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Dell XPS M1730 @ Cowboom.com - $599.99 plus $10 shipping

http://www.cowboom.com/

Dell XPS M1730 17" Laptop C2D 2.2GHz 2GB 250GB DVDRW WiFi

Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor T7500, 2.2GHz
2GB DDR2 memory, expandable to 4GB
250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Multiformat DVDRW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
17" UltraSharp WUXGA high-definition widescreen display
NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT graphics
Built-in 2.0-megapixel Web cam
8-in-1 media card reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital IO, Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital HD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Standard Wi-Fi Catcher
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card
Weighs 10.6 lbs

Saw this at sd and wanted to share the love. It is said to be in factory sealed, new condition. There are no details on the warranty listed (or even if there is one).

The WUXGA screen and the XPS eye candy may appeal to some, it is definately a very heavy laptop and in this case not the powerhouse dual sli XPS that gamers love, that said - it is $600.

review


http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Cowboom

Six-Month Rating: 4.00 / 10
Lifetime Rating: 3.33 / 10


Well, at least they are getting higher resellerratings then Dell...

Dell reseller ratings

six month rating: 2.5/10
lifetime rating: 4.02/10

Message edited by: mcwhitman on 2009-06-14 05:59:56 CDT
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no way this is legit!


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price is not bad even for refurbished. cowboom is suspicious


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The reseller ratings are not favorable for this site. Besides it seems to good to be true. I'll pass.


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genisys said:no way this is legit!

Pretty sure it is. Looks like these may be overstocked M1730's originally intended for Best Buy. Dell is phasing out the m1730. The question on the warranty is a big one though.

another link


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mcwhitman said:genisys said:no way this is legit!

Pretty sure it is. Looks like these may be overstocked M1730's originally intended for Best Buy. Dell is phasing out the m1730. The question on the warranty is a big one though.

another link

That auction was cancelled. This smells SCAM!!


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I called Dell about a month ago. A rep told me that Dell is replacing the M1730 with something that he was not allow to tell me


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Although $600 is a good price for a laptop of this stature, its specs aren't that great. I don't see how its so hard to believe.


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. I don't think you need a warranty for $600 m1730 laptop. if it fails you sell it for parts and pull another out of the closet.


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ChanceUSC said:Although $600 is a good price for a laptop of this stature, its specs aren't that great. I don't see how its so hard to believe.

Probably because these XPS's rarely come up in deals or go on sale.

The 8700m is a midrange card and the laptop is big and very heavy. It does have all the fancy XPS bells and whistles (including good build quality) but it lacks the teeth of the dual sli cards. It is very hard to find another new laptop with 512mb dedicated graphics and wuxga screen for $610 shipped. I would say near impossible.


The lcd screen alone sells for $200 on eBay.


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. mcwhitman, you don't need to defend your deal. It is a very good find for a FW hotdeal. you are gonna be surprised when you get one and see how nice it is.


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solarspin said:. mcwhitman, you don't need to defend your deal. It is a very good find for a FW hotdeal. you are gonna be surprised when you get one and see how nice it is.

My thoughts exactly


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. I have had the m1730 and it is pretty hot stuff

. Youtube short vid showing the LightFX going to music at night

. cowboom goes boom, won't add to cart now. All gone?


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solarspin said:. I have had the m1730 and it is pretty hot stuff

. Youtube short vid showing the LightFX going to music at night

. cowboom goes boom, won't add to cart now. All gone?
Good, no more hand-wringing for me tonight!


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This even has a WUXGA (1920x1200) display...one of the few 17" laptops that is really worth buying! I don't understand why people buy craptastic 17" laptops with 1280x800 screens. Unless you have really poor vision, then there's no reason to get a huge laptop with a low-res display. Get a 13-14" (or if you have to, 15") instead.


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Gone!! This item is no longer available.


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mcwhitman said:ChanceUSC said:Although $600 is a good price for a laptop of this stature, its specs aren't that great. I don't see how its so hard to believe.

Probably because these XPS's rarely come up in deals or go on sale.

The 8700m is a midrange card and the laptop is big and very heavy. It does have all the fancy XPS bells and whistles (including good build quality) but it lacks the teeth of the dual sli cards. It is very hard to find another new laptop with 512mb dedicated graphics and wuxga screen for $610 shipped. I would say near impossible.


The lcd screen alone sells for $200 on eBay.

You bet it does have the teeth of the dual sli 8700 cards. This is Dell's top of the line mobile laptop originally sold for 4,000! Yeah, it's big and heavy cause it's armed to the teeth. The AC Adapter alone is heavier AND bigger than most small laptops!!!
You can get this for $600 maybe 5 years from now.
When something is too good to be true, it won't be good.


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redalert said:The reseller ratings are not favorable for this site. Besides it seems to good to be true. I'll pass.

Added Dell's reseller ratings to the wiki for comparison.


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Now the web site says $1,456.99+ $22.49 shipping,I don't see $599.99
Link

Dell XPS M1730 17in Laptop C2D 2.2GHz 2GB 250GB DVDRW

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MFG: Dell
MFG Part: X1730B8124
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$1,456.99
+ $22.49 shipping

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* Best Available is based on product condition and items included
Dell XPS M1730 17" Laptop C2D 2.2GHz 2GB 250GB DVDRW WiFi

Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor T7500, 2.2GHz
2GB DDR2 memory, expandable to 4GB
250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Multiformat DVDRW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
17" UltraSharp WUXGA high-definition widescreen display
NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT graphics
Built-in 2.0-megapixel Web cam
8-in-1 media card reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital IO, Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital HD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Standard Wi-Fi Catcher
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card
Weighs 10.6 lbs


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