DEAD---------Dell 1100 laptop 2.2/15"XGA/CD-RW/DVD/256mb/40GB $515 AR/AC

Budmantom · Oct 30, 2003

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This is ripped from fw thanks ybb88.

Dell 1100 with Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.2GHz,15 XGA, cdrw/dvd, 256mb, 40gb hd.

Go here ugrade the hd to 40gb and you will be at the magic $999 this is where you can apply a 15% off coupon and stack a 10% this brings you down to $764 + tax -250MIR.

You can get coupons for 15 and 10 @ fleabay.

Good luck and sorry if this is a repost.

Tom

KAMAZON · Oct 30, 2003

Thanks, i want a SXGA screen tho. =(
how fast is the HD, anyone know off hand?

Budmantom · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
Thanks, i want a SXGA screen tho. =(

Good luck finding one for $515.

KAMAZON · Oct 30, 2003

Well I'd pay the extra $150 for SXGA, do you know the real difference between SXGA and just XGA? Is it very noticable? I doubt the HDs are 7200 RPM, maybe if we're lucky 5400RPM, i'm taking a look right now....

RossMAN · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
Well I'd pay the extra $150 for SXGA, do you know the real difference between SXGA and just XGA? Is it very noticable? I doubt the HDs are 7200 RPM, maybe if we're lucky 5400RPM, i'm taking a look right now....

You have to bear in mind the 1100 is a CRAPPY ASS slow ancient bottom of the barrel slow entry level laptop (IMHO).

Spend the extra $200 and get a 5100.

Budmantom · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
Well I'd pay the extra $150 for SXGA, do you know the real difference between SXGA and just XGA? Is it very noticable? I doubt the HDs are 7200 RPM, maybe if we're lucky 5400RPM, i'm taking a look right now....

Click to expand...

You have to bear in mind the 1100 is a CRAPPY ASS slow ancient bottom of the barrel slow entry level laptop (IMHO).

Spend the extra $200 and get a 5100.

Your killing me.

You will not find a better laptop for less money.

DaCurryman · Oct 30, 2003

a friend of mine got a 1100 and it's like a brick....didnt think it would be so big and heavy.

KAMAZON · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KAMAZON
Well I'd pay the extra $150 for SXGA, do you know the real difference between SXGA and just XGA? Is it very noticable? I doubt the HDs are 7200 RPM, maybe if we're lucky 5400RPM, i'm taking a look right now....

Click to expand...

You have to bear in mind the 1100 is a CRAPPY ASS slow ancient bottom of the barrel slow entry level laptop (IMHO).

Spend the extra $200 and get a 5100.

Well, so far the specs look pretty good. If I can upgrade the HD and buy my own faster mobile HD, I would just do that. For $515, it's pretty good. Guys, do you think if I wait untill Xmas I'll get a better deal than this? I remember the last time Dell had a laptop at this price it was a mistake.

Rossman, I value your deal saviness, what don't you like about this laptop?

Perhaps the title should also state that this is a celeron P4, and not a normal P4.

brian_riendeau · Oct 30, 2003

Uhh, HELLO? This is a $515 laptop, brand new with a 15 inch screen, CDRW, and DVD! This is a smoking deal!

Bekker · Oct 30, 2003

Duh ... I agree HELLO too .... This is the exact setup I am using except I have the 30 gig drive. List for mine was about $1400 and final cost was over $900. It is a great computer and an absolute steal for that price. If I needed one, I'd buy another in a heartbeat. If anything, get more than 256 megs ram, but that works okay too. I love mine and have checked and rechecked Toshiba, Gateway, IBM, etc and none can come anywhere close to matching this deal. Bekker

RossMAN · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau
Uhh, HELLO? This is a $515 laptop, brand new with a 15 inch screen, CDRW, and DVD! This is a smoking deal!

You have a good point there, yes this is a GOOD DEAL but it's a low end laptop which is my gripe.

Madcat207 · Oct 30, 2003

Well, seeing as this laptop is nothing more than a word document/email creator, i guess its ok. But dont expect to use it for anything useful.....

PCPETE · Oct 30, 2003

I would take a Compaq/HW packard with an Athlon over this? Would anyone else? I am just wondering? Also, where do you get all the promo codes? I am on Dell's email list, if anyone has an extra let me know!

Chrono · Oct 30, 2003

this inspiron 1100 is better than the presarios. you will not, i repeate, will not, find another laptop for this cheap that offers you better performance than those ATI IGP presarios. The intel xtreme graphics actually perform better than the ATI IGP 320 & 345(or 50). I've used both. If I didn't have a laptop already(Inspiron 8100), I would buy this without thinking twice. Come on now, 515?! Just be sure to add some ram and you're set.

PCPETE · Oct 30, 2003

I dont think that intel integrated could beat Radeon 7000 graphics? You really think so? Anyways, I am still looking for the coupons. This isn't a price mistake is it?

SinMen · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: RossMAN
You have to bear in mind the 1100 is a CRAPPY ASS slow ancient bottom of the barrel slow entry level laptop (IMHO).
Spend the extra $200 and get a 5100.

When you spend the extra 200, it will not be an entry level laptop any more. There is nothing wrong with this lappy. I had it and was happy with it. And now my 7 years old is using it to surf the net.

PCPETE · Oct 30, 2003

Hey, I'm just on a budget cause im a kid. But, does anyone know the details on how long this is gunna be around to convince my parents to get it? I'm also looking for that promo code!

Anyways any word on Intel vs ATI graphics?

^I mean in lappy terms... the IGP and Extreme

croak · Oct 30, 2003

Been looking at the Inspiron 1100 for my gf for a while, this is a sweet deal.

Actually placed two orders, 1st one with a 10% off $899 and then a 10% total. Cancelled it in favor of a 15% of $999 and another 10% off total. Wish I had tried the 10% off $899, 15% of $999, and 10% off total together. Wonder if that would have worked...

bznotins · Oct 30, 2003

Is there a way to get this up to 512MB RAM? It would be perfect for me then (of course I'd be willing to pay the extra for the upgrade -- I would just like the choice!).

Thanks!

jimmyhaha · Oct 30, 2003

looks decent,

only problems are that,

1. it's close to $600-650 after tax (small business) and coupon,
2. not to mention u need to find both 15 & 10% coupon or pay for those.
3. and wait 8-12 wks for the $250 rebate.

SinMen · Oct 30, 2003

Dead already. No more 250 rebate.

Budmantom · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau
Uhh, HELLO? This is a $515 laptop, brand new with a 15 inch screen, CDRW, and DVD! This is a smoking deal!

Click to expand...

You have a good point there, yes this is a GOOD DEAL but it's a low end laptop which is my gripe.

lol, yes it's a "low end laptop" but it's also $515.

If you or anyone can find one with all theses features for less I am listening. The 5100 is a great deal but it's also 40% more.

I am not saying this is the best laptop around, but it is the cheapest and it has a bunch of great features.

PCPETE · Oct 30, 2003

wtf? really?

Budmantom · Oct 30, 2003

Originally posted by: SinMen
Dead already. No more 250 rebate.

Not dead yet.

jpetermann · Oct 30, 2003

Just got this laptop a few weeks ago, and my rebate came in less that 3 weeks

PJ

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