This a deal I read on Engadget that is based of the Direct2Dell blog.
Jay Pinkert direct2dell.com said: If you can wait until 6 a.m. Central tomorrow, Sept. 5, you’ll be able to get a Mini for only $99 with the purchase of a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 (U.S. only).
This is like one of those deals when you buy a new gas guzzler Dodge, you get a tiny Neon free deal ! Except, both things sold here are actually much more desirable than Dodge !
awi106 said: how do you get the $99 deal from Dell. I do not see any info on their site.Homer says "Doh!"
awi106
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posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 8:51a
Of course I did! Hey, thanks for your help! This is the first time I ever blogged, now I know why. I guess there is such a thing as a stupid question, sorry I am slow in this are. I just thought maybe there were nice people out there to help slow people like me. Now I know.
awi106
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posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 8:53a
I just went to Dell.com to ask about deal and they there is not one.
Its got a 1.6ghz Atom N270 processor, just like every other netbook. 512 or 1gb or ram, 4/8/16gb SSD drive, 802.11g, and either no webcam / 0.3mp cam / 1.3mp cam. Comes wither either a Dell-customized Ubuntu 8.04 build, or XP.
$349 for Ubuntu/512/4gb/no camera $399 for Ubuntu/512/8gb/0.3 webcam $449 for XPHome/1gb/8gb/1.3 webcam
Each base model can be tweaked and customized, which is normal for Dell but unusual for a netbook.
Lanoitarus said: jplee3 said: What are the specs of the mini 9?
Its got a 1.6ghz Atom N270 processor, just like every other netbook. 512 or 1gb or ram, 4/8/16gb SSD drive, 802.11g, and either no webcam / 0.3mp cam / 1.3mp cam. Comes wither either a Dell-customized Ubuntu 8.04 build, or XP.
$349 for Ubuntu/512/4gb/no camera $399 for Ubuntu/512/8gb/0.3 webcam $449 for XPHome/1gb/8gb/1.3 webcam
Each base model can be tweaked and customized, which is normal for Dell but unusual for a netbook.
So which of those models is the $99 Mini 9 model that comes with the purchase of a laptop? I'm assuming, to be safe, that it's the $349 model...?
awi106 said: how do you get the $99 deal from Dell. I do not see any info on their site.
OK, ill help the new kid... the deal does not start until tomorrow. Everyone is yelling at you because thats pretty clearly written in both the title and the actual post, and if you had simply read before you asked people for help you would have realized. People here are generally pretty helpful, but yes, there are such things as stupid questions, and some people tend to be annoyed by them.
Let me say it again: --> There is no deal yet because it does not start until tomorrow at 6 AM. <--
poolbowl said: This a deal I read on Engadget that is based of the Direct2Dell blog.
Jay Pinkert direct2dell.com said: If you can wait until 6 a.m. Central tomorrow, Sept. 5, you’ll be able to get a Mini for only $99 with the purchase of a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 (U.S. only).
I don't really care for this Netbook but I'm passing the deal on just in case someone is already going to buy one of these 3 laptop series.
This deal could mean two laptops for $748. Studio 15 ...............$649 Dell Mini 9..............$ 99
Total....................$748
Don't forget the timeline.
Could you please give us more detail about $649 for Studio 15? What is the configuration? Any coupon applied? Thanks.
jplee3 said: So which of those models is the $99 Mini 9 model that comes with the purchase of a laptop? I'm assuming, to be safe, that it's the $349 model...?
I can't find any info specifying, but that sounds like the likely bet.
<blatant speculation> If i was a betting man (which i am, unfortunately), i'd guess that this will show up under the "Add my Hot Deals" tab of the configuration pages for the respective laptops as a throw-in, like they often do with digital cameras and printers (the price range is about the same when you think about it). That would mean ZERO customization or configuration control over the Mini, unless they offer multiple throw-in models (maybe $99 for the base, or $199 for the XP? If so, you might be able to buy both and flip one on eBay). </blatant speculation>
awi106 said: I just went to Dell.com to ask about deal and they there is not one.
First rule of Fatwallet: You do not talk about Fatwallet Second rule of Fatwallet: You never call in, chat with reps about a deal/possible deal. Third rule of Fatwallet: See the second rule.
Kunai said: On a completely unrelated note, I had a dream it was Black Friday and I forgot to camp out.
That wasn't a dream, it was a nightmare.
deeter0
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posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 10:51a
Lanoitarus said: jplee3 said: What are the specs of the mini 9?
Its got a 1.6ghz Atom N270 processor, just like every other netbook. 512 or 1gb or ram, 4/8/16gb SSD drive, 802.11g, and either no webcam / 0.3mp cam / 1.3mp cam. Comes wither either a Dell-customized Ubuntu 8.04 build, or XP.
$349 for Ubuntu/512/4gb/no camera $399 for Ubuntu/512/8gb/0.3 webcam $449 for XPHome/1gb/8gb/1.3 webcam
Each base model can be tweaked and customized, which is normal for Dell but unusual for a netbook. $449 version actually has 16gb of storage. http://www.Dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-inspiron-9?cs=19&s=dhs&ref=homepg
deeter0
Member
posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 10:54a
forestunt123 said: probably they'll jack up the price of Dell studio 15 m1530 and m1330 by that time to compensate the differece. my guess is also the same. they'll likely sell the regular laptop at msrp and let you have the mini 9 for cheap allowing them to break even somehow.
I wish they would post the spec for screen brightness. Anyone know how bright this LED screen is? Does anyone else use a LED screen? I need something sunlight readable. Thx
I can't imagine trying to make do with anything less than 20GB even on a netbook.
Wuhead
Member
posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 12:45p
I'm in the market for a new netbook and I am really considering this. The price seems right.
EL12
Member
posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 1:00p
awi106 said: Of course I did! Hey, thanks for your help! This is the first time I ever blogged, now I know why. I guess there is such a thing as a stupid question, sorry I am slow in this are. I just thought maybe there were nice people out there to help slow people like me. Now I know.
Is this really a deal? The Studio 15 / XPS models are all quite overpriced compared to the Vostro line of notebooks.
Example of the cheapest model w/ core 2 duo for each:
Vostro 1510: $639 T5670 (1.8ghz) 2gb RAM 250gb hd etc...
Studio 15: $799 T5750 (2.0ghz) ... (no 1.8ghz option) 2gb ram 250gb HD
So we're already about $160 ahead of the cost of a vostro, plus the $99 for the mini 9, pricing the mini-9 at roughly $260 (roughly $90 short of the retail price). I guess it's a decent deal, but nothing incredible, especially considering the fact that you can regularly find the vostro laptops even cheaper than $639.
So the real question is, can we find a Vostro for around $550? If so, this isn't a deal at all.
boburke
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posted: Sep. 4, 2008 @ 1:18p
Anyone think they can make $$ off selling both of these tops?
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