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[user1234]

why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

 

[luv2save]

Last Day! But Don't wait until the last minute! Last time the $500 coupon was pulled off by Dell way before it was suppose to end! So.... HURRY!

 

[cheesehead]

I just got myself an Inspiron 9100. ATI radeon 9700/128mb, 3 Ghz P4, 7200rpm hard drive, mini-PCI wi-fi doodad, and XP pro. All for the low, low price of 1230$! I would have gotten the 8600, but the 9700 is definitely faster than the 9600 Pro, and I could'nt afford anything above a 1.5ghz Celly-M. I guess that means I'm now officially a slave to power outlets....

 

[GimpyOne]

I just jumped in as well for the 8600 with P4M 715, 512MB, and Radeon for $950. Couldn't pass up the deal as I've been in the hunt for a laptop.

 

[tranquilflow]

awesome

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

A few years ago those 10-12" screen laptops weighted about 297 lbs. The 700m is a lot smaller and lighter than any of them. Try comparing the 700m to a similar lightweight model from a few years ago and you will see why people are paying that price.

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
I just got myself an Inspiron 9100. ATI radeon 9700/128mb, 3 Ghz P4, 7200rpm hard drive, mini-PCI wi-fi doodad, and XP pro. All for the low, low price of 1230$! I would have gotten the 8600, but the 9700 is definitely faster than the 9600 Pro, and I could'nt afford anything above a 1.5ghz Celly-M. I guess that means I'm now officially a slave to power outlets....

This must be the understatement of the year. The 9700 pro and 9600 pro are like from two different planets. Suffice to say that if you replace a 9600p with a 9700p in the exact same system, your overall gaming performance (average frames per second) will double.

Anyway, congrats. 9700 forever.

 

[zzzz]

is the 60gig with the 700m 7200rpm or 5400?

 

[nycdude]

In also. Got the 8600. 1066.30 AR

 

[zzzz]

damn, the Il tax kills the deal for me..It is more than $100 on my order.

 

[kwo]

Great. Thanks OP for making me haemorrhage a $1000!!!! (lookin' forward to my 8600....)

 

[habib89]

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

 

[novasatori]

what would one recommend for the 8600? 60gb 7200rpm or the 80gb (I assume it's 5400rpm?) since both are 150$ upgrade, and is the difference between the 7200 and 5400 enough to warrant the upgrade from the free 40gb drive?

 

[zzzz]

Originally posted by: novasatori
what would one recommend for the 8600? 60gb 7200rpm or the 80gb (I assume it's 5400rpm?) since both are 150$ upgrade, and is the difference between the 7200 and 5400 enough to warrant the upgrade from the free 40gb drive?

get the 40 gb and then buy 60 gig 7200 rpm from dell SB for $126.

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: habib89

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

 

[Bekker]

For those asking about how fast rebates come and how accurate estimated shipping dates are, for me the rebate was very fast (only about 3 weeks if that instead of what they said) and the shipped date was earlier than they said by days when I bought an 1100 a year ago. But, so many people are jumping on this deal thyings may slow down. I got an 1150 for a grandaughter night before last and it shows it is already in th testing stage .. boxing is next. I called to tell them to hold the order because my daughter said she might not want it. We'll see. I have used both the 600m and the 1100 and love the 600 .. very well constructed, light, and a joy to use.

Bekker

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: habib89

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

There is something to be said for the size. There is a noticeable difference in the actual displacement of each laptop. Even though the dimensions may not show it, it's quite evident when handling the two. If you own a nice desktop, why not go for a smaller, more portable laptop? Dell is simply leaving that option open for its customers and in doing so increasing its sales by being more flexible.

 

[gump47371]

Just wondering if anyone has had experience with these and swapping out the optical drive. If I were to just purchase it with DVD-ROM/CD-RW, and find a good deal on a DVD burner in the future, would it be possible to swap them out? I think it would be, but had a rep at CC tell me no.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[wetcat007]

i have no money :'(

 

[mchammer187]

picked up a
dell 8600 15.4" WSXGA
1.5 A
Radeon 9600 Pro
intel wireless 802.11G
256 MB memory
40 GB HD

for $920 after rebate and fatcash

not bad if i say so myself

 

[cheesehead]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: habib89

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

Perhaps because the 700m is about 33% lighter? That might have something to to with it, methinks.
I personally would LIKE some smaller screens. A thick and heavy laptop is no problem, but I can't stand the type that wo'nt fit in your backpack.

