madcow223 said:iafzal3 said:Q]


I'd like to know where to find the specs as well. I'm trying to find out if it has VT support - I run virtual PC and vmware and would like the hardware virtualization support.

Also, man did Dell make it hard to upgrade the memory on this thing! You gotta remove the keyboard to get access to the second DIMM slot?? What a pain in the butt

How do you know u have take the keyboard off. Do you have one of these already?
if u have docs do u have the link.

eb50 said:its a shame that warranties are such a rip off on these things

You know back in the day great warranties were included. Yeah included! And the price of a laptop was over $3000.

Well..just placed my order. Here's my configuration. Thanks OP!!

Quantity Item Number Description Unit Price

1 223-1214 Vostro 1400, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 1.6GHz, 800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache $616.30
1 320-5566 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA+ TL LCD for Vostro 1400 $0.00
1 311-7285 1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM $0.00
1 320-5563 128MB nVidia GeForce 8400M GS Graphics Card $0.00
1 341-4903 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive $0.00
1 420-7078 Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic $0.00
1 412-0995 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application $0.00
1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron $0.00
1 410-0960 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.08, forVostro $0.00
1 313-5521 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o roxio Creator $0.00
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0 $0.00
1 430-2442 Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card $0.00
1 320-5567 No Built in Camera 1400 $0.00
1 410-0997 No Anti-Virus/ Security Software requested $0.00
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested $0.00
1 312-0557 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1400 $0.00
1 461-3063 No ISP Requested $0.00
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested $0.00
1 412-0379 No software package $0.00
1 983-3920 Warranty Support,Initial Year $0.00
1 987-6829 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 $0.00
1 987-7047 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year $0.00
1 983-4130 Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year $0.00
1 900-9987 Standard On-Site Installation Declined $0.00
1 430-2452 Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR) $11.13
1 420-7179 Dell DataSafe 2.0 Online, No Install $10.57
1 420-7367 PC Tune-up, 1 Year (For English OS only) $0.00
1 960-8851 1YR AUT. PC TUNE UP,VOSTRO, Included in Price $0.00
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor $0.00
1 310-8627 You have chosen a Windows Vista Basic System $0.00

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Sub-Total : $638.00
Shipping :
Tax : $38.28

Order Total :
$676.28

MaxRC said:How did you get this configuration for this price? Thanks in advance.

I had a $100 concession coupon only good in SB. It expires on 8/3 so I thought this deal would be a good one to use the coupon

scsiguru said:Well..just placed my order. Here's my configuration. Thanks OP!!

Quantity Item Number Description Unit Price

1 223-1214 Vostro 1400, Intel Core 2 Duo T5470, 1.6GHz, 800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache $616.30
1 320-5566 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA+ TL LCD for Vostro 1400 $0.00
1 311-7285 1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 DIMM $0.00
1 320-5563 128MB nVidia GeForce 8400M GS Graphics Card $0.00
1 341-4903 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive $0.00
1 420-7078 Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic $0.00
1 412-0995 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application $0.00
1 430-0493 Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron $0.00
1 410-0960 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.08, forVostro $0.00
1 313-5521 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o roxio Creator $0.00
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0 $0.00
1 430-2442 Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card $0.00
1 320-5567 No Built in Camera 1400 $0.00
1 410-0997 No Anti-Virus/ Security Software requested $0.00
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested $0.00
1 312-0557 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Vostro 1400 $0.00
1 461-3063 No ISP Requested $0.00
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested $0.00
1 412-0379 No software package $0.00
1 983-3920 Warranty Support,Initial Year $0.00
1 987-6829 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 $0.00
1 987-7047 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus Return To Depot, Initial Year $0.00
1 983-4130 Type 7 Contract - Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year $0.00
1 900-9987 Standard On-Site Installation Declined $0.00
1 430-2452 Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR) $11.13
1 420-7179 Dell DataSafe 2.0 Online, No Install $10.57
1 420-7367 PC Tune-up, 1 Year (For English OS only) $0.00
1 960-8851 1YR AUT. PC TUNE UP,VOSTRO, Included in Price $0.00
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor $0.00
1 310-8627 You have chosen a Windows Vista Basic System $0.00

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Sub-Total : $638.00
Shipping :
Tax : $38.28

Order Total :
$676.28
I would have deselected the items I highlighted above (unless you specifically needed them). Its essentially bloatware.

Why drool at that price for the 1400? You can get a similar price for the 1500 but hurry because free shipping ends at midnight! The only difference in my configuration is that I have the 6 cell battery but I took the webcam option. I find that for most times I can find an outlet so battery at the moment is not important to me.

Now to throw in 2Gb of ram!! Can't wait to receive this baby!!

I am having a dilemma which deal is a better bang for my buck can anyone help me.

Is this deal better then

this
Inspiron $499

avrumie said:I am having a dilemma which deal is a better bang for my buck can anyone help me.


Is this deal better then

this
Inspiron $499

The combos described further down where you start off with the $449 Inspiron are better deals than that $499 Inspiron, the $449 deal is still available as I type this.

Is it worth an additional $80 to you to get an integrated firewire port, somewhat faster processor & video card, and another 40GB of disk space? If yes, pull the trigger on the Vostro. If not, or if you're price-sensitive, go with the 1501.

Cheez.... I forget about FatCash!!!!

Remember FatCash on Dell SB

IT is most likey the label sticker. Every thing that goes in or is attached to the unit will have a part number.

edfick said:regarding your order scsiguru. do they have two different cpus listed? it's says Intel Core 2 Duo T5470 near the top, which is the correct cpu, but they listed a 310-9348 Centrino Core Duo Processor near the bottom. probably just a typo?