakeWars with the 8400, but will have dedicated graphics which will make everything run smoother but, consequently, use more battery power.

And I do feel left out. I would have bought that deal so I'm very much in the same boat. Going to be purchasing friday or monday. Hoping either another coupon is released or the Dell Reseller in my area put my order in for quote yesterday and was approved like he said he would. :\

 

yes the link was very helpfull because it saves 50 off when configuring the notebook parts.
I saw it expires on 19 Oct so I put my order just before the day ends and I checked all available links , coupons for HP and Dell. For the same configuration Dell is cheaper and I think better in build design than HP.

Thanks for the Guy who posted this link,
Im glad I choosed DELL instead something else.

 

I just noticed something. I had received the same mail offer listed in the first post. The specs listed XGA+ Display with TrueLife, but I used the link provided by CitizenPanda. Reviewing my order confirmation email, I see the display is "XGA LCD Display with TrueLife". There's no + after XGA. I think CitizenPanda's link was for a different offer than the one in the first post. Is there a noticeable difference between XGA and XGA+?

 

yes there is. 1440x900 vs 1280x800. it gives you an extra inch on the vertical and about 1.5 inches on the horizontal

 

Yes, I managed to get a Dell CSR on the phone and they said what nizzy1115 posted. CitizenPanda's link was for another offer (I didn't bother to write down the number) and anyone who used it expecting to get XGA+ is going to be disappointed. "Sir, you used a link provided by someone who didn't know what they were posting. Dell is not responsible for that." I agree with them and I'll probably cancel mine Monday.