 

[Yo2]

Originally posted by: forcemac101
anyone do their warranties? I am thinking about hte 3yr ship in+3 accidental coverage....or maybe 2 years of both to lower the cost a bit? Expereince....yay or nay?

good idea if product is at least $1000

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: habib89

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

Perhaps because the 700m is about 33% lighter? That might have something to to with it, methinks.
I personally would LIKE some smaller screens. A thick and heavy laptop is no problem, but I can't stand the type that wo'nt fit in your backpack.

Man, what a cheese head !! Do you even understand what I'm talking about. Try to answer these questions:

1. Do you agree that the total cost of the component used to build a 700m is lower than the total cost of components used in the 600m ? If not, explain your (wrong) answer

2. Do you agree that Dell is making a much larger profit on 700m than 600m, because it costs less to build and they sell it for more ? If not, take math 101

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: Cheesehead

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: habib89

Originally posted by: user1234
why pay more for smaller screen 700m ? Just a few years ago most laptops had 10-12" inch screens for cheap, and you paid premium to get the 13", 14" and 15" inchers. Now some marketing "gurus" came up with the idea of charging more for the smaller ones. Ok fine, I gues that's what the marketing people get paid to do, but why do you people fall for it ? Get it thru your head, 12" costs less to produce than 15", you're just being gouged because of its current trendiness....

because i don't need a huge screen.. this isn't replacing any desktop.. porbility is my #1 requirement, so weight and size are the most important factor.. it's also faster than the 600m, and my friend, who has had both the 600m and 700m says the 700m feels more study than the 600m does.. but anyhow.. if i could have a 15" monitor that doesn't weigh a ton and is smaller than a 12" then i'll get that.. until then...

i agree though, if i needed the bigger monitor or was replacing a desktop, i'd definately get another model

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

Perhaps because the 700m is about 33% lighter? That might have something to to with it, methinks.
I personally would LIKE some smaller screens. A thick and heavy laptop is no problem, but I can't stand the type that wo'nt fit in your backpack.

Man, what a cheese head !! Do you even understand what I'm talking about. Try to answer these questions:

1. Do you agree that the total cost of the component used to build a 700m is lower than the total cost of components used in the 600m ? If not, explain your (wrong) answer

2. Do you agree that Dell is making a much larger profit on 700m than 600m, because it costs less to build and they sell it for more ? If not, take math 101

Dude, please stop talking about something you obviously know nothing about. First off, the 700m does have an optical drive built in, just look at the description, dell's website, or cnet or whatever. Since you got that wrong it's pretty clear you know nothing about the model. I've heard the 700m is a lot sturdier than the 600m, which is a very good thing since I have played around with the 600m and it is WAY too flimsy for my taste. $100 more for a laptop with better build quality, a smaller profile, and lighter frame seems reasonable.

Oh by the way, from an engineering standpoint it is HARDER, and therefore MORE EXPENSIVE to fit the same quality and quantity of stuff in a SMALLER package. Hence a smaller laptop or cell phone will cost more.

 

[habib89]

Originally posted by: user1234

I'm just asking why is 700m more expensive than 600m with a similiar specs ? They have the same processor and memory, the hard drive is the same, and the case itself costs about the same as well. But the 700m probably doesn;t have an optical drive, and it's screen is way cheaper than the larger one. Even the centrino chipset is the same. So where is the cost difference coming from ? Answer: it's pure profit from your pocket to dells bank accout.

[pwned]

you're really missing the point.. portability is also feature of the laptop.. just as optical drives, hard drive capacity, monitor size, and memory size are.. i'm not even sure that it's cheaper to make the 700m case.. it's supposedly studier than the 600m so i'm just assuming it's made of different materials.. process wise they're probably the same, ie stamping out the sheet metal or molding the plastic or however they make it..

but, assuming everything's the same, you're paying more money for a more compact device.. something that doesn't have as large a footprint, and does not weigh as much.. i'm guessing you're one of those people that'll get a huge ass mp3 player instead of a ipod or something small because it's cheaper and you get the same.. right? or maybe you're one of those folks in the ipod threads always crapping.. i don't know.. i dont' care.. i got a badass laptop and you don't...