Dell laptop for $799

[goraj]

Looks like good deal for home users here is the link

 

[AvantG]

Only $50 to upgrade to a Pentium III 900, good deal.

However, under video card it says: "None" add 4MB card for $49.

How can it not come with a video card??!

 

[iamme]

<< Only $50 to upgrade to a Pentium III 900, good deal.

However, under video card it says: "None" add 4MB card for $49.

How can it not come with a video card??! >>



Per their tech details:

Graphics
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Intel® integrated 3D AGP graphics

Optional: 4 MB video cache card

 

[Cheapest]

I think what it means is that you cannot use external monitor (No output Video plug) if you don't pay the $40!

 

[thenew3]

It uses the Intel i740 based graphics core built in to the chipset (northbridge) and uses the main system memory as video memory.

You can also get a 4 meg dedicated video memory. That's what that $49 video cache is.
The dedicated memory will help performance a little under very demanding conditions, but keep in mind that it's a very old/weak video core so it won't make much difference.

 

[AppleTalking]

I suppose if you really needed a cheap laptop this would be a good deal.

But consider this:

Dell Inspiron 8100 (practically the same size and weight as the 2500)

866MHz. Pentium III-M procesor
14.1" SXGA+ screen with 16MB nVidia GeForce2 Go graphics
128 MB PC133 SDRAM
20 GB hard drive
24X CD-ROM
56K modem and 10/100 ethernet built-in
FireWire, digital audio (S/PDIF) and S-Video out built-in

Total: $1069

Now, that's $270 for a much faster procesor, a much better screen (14.1" SXGA+ vs. 12.1" SVGA), built-in ethernet, FireWire, digital audio, you get the idea.
Plus the difference between the Intel built-in graphics (or even the optional 4MB card) and the GeForce2 Go will be night and day if you plan to do anything
even remotely three-dimensional on your laptop.

So if you really need to save money, then by all means get the featured 2500. I'm sure it's a fine machine for occasional use. But for mainstream users, the
Inspiron 8100 and 4100 series may be worth a look.

 

[DavemanUT]

Add $100 for shipping.

D.C.

 

[unsped]

i can't get that price on the 8100, how do I go about doing that.

 

[wjsulliv]

If your going to buy a laptop with a 12.1" screen, it better weight less than 5 lbs....

By the way this is pretty stripped down.
To get to normal laptop specs (dvd drive, etc) makes this the same price as any other...

 

[HankD]

Add $100 for shipping.

Are They NUTS?

Look here... I know the Dell is New but the Fujitsu is a much better setup and free shipping.

Hank

 

[luv2liv]

yep, i agree!
fujitsu notebooks are awesome! shiny, sleek, scratch resistant, everything.
how do i know? cause i own one

 

[copper007]

dell website says 2 more days left for free shipping as of 445 pm cst jan 22, 2002. i may be getting myself one of these. would love one for school.

 

[AppleTalking]

unsped:

Go to the Dell for Small Business home page and configure an Inspiron 8100 with the following options:

Mobile Pentium III processor 866MHz-M
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Microsoft®Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard
14.1" Super XGA+ Display
16MB DDR 4X AGP NVIDIA GeForce2 Go?Vid

On the next screen:
128MB,SDRAM,133M,2DIMM
No Secondary Battery Option
20GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
24X Max Variable CD-ROM Drive
Modular Floppy Drive
10/100 + 56K Capable V.90 NIC/Modem, Internal Mini-PCI
1 year warranty

On the final screen:
Remove the surge protector (-$28)
Remove the movie software (-$69)

Final total should be: $1069 + tax

Good luck!
Nick

 

[unsped]

dude that final screen bs is rediculous, they automatically check the surge protector, and movie software ... lame

its small business so ill have to pay tax, screw that.

 

[dentalboy]

fujuitsu rocks and no shipping

 

[fr]

Don't get one with a 12.1" screen! It sucks!

 

[HappyFace]

<< fujuitsu rocks and no shipping >>



Aren't we talking about Dells here?