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    Vostro 1500 $649!!!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by dealwizzard, Oct 18, 2007.

  1. dealwizzard

    dealwizzard Newbie

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    Here is the link to this deal:

    WINDOWS XP: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=04&kc=66665&oc=BQPCK3K

    VISTA BASIC: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&kc=66665&oc=BQPCK3X

    And here are the specs:

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Or Vista Basic
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    Later!
     
    dealwizzard, Oct 18, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    That's a pretty good deal.

    Processor is a little slow, but nice amount of ram, big hard drive and a dedicated gpu for $650 is smokin'.
     
    adinu, Oct 18, 2007
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  3. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    The deal in the link is correct but I can't find it when I search from their website. If I try buy this would they add something extra on if this is a mistake. Thats a dam good deal
     
    coyotech, Oct 18, 2007
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  4. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    It's a deal they don't show on there site, and can on;y be found by searching Google for dell deals. (I think)
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Oct 18, 2007
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  5. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Great deal. I bought one about a month ago, but it didn't have the good grahics card. Typical. The moment you buy something, a month later something better becomes available.

    KLA
     
    JWBlue, Oct 18, 2007
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  6. zenithwolf

    zenithwolf Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks a lot!!!! i bought it :D
     
    zenithwolf, Oct 18, 2007
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  7. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Doesn't get any better than this I'm getting this.
     
    coyotech, Oct 18, 2007
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  8. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Good deal, but a weak sauce CPU. :p Same specs and price as my Vostro, but I just got 1GB of RAM and a 1.6Ghz CPU.
     
    Jason, Oct 19, 2007
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  9. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    add a $100 and you get a 8600M GT. Gaming laptop for $750
     
    fabarati, Oct 19, 2007
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  10. ChristopherAKAO4

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    The CPU is a real shame.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Oct 19, 2007
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  11. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Would it make much sense to go from 1.4 to 1.6. Wish this only had one gig and 1.6 cpu with 8600gt :(
     
    coyotech, Oct 19, 2007
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  12. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    I'd say it would make a difference. The 1,4GHz is fairly weak.
     
    fabarati, Oct 19, 2007
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  13. ChristopherAKAO4

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    depends on your use.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Oct 19, 2007
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  14. Joet1980

    Joet1980 Newbie

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    Yes, thank you!!!!! I am buying this today thank you much!
     
    Joet1980, Oct 19, 2007
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  15. Cicima6709

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    What would be the difference if it were upgraded to 1.6 instead of 1.4...im not really sure what that number stands for. Would the laptop be faster...and is that worth it to upgrade if im just using the laptop daily for internet/music but nothing big like gaming.
     
    Cicima6709, Oct 19, 2007
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  16. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    It's 1,4 and 1,6GHz. For normal usage, the difference will be small. You might notice it, but it will still be fast.
     
    fabarati, Oct 19, 2007
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  17. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    will the 8400m gs even run modern games? or is it like THIS CLOSE to being integrated graphics-power wise? lol
     
    slayerfaith1982, Oct 19, 2007
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  18. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    It will run them, at medium-low settings. It Is heavily oc-able, and can reach the raw power of x700, but with more features.
     
    fabarati, Oct 19, 2007
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  19. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    coyotech, Oct 19, 2007
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  20. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Notebookcheck is an aweful source for perfomance ranking. At stock clocks it's weaker than a x700. It is for light gaming, or for gaming at lower settings and resolutions.
     
    fabarati, Oct 19, 2007
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  21. crazychu

    crazychu Notebook Consultant

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    are there any additional coupons i can add to it? my config still hits around $1010
     
    crazychu, Oct 19, 2007
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  22. ChristopherAKAO4

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    Coupons wont stack with the instant savings.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Oct 19, 2007
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  23. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    thats a pretty good deal. i got the deal on 1.6 ghz, 160gb hd, but 1 gb ram for this price...i guess its pretty much the same value just a different config.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 19, 2007
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  24. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    My 8400GS overclocked way past stock speeds of the X1600. And past stock speeds of the 7700 in 3dmark05 at least. Games that require a lot of video memory will not run as well on the 8400GS as the X1600 or 7700 however. FEAR runs very well on my overclocked 8400GS on medium settings.
     
    Jason, Oct 19, 2007
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  25. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you guys really think the price for vostros laptops will get any better. They seem to be lowering the configs now. The reason I ask is my boss keep telling me I should wait because they is have better deals. But I don't see how prices could get any lower compared to what you'll pay for a different brand.

    (he hasn't seen this deal yet)
     
    coyotech, Oct 20, 2007
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  26. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    You wait another couple of months you might save $50. Big deal. If you want a notebook now, then just get it. You can't loose much with this type of deal! :)
     
    Jason, Oct 20, 2007
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  27. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    That's a great deal for sure, but I can't imagine using a 1.4GHz CPU in this day and age. I know everyone always says that processor clockspeed is generally irrelevant in this day and age but the line has to be drawn somewhere.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 20, 2007
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  28. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    I agree there. I actually draw mine at 1,6GHz...
     
    fabarati, Oct 20, 2007
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  29. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Decided on this config
    Total should be $747.93 with tax
    Hopefully its still available when I order on Monday.

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5470 (1.6GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/ Roxio Creator
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
     
    coyotech, Oct 20, 2007
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  30. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Notebook Consultant

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    Get it now, I got mine when it was 649$ for the same specs with the T5470 Processor (1.6ghz) and webcam but with a 80gb hard drive and a 6 cell battery.

    I think it can't possibly get any cheaper than this. Get it before the 1.4 is replaced by a celeron.
     
    RovingCalypso, Oct 20, 2007
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  31. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Great configuration, I would get the same thing although I'd bump the screen resolution to WXGA+ (1440x900). However that is personal preference.

    Windows XP >>>>> Vista. Good choice there.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 21, 2007
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  32. coyotech

    coyotech Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whats the max res for the 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
     
    coyotech, Oct 21, 2007
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  33. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    1280x800 (WXGA=1280x800)
     
    fabarati, Oct 21, 2007
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  34. Joet1980

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    How do you choose windows xp with it?
     
    Joet1980, Oct 21, 2007
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  35. coyotech

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    Click the first link in first post on page one of this thread with windows xp as header
     
    coyotech, Oct 21, 2007
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