Update 6/13 - credit to Amonte10: I just did the pickup at store ... even though it says sold out, I just clicked on the stores and went through the process.....
Have not noticed any unusual heat, nothing in the keyboard area. Seems to be a good 'puter for the money, have been playing... (more)
Cravenfan (Jun. 18, 2011 @ 4:51p)
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Had a complete hard drive failure about 7 days into ownership. Seeing as how this happened very shortly after I had just... (more)
DoctorDeals (Jun. 26, 2011 @ 9:14p)
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Nothing wrong here...mine is stil chugging along...no issues (except when I can't use it because my kids are playing Angry... (more)
Cravenfan (Jun. 30, 2011 @ 6:37p)
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goddyben
Ancient Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 7:17a
in for 1
megaFat
Thrifty Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 7:45a
Looks to be great specs at this price point , but little worried about the quality when compared to latitude, should consider square trade ?
rbraden
Cranky Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 7:59a
Hot. In for 3.
doublehelix747
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 8:05a
megaFat said: Looks to be great specs at this price point , but little worried about the quality when compared to latitude, should consider square trade ?
Look under special offers - you can buy 2 year protection for $129.99 and get $100 back inBB GC. Decent if you shop at BB.
polishdreamer
Senior Member - 9K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 8:08a
Any 10% off coupons out there to make this torch hot ??
alleyoop
Thrifty Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:02a
Does this have the second generation processor???
PhDeez
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:08a
alleyoop said: Does this have the second generation processor???
Nope, not Sandy Bridge, but I really doubt you'll find one with at this price point and features (17", 6GB ram, i5, 640gb, Blu-Ray) within the next 6 months. You can get a 15" i3 Sandy Bridge for $500 with less ram and no BR...
rbraden
Cranky Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:10a
alleyoop said: Does this have the second generation processor???
No chance on Sandy Bridge anywhere near this price.
aedgington
Thrifty Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:23a
One isssue I've had with Dells is that the palmrest 'surfacing' is often cheap paint that rubs off. Can anyone comment on this model?
TheDawn
Happy Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:52a
I dont think the $100 if off for protection plan. That is if you buy Clear WiMax service.
Can you confirm?
ProppaT
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 9:58a
BTW, the display resolution is 1600x900. I had to dig for that detail, Best Buy decided to leave that detail out.
invisible
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:02a
thanks op. it says reg price 599 but did not see the reg price at that level normally.
oz16us
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:14a
2 most important things i need to know...
1. Does it get warm to the touch? I don't care how fast the laptop is...if I get's warm easily, I can't type on it for long or put it on my lap.
2. Is it 100% hackintosh compatible. If you don't know what I mean, go to hackintosh.com to read more on how you can install the MAC OS making sure all drivers especially the video card is fully working
thebigo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:26a
oz16us said: 2 most important things i need to know...
1. Does it get warm to the touch? I don't care how fast the laptop is...if I get's warm easily, I can't type on it for long or put it on my lap.
2. Is it 100% hackintosh compatible. If you don't know what I mean, go to hackintosh.com to read more on how you can install the MAC OS making sure all drivers especially the video card is fully working
I'm guessing that someone who didn't/doesn't know what you meant isn't going to be the one answering your question.
oz16us
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:35a
more consumers should demand a laptop that is hackintosh compatible...incase they want to switch over to a MAC OS if they desire
sgogo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:42a
Very Good Deal!
SteveG
PS - People should note that it has no seperate video memory (not really expected at $500).
sgogo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:45a
megaFat said: Looks to be great specs at this price point , but little worried about the quality when compared to latitude, should consider square trade ?
Unfortunately, its not going to be anywhere near the quality of a lattitude or a higher Dell, but, its also $500... A square trade is a good idea IMHO. SteveG
Crazy8
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 10:49a
invisible said: thanks op. it says reg price 599 but did not see the reg price at that level normally. Editorial Reviews tab (PC Magazine Editors' Review) says the list price for the Dell Inspiron 17R-2950MRB was $949.99 at Best Buy.
thebigo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 11:07a
oz16us said: more consumers should demand a laptop that is hackintosh compatible...incase they want to switch over to a MAC OS if they desire
Sure, if they want to pay extra on the off chance they would want to switch over to a MAC OS.
oz16us
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 11:28a
MAC OS is only $30. Not all laptops are 100 compatible. The main issues are video card and wifi. The video card on this laptop should be compatible...does anyone know if it is a Broadcom wifi adapter? This would be great news if it is. Basically, you would be getting a comparable MAC for half the price
EL3V3N
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 11:32a
is there any site who offers CashBack for this deal?
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 12:16p
Nice, I looked at their add add saw nothing I wanted.... I should know to actually look at the site for models offered... This may have been there for sometime... Store pick up order went through, though not confirmed yet for pick up.... They randomly decide to not sell to me and cancel. Store people know me and will not let me buy inperson from store, they do allow one per day site order for store pick up.... If in fACT i EVER GET THE OK TO PICK UP EmAIL.
doublehelix747
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 12:17p
EL3V3N said: is there any site who offers CashBack for this deal?
templeboy said: yesidonoitall said: templeboy said: Linky
I just hit the GREEN 5 times for you....
LOL!
And 5 for you also....
kspa
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 1:29p
Wow, desktop replacement. I wish they could just eliminate the display and allow the external display only and make it $300.00
seeknpeace
New Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 2:25p
Just need that tv tuner
thebigo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 2:29p
Wish I was in the market.
thebigo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 2:30p
yesidonoitall said: rbraden said: Hot. In for 3.
They tagged me as a reseller about 3 months ago...for instore buys. I can take others with me to buy but it costs me their lunch....
Isn't the warranty only valid with the original purchaser?
ryryslide
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 2:49p
oz16us why don't you just buy it and then add a wireless card if the Mac OS is not compatible with the built in card. They cost less than $20 these days.
Cutshaw
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 3:09p
doublehelix747 said: EL3V3N said: is there any site who offers CashBack for this deal?
From shopdiscover.com website •Offer not valid on laptops, desktops and hard drives
I'm going to try anyway but not expecting it!
KidCharliemain
Cranky Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 3:27p
oz16us said: MAC OS is only $30. Not all laptops are 100 compatible. The main issues are video card and wifi. The video card on this laptop should be compatible...does anyone know if it is a Broadcom wifi adapter? This would be great news if it is. Basically, you would be getting a comparable MAC for half the price
Intel Centrino wireless 6250, not Broadcom. Don't think there's kext support for this. As others have suggested, you could replace the wireless card with one known to work, such as the Dell 1510 wireless N card.
There hasn't been a 100% compatible OSX system since Dell discontinued the Mini 10V, even if there's hardware support for the video I seriously doubt you could get sleep to work (among other things). I can't get sleep on my new desktop build and all components are compatible.
And try a compatible Mac at maybe a QUARTER of the price, I don't know of a 17" i5 Mac laptop under $2 grand.
oz16us
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2011 @ 3:51p
with all my years of owning various laptops, i have never replaced a wireless card... is it simply to do? Does that mean that other laptop's wireless cards are upgraded the same way?
one thing I'd like to add...I just came from best buy and I noticed the 15" version is somewhat warm to the touch (mainly on the left palm). I practically hate this! I can't stand warm weather, let alone warm palms every time I use my laptop. What to do.....
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Cravenfan
Member
posted: Jun. 30, 2011 @ 6:37p
Nothing wrong here...mine is stil chugging along...no issues (except when I can't use it because my kids are playing Angry Birds or my wife is on Facebook.
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