$220 off Dell Inspiron 8100 + 5% off for students NOTE: $70 rebate over

[NazzyG]

Well, I have 30 days to return it for a refund and I may end up doing just that if I find another laptop with the specs I want (mainly decent processor, a lot of RAM, and a good video card) that looks better.

The main thing here is to remember that I spent over $300 on the CompleteCare plan. Without that this laptop would have been $1680 after tax, shipping, and rebates...so when you're looking at other models keep that in mind because I think Dell is the only one who offers such a plan.

Also, I spent extra to be sure that I had (1) 256MB chip so I could add another 256MB crucial chip later...and upgrading to the 15" UXGA screen tacked on a tidy sum.

 

[jairocon]

How easy is it to upgrade laptop ram? Is it just generic laptop ram? Is it cheaper than to buy the memory on your own, and thus minimize the memory you get from the laptop manufacturer?

 

[NazzyG]

Dell uses Crucial (micron) memory in their laptops, so if you purchase a laptop with (1) 256MB chip in it and buy another separately (and cheaper) from Crucial then it is the same as buying a 512MB system from DELL.
As to how you install it, there's usually a panel on the bottom of the computer secured with one screw that, once removed, exposes a connector to plug the RAM into. Easy as 3.14

 

[DowntownII]

Hmm, I found my Dell rebate waiting for me in the mail when I got home last night. Coincidence?

 

[NuTs62]

<< Well, I have 30 days to return it for a refund and I may end up doing just that if I find another laptop with the specs I want (mainly decent processor, a lot of RAM, and a good video card) that looks better. >>



Well, in that case you could keep on returning it until they get fed up with you =P Prices will always drop, things will always get better, but then when will ya finally decide that you'll keep something then? =P




<< The main thing here is to remember that I spent over $300 on the CompleteCare plan. Without that this laptop would have been $1680 after tax, shipping, and rebates...so when you're looking at other models keep that in mind because I think Dell is the only one who offers such a plan. >>



I remember someone telling me that Toshiba has such a plan as well. For many companies, I believe they have it, its just a matter of if you're willing to pay the price for it.