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Most will be good deals as long as you don't buy the overpriced extra ram etc. I got a 700m on a prior one and love it. Check the main thread here for configs from people...
Get the 700m, minimum hd (if you need more, get an internal HD + enclosure), minimum ram (buy from eBay instead), minimum battery (buy from eBay instead and sell the one from Dell). Use a credit card that extends mfg warranty (worth more than 2% DPA, imho). Later on, get a wireless notebook optical mouse.
MillionaireNextDoor said:Get the 700m, minimum hd (if you need more, get an internal HD + enclosure), minimum ram (buy from eBay instead), minimum battery (buy from eBay instead and sell the one from Dell). Use a credit card that extends mfg warranty (worth more than 2% DPA, imho). Later on, get a wireless notebook optical mouse.
MillionaireNextDoor said:Get the 700m, minimum hd (if you need more, get an internal HD + enclosure), minimum ram (buy from eBay instead), minimum battery (buy from eBay instead and sell the one from Dell). Use a credit card that extends mfg warranty (worth more than 2% DPA, imho). Later on, get a wireless notebook optical mouse.
Definitely the 700m. If you're really into gaming and are the guy that likes to have all the toys, then a 9300 *might* be worth it.
i save $70. 40gigs more and 2 more years on warrenty worth this? then again, i dont see myself ever using up a 40gig hd on a laptop, much less a 80gig. that leaves the warrenty...
should i cancel last week's order and get this one?
maybe I am doing something wrong, but similar configurations amounted to over $2000 for me. Can someone help show me how you did it. I despirately need a laptop but pockets not too full.
I completely agree with millionaire on the 2% DPA thing not worth it since I get the extra year of warranty with my AMEX! I got a 6000D (i liked the separate video card rather than the integrated one). I also wanted a bigger screen than a 700m.
My config is as follows: inspiron 6000, 256 MB RAM, 60 gig HDD, WUXGA, CDRW/DVD combo drive (i have an external USB 2.0 DVD burner already),64 MB video card, 2200 wireless network card.
I did not have any DPA or concession coupons unfortunately!!
Came to $806 + tax after applying the $750 off coupon!
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only ICOREL
Security Software No Security Subscription NSNOR
Digital Music Dell Jukebox - easy-to-use music player and CD burning software MMBASE
Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery (53 WHr) 6BAT
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Technical Support S1OS
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included AOLDHS
Digital Imaging Photo Album™ SE Basic DPS
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service & Support I6000X3
Financial Software No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial QBSSP
Dell Home Customers: Save $750 on select Inspiron™ notebook purchases of $1499 or more (before tax and shipping)! Expires on 2005-05-26 05:59:00 - $750.00
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
Dell Home Customers: Free Ground Shipping on Dell Inspiron orders greater than $799! Expires on 2005-05-26 06:59:59 - $49.00
Dell Home Customers: Save 2% instantly when you use DPA! (Discount applied at Final Checkout) See Details link for complete details. Expires on 2005-05-24 23:59:59 - $13.72
Dell Home Customer: This code is good for $100 off any order of at least $100.01. Expires on 2005-12-31 23:59:00 - $100.00 Sub-Total $672.28 Shipping Discount -$49.00
Shipping and Handling $0.00
Tax $55.46 State Environment Fee $8.00 More Info Total $735.74 _____________________________________________________________
CONFIG #2
Inspiron 6000 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB), Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Qty: 1 Unit Price: $1,914.00 Inspiron 6000D Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only ICOREL
Security Software No Security Subscription NS
Digital Music Dell Jukebox - easy-to-use music player and CD burning software MMBASE
Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery (53 WHr) 6BAT
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr Technical Support ST111RR
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included AOLDHS
Digital Imaging Photo Album™ SE Basic DPS
Bluetooth Wireless Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) TM350I
Financial Software No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial QBSSP
Media Center Enhancements Single Channel USB2.0 TV Tuner with remote for Windows XP Media Center 2005
Dell Home Customers: Save $750 on select Inspiron™ notebook purchases $1899 or more (before tax and shipping)! (affiliate only online offer) Expires on 2005-04-26 05:59:59 - $750.00
Dell 720 Color Printer Free Dell Color Printer 720 Qty: 1 Unit Price: $0.00 Dell Color Printer 720 Free Dell Color Printer 720 FREE720
Hardware Support Services 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- Advance Exchange AE1YR
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
Dell Home Customers: Free Ground Shipping on any Dell Inspiron order greater than $899! Expires on 2005-04-26 06:59:59 - $49.00
Dell Home Customer: This code is good for $100 off any order of at least $100.01. Expires on 2005-11-30 23:59:00 - $100.00
Dell Preferred Account Customers: Save 10% off Orders Over $250 only with Dell Preferred Account! (discount applied at Final Checkout after entering payment method) See View Details link. Expires on 2005-04-30 23:59:59 - $106.40
Sub-Total $957.60 Shipping Discount -$49.00
Shipping and Handling $0.00
Tax $79.02 State Environment Fee $8.00 More Info Total $1,044.62
DRMD said:maybe I am doing something wrong, but similar configurations amounted to over $2000 for me. Can someone help show me how you did it. I despirately need a laptop but pockets not too full.
you have to monitor the hot deals forum for Dell coupons. the $750 off coupon is the best and comes up a few times a year.
I paid $1298 for my config on May 9th. Without the coupon it's $1768 shipped or $2048 before any discounts that Dell normally offers.
I hear a lot about using AMEX and whatnot for the warranty extension and how that is advantageous over Dell Preferred Account. However that depends on the (1) interest rate of your Credit Cards, (2) your availability of cash, and (3) your personal feelings towards warranties.
(1) DPA offers 0% interest until Jan. 2006, and most CCs that I can imagine have higher rates. Instead of paying off my CC bill to avoid interest, DPA allows me to keep my cash until Jan 2006 (minus minimum payments)
(2) If you simply don't have spare cash on hand between now and the next month, then DPA is definitely better.
(3) I've owned a Dimension 8250 and an Inspiron 600m in the past and have used neither of their warranties. I just have a personal dislike towards Paid-Warranty. Using AMEX to get the extension is paying for warranty in the sense that you miss out on 2% DPA Discount, which is like 20 bucks.
So consider those things before you choose your own form of payment.
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