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    Inspiron E1705 $1087 deal, upgradeable to GeForce Go 7800

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by kurgan, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. kurgan

    kurgan Notebook Enthusiast

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    from techbargains.com:

    New Inspiron E1705 Single Core Processor Notebook $1087, Jan 26
    Dell Home has a new Inspiron E1705 Centrino Desktop Replacement 7.75lb Notebook Intel Core Single T1300 1.66Ghz 2MB Cache, 667Mhz FSB Processor, 512MB/60GB Serial ATA HD, CDRW/DVD, 17in Widescreen, 802.11g wireless, 1yr warranty, XP Media Center $1449 - auto 25% off discount = $1087, $24 next day shipping. No tax in some areas.

    http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?CS=19&kc=6V658&oc=ie1705s1

    Might be the solution to the availability problems with the GeForce Go 6800's. :D

    And you can substitute the current dell coupons to (possibly) get a little more off: (on the nicely-upgraded machine I configured, it was another $100 or so)
    ZJ$ZBMC?LLD249 $750 off purchase of Inspiron $1999+ (expires 2/1/2006 7:00:00 AM)
    HPX2C7BK7TXCM9 $450 off purchase of Inspiron $1599+ (expires 2/1/2006 7:00:00 AM)
    W84?D893NM7DM5 $300 off purchase of Inspiron $1299+ (expires 2/1/2006 7:00:00 AM)
     
    kurgan, Jan 26, 2006
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  2. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    That is kinda odd...basically it looks like a I9300...what is the difference?
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 26, 2006
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  3. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Nevermind....the E1705 offers the 7800 Go...answered my own question. :)
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 26, 2006
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    And it's dual core capable.
     
    Brian, Jan 26, 2006
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    Cygnus311 Notebook Consultant

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    These coupons seem to be useless. The Inspirons and E1705 are already 20-25 percent off and you can't combine a coupon with that. So why did they release the coupons? Or am I missing something here?
     
    Cygnus311, Jan 26, 2006
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  6. JustinTJ

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    How would you go about upgrading down the road?
     
    JustinTJ, Jan 26, 2006
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  7. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Upgrading what? The CPU?
     
    Brian, Jan 26, 2006
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    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Amber, Jan 26, 2006
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  9. Plazmo

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    I noticed it only offers the "Intel® Core™ Solo Processor T1300 (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)"

    Is this processor a good one? What about for gaming?
     
    Plazmo, Jan 26, 2006
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  10. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    In gaming what matters most is the GPU, this processor should be adequate since it's a step above from the previous one.
     
    zicky, Jan 27, 2006
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    Is it just me, or is the ZJ$ZBMC?LLD249 ($750 off) coupon dead now? I tried applying it to the same E1705 I used it for last night, and it won't even show any hint that it went through now, although the other two work... :(
     
    Hippo, Jan 27, 2006
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