Dell 1-day (8/13/08) sale for Inspiron 1525 and Studio 15 Archived From: Hot Deals |
my friend at work just sent me a link for a one day sale at Dell a few minutes ago. hopefully not too late in the day for some of you.
configurations and options are fairly flexible.
I did a search for Dell and the most recent posting was about the BOGO (buy one, get one half-off) deal. this is a little better if you don't want to buy 2 laptops at a time to get some savings.
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May be you can try out this link.
Best buy offers a very good deal for similar laptop.
* Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5750 with 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed
* 3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media
* The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
* 15.4" XGA widescreen display with TrueLife technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated graphics with up to 256MB graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista; Intel® High-Definition 2.0 audio; S-video output
* Top-side media buttons to easily play, pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind at the touch of a button
* Built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam to liven up Internet chat, instant messaging and blogs with color photos and video
* 8-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card and SDIO formats
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
* Built-in Dell 1395 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g); Dell's advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8880874&type=product&id=1210982227895
Cold... how can this be better than the deal at Best Buy for $599 ??
I just pulled the trigger on an outlet deal for a great refurb for $606 landed (incl tax and shipping). Here's the specs:
1 Inspiron 1525 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
1 Certified Refurbished
1 Shipping Material
1 Processor Label
1 MEDIADIRECT 3.3 Software
1 MEDIA DIRECT 3.5
1 Software
1 Dell 1395 802.11G Wireless Mini Card
1 Keyboard On Notebook
1 Operating System Label
1 Service Software
1 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
1 Software
1 120 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
1 6 Cell Primary Battery
1 Software
1 Documentation
1 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
1 Dell Support 2.0 Software
1 Software
1 Resource DVD
1 Operating System DVD
1 Dell Solution Center Software
1 56K DataFax Modem
1 Shipping Material
1 Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
1 MEDIADIRECT 3.3 Software
1 Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
1 Jet Black
1 15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife
1 Microsoft Works 9.0
1 Label
1 Internal NIC
1 Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
1 ISP Search Assist
1 Power Cord
1 Image Restore Software
1 Software
1 roxio Creator 10
1 65W Adapter
1 Insp 1525: (Included in Price) 1 Yr Ltd Warranty, Mail-In Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support
Order Subtotal: $569.00
Shipping and Handling Total: $19.99
Tax Total: $17.07
Total Charges: $606.06
I just kept going back to the outlet and refreshing the search parameters I was looking for - had to do it many times before "THE" deal I wanted came along - but I GOT IT!!!!
How is that a deal? If you paid just a bit more you could have got a brand new one. 
I just priced this against a configuration I ordered a few days ago. Price seems to be the exact same. I'm not sure what fuzzy math Dell uses to call this a "sale", but it seems to be nothing more than their standard pricing/discounts.
cyberdentist said:Cold... how can this be better than the deal at Best Buy for $599 ??
yes, the Best Buy deal is very good. it's about $55 more for the same setup in the sale under the offered "Better" configuration at Dell's sale.
but I mainly posted the link for the "Best" deal on the Studio 15 and not so much for the Inspiron.
the Studio 15 (with Radeon) at Dell is $55 cheaper than the same Best Buy config (with X3100), plus you have the options for LED or full HD display, 7200rpm HD, BD, etc.
Conambo said:How is that a deal? If you paid just a bit more you could have got a brand new one.
A "bit more"?? I configured a new one online and it was over $900! I think I did fantastic with the $606 for refurb. And refurbs are great computers - they have been checked over twice now. Anyway, I'm happy... 
bvluckybuck said:Conambo said:How is that a deal? If you paid just a bit more you could have got a brand new one.
A "bit more"?? I configured a new one online and it was over $900! I think I did fantastic with the $606 for refurb. And refurbs are great computers - they have been checked over twice now. Anyway, I'm happy...
Conambo is correct. you got robbed. & I'm not kidding
brand new like your config is around 500+tax+free ship. last week it was even lower.
and no, if it's refurb, it needs to be over 50-60%+ off the msrp to consider an ok buy.
chip,
Oh well. Deal is done, nothing I can do about it now. Thanks for just totally making my day 
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