DELL Laptop Dealio **UPDATED** Now hotter! [DEAL DEAD NOW]

[carmat4]

i think i will hold out till after xmas.
Deals should hopefully get better, or I may get a laptop for a gift.

It's better to wait till after christmas and see how many systems are returned and refurbished. Might be able to score if you wait.

 

[Cheapest]

Does this laptop include firewire input? I can't find this model on www.dell.com website! They only carry the 4100 model not 4000!

 

[kassaam]

This deal has got me wondering: I live in California where the CompleteCare replacement warranty doesn't apply. I wonder, if I purchase the laptop using this loophole, can I call Dell Customer Support after the purchase and ask them to credit me $99 (what the warranty is supposed to cost over the standard 1 year warranty) making this deal even sweeter. Any thoughts?

 

[ItsStillUS]

what an excellent deal! referring friends to this as quickly as i can!

 

[Yo2]

This is a good deal, however I would also opt for the 20gig hdd and the larger battery. With those options this is still a very good deal given that a cdrw is included, however at small business section the 8100 comes standard with the larger battery and 20gig drive and can be found for $1199 (though no free case, no free cdrw and only 16MB video card = BUT free palm 105 and free shipping ($38) I think).

Regarding the screens everything stated so far is correct, except that one has to take into account that the screen only looks good at its native resolution. Now I have an 8100 with 15" SXGA (1400x1050), and the icons are darn small ( and I have 20/20 or better vision). Given that this is a 14" screen, a lower resolution may actually be advantageous.

Yo

P.s.: I read somewhere that there is also a $25 coupon - does anybody know where I can find that?

 

[TeMpT]

I read somewhere that the code may be at that t3chb@rgin place....the code had something to do with Dell Home Software & Peripherals

 

[ItsStillUS]

<< This is a good deal, however I would also opt for the 20gig hdd and the larger battery. With those options this is still a very good deal given that a cdrw is included, however at small business section the 8100 comes standard with the larger battery and 20gig drive and can be found for $1199 (though no free case, no free cdrw and only 16MB video card = BUT free palm 105 and free shipping ($38) I think).

Regarding the screens everything stated so far is correct, except that one has to take into account that the screen only looks good at its native resolution. Now I have an 8100 with 15" SXGA (1400x1050), and the icons are darn small ( and I have 20/20 or better vision). Given that this is a 14" screen, a lower resolution may actually be advantageous.

Yo

P.s.: I read somewhere that there is also a $25 coupon - does anybody know where I can find that? >>



but doesn't the business section charge tax, no matter where you are?

 

[javaBeanBuilder]

Here is my config I just ordered. surprisingly dell didnt charge the shipping fee today and $25 coupon code here

Pentium®III Processor,1.0 GHz-M 14.1 XGA TFT Display NV 11 w/32MB Video Qty: 1 Unit Price: $1,193.00


Memory: 128MB,SDRAM,2DIMMs
Hard Drives: 20 GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Floppy Drive: Modular Floppy Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition¹²
Network Card: Integrated Network Card
Modem: Internal 56K Modem
Modular CD/DVD Drives: FREE! 8X CDRW Max Variable Drive!
Bundled Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2001 with Money Standard
Norton Antivirus: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch 6.0 for XP
Batteries: 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge?
Carrying Cases: FREE Nylon Carrying Case
Service and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr Mail-In Service + CompleteCare + 1Yr Phone Support
Internet Access Service: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Digital Imaging Software: Image Expert® 2000 for XP, Dell Edition

 

[odz]

Has anyone gotten the confirmation email with the order number? I don't know if mine went through!

 

[Berserked]

Deal Dead??

I can't seem to get below 1500.

any help on what I'm doing wrong.

 

[Lizardman]

Free shipping on any dell system today. So you save an extra 35 bucks right there.

 

[RossMAN]

Are there any Dell employees lurking here?

If so, whatever happened to Dell's Refer A Friend program?

They used to give free $25 GCs and sometimes $100 GCs per referral but the URL no longer works.

 

[statetech]

Dang! ordered too early and missed out on the free shipping

The only confirmation I received was that my order was placed. Still waiting for the next one, which means it's going to go through. Hmmm... 2 days and no confirmation email. Doesn't look good

BTW, this is indeed a sweet deal. I've been looking at Dell laptops on almost a daily basis for 2 months... LOL

 

[DonBlack]

Sweet! $1064 shipped!

Btw, does anyone know what Dell's return policy on these are? 30 days?

 

[statetech]

yup, 30 days

 

[DonBlack]

Sweet.... I'm about to order one. But why are you guys going for a CD-RW? Is this a better value than a DVD-ROM? It seems like watching DVDs on the road makes more sense then burning CDs. After all, most of us have much faster burners in our desktop machines, no? Thanks.

 

[odz]

I got it with the DVD, which will be a lot more usefull for me than a CDRW.
Also, I hate to bring everyone down but I have the feeling that we might not get these. We should have definitely gotten a confirmation email with an order number by now.

 

[RossMAN]

Sweet.... I'm about to order one. But why are you guys going for a CD-RW? Is this a better value than a DVD-ROM? It seems like watching DVDs on the road makes more sense then burning CDs. After all, most of us have much faster burners in our desktop machines, no? Thanks

Here here!

Why anyone gets a CD-RW (unless you're on an extended vacation or use this as a true desktop replacement) is beyond me!

Definitely get the DVD-ROM instead of CD-RW, it's a no brainer. Wouldn't you rather watch a DVD instead of burning apps, MP3s, or pr0n on a long trip?

Considering you can buy 12x/10x/32x CD-RWs for your desktop for around $50, you get a lot FASTER CD-RW for cheaper.

 

[webinformer]

But for people using the laptop on a regular basis (not just for travel), CDRW is much more useful. I'd prefer watch DVD movies on TV.

 

[Yo2]

<< I got it with the DVD, which will be a lot more usefull for me than a CDRW.
Also, I hate to bring everyone down but I have the feeling that we might not get these. We should have definitely gotten a confirmation email with an order number by now. >>



Hey now,

I think the CDRW goes in general for $179, while a DVD rom can be had for a mere $79 - then again if you don't use the CDRW, the DVD makes more sense - well I got both on my 8100 - and I am actually using the CDRW instead of the floppy.

This deal is reminescent of the Dell2100 900MHz celeron, which was sold in July for $285, because they made a similar error by reducing the price for 3 year warranty . They took a couple of days, but then honored the deal...

Yo

 

[DonBlack]

What about the $30 upgrade for a P3-1Ghz? Is that worth it?

 

[Yo2]

WOW - good find - that was $80 yesterday.

$80 is probably not worth it - rather get 512MB RAM at crucial but $30 is definitely worth it

Yo

 

[PeterPan76]

I just couldn't help it!!.
It was either the fujitsu deal, or the Dell deal.
So I went for the dell deal. Lighter notebook but not DVD/CDRW, New not refurshed, 20 more but 1 year warranty. Better Video Card and I hope better battery life.

Any even looked at the Fujitsu Laptop??
Fujitsu 999+tax+s/h= 1180.
Dell = 1203

Now let's hope I can get it before x-mas. Else I will just cancel that zh1t

 

[PeterPan76]

Forgot to mention.. I spent like 2500 in dell the last month alone!!!

Linksys WiFi AP = 140
Linksys Wifi PCMCIA card = 60
Casio E-200 = 500 Bucks
Dell Laptop = 1200

Hmm not even close to 2500 maybe I should buy more stuff and make it even.

Just another American helping the economy

 

[carmat4]

has anyone gotten confirmation on their order?