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[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: thespeakerbox
Are you guys gonne pre config youre systems and when it hits 8cst hit buy or just go through the configuring at 8cst

system will be waiting in cart

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: thespeakerbox
Are you guys gonne pre config youre systems and when it hits 8cst hit buy or just go through the configuring at 8cst

That would be a good idea just in case the after 8AM price is higher.

Using FireFox I will add my laptop to cart around 7:50 AM.

After 8:00 AM using a different browser (IE) check the Dell web site's price.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: mscdex0

Originally posted by: gshock888
so 6000 non-intel and 9300 and XPS = upgradeable graphics

The 8600 also has upgradable graphics.

Though they're no longer sold on Dell Home's inspiron page.

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Those are not on the Inspiron page, and should not be eligible for the coupon. Though there's no way to know if the coupon will work for this config until it goes live, it most likely will not work.

We'll find out soon enough

I saw this on another forum...just thought I would share. Why anyone would want a 8600 iis beyond me

BTW...thanks for the great site Apex

 

[imported_Bruin711]

Originally posted by: Daaavo
This is the system I'm going to pull the trigger on. Any comments/recommendations?


Inspiron 6000 - $1541

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms
60GB Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner
9-cell Lithium Ion Battery
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON X300 PCI Express x16 Graphics

How did you get the Inspiron 6000 to include a 1.60 GHz processor? I only see 1.50 GHz as an option.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Bruin711

Originally posted by: Daaavo
This is the system I'm going to pull the trigger on. Any comments/recommendations?


Inspiron 6000 - $1541

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms
60GB Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner
9-cell Lithium Ion Battery
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON X300 PCI Express x16 Graphics

How did you get the Inspiron 6000 to include a 1.60 GHz processor? I only see 1.50 GHz as an option.

Select 2nd from left

 

[mscdex0]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: mscdex0

Originally posted by: gshock888
so 6000 non-intel and 9300 and XPS = upgradeable graphics

The 8600 also has upgradable graphics.

Though they're no longer sold on Dell Home's inspiron page.

Text

Those are not on the Inspiron page, and should not be eligible for the coupon. Though there's no way to know if the coupon will work for this config until it goes live, it most likely will not work.

Hmmm... Try this

 

[imported_Bruin711]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Bruin711

Originally posted by: Daaavo
This is the system I'm going to pull the trigger on. Any comments/recommendations?


Inspiron 6000 - $1541

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD
512MB DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms
60GB Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner
9-cell Lithium Ion Battery
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON X300 PCI Express x16 Graphics

How did you get the Inspiron 6000 to include a 1.60 GHz processor? I only see 1.50 GHz as an option.

Select 2nd from left

But the 2nd from left doesnt allow you to choose the 128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON X300 PCI Express x16 Graphics as far as I can tell, only has integrated as an option.

 

[imported_Bruin711]

I see now that if you choose the system thats the 2nd from the right you have a lot more options in customizing it, and you can choose 1.60 GHz processor and the radeon x300 video card.

 

[dartworth]

The 6000 comes is 2 flavors. One with a integrated GPU and one with a dedicated GPU such as the ATI X300

The 128 MB X300 will run games pretty good. Don't plan on setting the games on high or anything like that.

If one were to purchase the 9300. The 6800Go would be a better choice and worth the money to upgrade. It will also help in the resale value.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: mscdex0

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: mscdex0

Originally posted by: gshock888
so 6000 non-intel and 9300 and XPS = upgradeable graphics

The 8600 also has upgradable graphics.

Though they're no longer sold on Dell Home's inspiron page.

Text

Those are not on the Inspiron page, and should not be eligible for the coupon. Though there's no way to know if the coupon will work for this config until it goes live, it most likely will not work.

Hmmm... Try this

That's the same link dartworth gave. Again, there is a chance it may work, but most likely it will not, as the coupon is not supposed to work with special configurations.

 

[imported_Bruin711]

Originally posted by: dartworth
The 6000 comes is 2 flavors. One with a integrated GPU and one with a dedicated GPU such as the ATI X300

The 128 MB X300 will run games pretty good. Don't plan on setting the games on high or anything like that.

If one were to purchase the 9300. The 6800Go would be a better choice and worth the money to upgrade. It will also help in the resell value.

Yea thats the one I was thinking of, the 6800Go.

 

[dartworth]

FYI: Dell Home charges sales tax in the following states

CA, FL, ID, IL, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA, VA, WI

 

[silencer534]

2 hours

 

[iamtrout]

How easy is it to add a second stick of ram to a 700m? Dell says only one slot is user accessible, so should I be worrying about now being able to add a second stick of RAM?

 

[silencer534]

Well, for one if you just order one stick on your comp you should have access to the other one, if not I heard its pretty simple, its under your keyboard and a few screws will do the trick...

 

[iamtrout]

Sweetness. Thanks for being up at this hour and answering my question . I've got a couple more, if you don't mind...

Should I upgrade to the 1.8GHz from the 1.6GHz, or should I keep the 1.6GHz and upgrade to the DVD burner instead (up from the CD Burner/DVD Reader)?

How important is it to get accidental damage converage and a longer warranty?

 

[silencer534]

Im upgrading 1.6 to 1.8 since it's only $100, you cant really switch out the CPU so might as well get the better one, though I dont think the $300 upgrade for the 2.0 is worth it, you can always get a dvd burner another time.

And about the warranties, I'm not sure about those since Ive never bought one for a computer. If you can afford it get the extended regular warranty, I think you are even able to get the warranty after your purchase the computer but Im not sure on that.

 

[Hersh]

Anyone know if Dell accepts AMEX?

 

[iamtrout]

Yeah, I guess you're right about the processor upgrade. 1.8GHz it is.

Actually I think you're right on being able to purchase the warranty after the actual computer purchase. Expensive stuff, that warranty is. So would it mean that theoretically you could drop the thing, then buy the accidental coverage afterwards, and send it in under warranty?

 

[iamtrout]

Oh yeah, this has probably been answered a thousand times, but am I correct in assuming that if the actual computer doesn't reach 1500, I can add in a filler like a mouse to boost it up to 1500, and still have the coupon work?

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: iamtrout
Oh yeah, this has probably been answered a thousand times, but am I correct in assuming that if the actual computer doesn't reach 1500, I can add in a filler like a mouse to boost it up to 1500, and still have the coupon work?

Just read the threads...

 

[silencer534]

Yea, but if you can upgrade something with the computer, you might want it later.

 

[imported_Bruin711]

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: mscdex0

Originally posted by: gshock888
so 6000 non-intel and 9300 and XPS = upgradeable graphics

The 8600 also has upgradable graphics.

Though they're no longer sold on Dell Home's inspiron page.

Text

Those are not on the Inspiron page, and should not be eligible for the coupon. Though there's no way to know if the coupon will work for this config until it goes live, it most likely will not work.

We'll find out soon enough

I saw this on another forum...just thought I would share. Why anyone would want a 8600 iis beyond me

BTW...thanks for the great site Apex

8600 includes a better video card right?

 

[robpiat]

Somebody brought up an interesting point earlier that may have been looked over...When you look at the hard drive options(at least on the 9300), they all say 4200 rpm except the 60 gb 7200 rpm.

When you go to "Parts for your Dell" they have a similar selection only they are all 5400 RPM. (except the 60gb 7200, and the 100gb @ 4200)

Is dell really using 4200 RPM or just downplaying it to get you to upgrade??

 

[silencer534]

I'm not sure, Id like to now this too, might just get the 60gb if it is actually 7200rpm.