LAPTOP DEAL - Dell Inspiron 2500 900mhz/10GB/12.1"/56k/cdrom for $550 AFTER REBATE

[Kenji4861]

http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/products/minicat_inspn_2500.htm

Go to their configuration and change to
900mhz Celeron
Microsoft Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002
12" SVGA Display

Regular Price : $899.99
12.1" display : -$200.00
Rebate : -$150.00
--------------------------------
$549.99
+ FREE SHIPPING
HOT DEAL OR WHAT?!

update - The rebate is not valid with the 12", sorry guys.

 

[scamjefe]

The rebate form states that the Inspiron 2500 w/ 12" screen does not qualify for the rebate.

 

[fr]

I would hate having a 2.5" border around a 12" screen. It just looks ugly.

 

[RossMAN]

Save another $13.98 (2% of $699.00) by ordering through eBates.com

This is an excellent deal for an entry level laptop but people need to be aware of it's shortcomings:
1) 12.1 inch SVGA TFT active-matrix display with 800 x 600 resolution - not good.
2) Only a 900MHz Intel Celeron? Processor even if you wanted to get the P3/900 or P3/1G you can't unless you select MS Office XP and 15" which is $1,427!
3) Only one choice for a 10GB Hard Drive which is probably sufficient for most users but the choice of a 20GB or 30GB would be nice.
4) The standard battery is the weakling 27 WHr Lithium-Ion 4Cell Battery instead of the 59 WHr 8 cell which they do sell for an additional $99.
5) Floppy drive costs an extra $29, but when's the last time you used a floppy drive? It adds bulk to the laptops weight.
6) The cheapest network adapter is 3 COM 10/100 Ethernet II Card [add $119], no thanks.
7) Last but not least carefully read the tech specs for any further shortcomings, know exactly what you're getting before buying it.

Instead I would buy this Gateway laptop for $999 with no rebate hassles or upgrade to the Toyota Camry/Honda Accord of Dell laptops, the Dell Inspiron 4100:

Actually right now isn't the best time to buy a Dell Inspiron 4100, I'd wait a few weeks for better specials such as a free Palm or $150-$200 rebate offer. Here's a great offer that they had for $1,026 which ended 2/28/2002 and was loaded.

$1,309.00 base price as configured below
-$75 off Dell Home coupon for Inspiron laptops costing $1,000 or more
-2% eBates.com
-free ground shipping ($95 savings)
=======================================================
$1,209.32

Base: Pentium®III Processor,1.0 GHz-M 14.1 XGA TFT Display ATI 16MB Video 100AGHN [220-3943]
Memory: 128MB,SDRAM,2DIMMs 128M2D [311-6309]
Hard Drives: 20 GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive 20GB [340-6515]
Floppy Drive: Modular Floppy Drive FD [340-7047]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [313-7222] [420-0554]
Network Card: Integrated Network Card INTNIC [430-1292]
Modem: Internal 56K Modem 56MPC [313-1225]
Modular CD/DVD Drives: FREE! 8X Max Variable DVD Upgrade! 8XDVDP [313-0833] [461-2453]
Bundled Software: Microsoft®Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard IWORKS [412-0134]
Virus Protection: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer NAV2002 [412-5623]
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch JUKEXP [412-3809]
Batteries: 59 WHr Lithium-Ion Battery with ExpressCharge? LIION8 [312-2511]
Service and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr Mail-In Service + 1Yr Phone Support ST111RR [950-8830] [950-9057] [950-3337]
Internet Access Service: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included AOLDHS [412-0183]
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000 DPSXP [412-3807]
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe) FREQUKN [412-0184]
Cables and Accessories: Inspiron 4100 Floppy Drive Cable FDCBL [310-0689]

 

[lotust]

rebate here


i was just posting this. I just bought one. Now i can sit on the coutch and surf

edit: of course this is no power system. Its for surfing and stuff, Now i dont have to sell my main PC.

 

[DorkBoy]

WOW $550 Thanks

 

[lotust]

no no no the rebate is not valid on the 12" read the PDF more carefully

 

[Chulalongkorn]

weird. my cart says savings of 200bucks w/ the 12".

however, when you click on the top right description that says "$200 Off with purchase of 12" screen. Expires 3/13/2002", the instant savings is $100.

anyways, the final price is still $550 w/ MIR

 

[Wik]

Snip from the rebate form:

TO RECEIVE YOUR MAIL-IN REBATE:
1. Purchase a qualifying Dell Inspiron 8100, 8200, 4100 or 2500 (with a 14? or 15? screen) notebook
from the Dell Small Business Center with an order date between March 7, 2002 and March 13, 2002

 

[goodoptics]

The $150 MIR clearly states that Inspiron 2500 (with 12" screen) not included in rebate eligibility.

So, the final cost will be:

($699.00 X sales tax) + ($699 X .98 (2 % discount through eb@tes)) = around $740 shipped.

 

[sworshs]

from Dell's website:



<<
InspironTM Save Instantly Plus, Choose
Additional Savings
Inspiron 4100 $50 with minimum purchase of $1,700. $150 Mail-in Rebate
or Double Memory Free
Inspiron 8100 $150 Mail-in Rebate
or Double Memory Free
Inspiron 8200 $50 with minimum purchase of $2,250. $150 Mail-in Rebate
or Double Memory Free
Inspiron 2500 $100 with 12" screen configuration. $150 Mail-in Rebate
or Double Memory Free
>>



I recommend printing it and get ready to dispute with Dell....

 

[Gepost]

You need to update your thread title since we have found out that this is not possible with the 12-inch display.

 

[djchemistry]

You guys sure the $150 mail in rebate doesn't apply? This is from the second link on the special offers box to the right.

Inspiron 2500
-----------------

$100 with 12" screen configuration.

$150 Mail-in Rebate
or Double Memory Free

 

[Gepost]

It says it on the rebate form in double astericks at the bottom of the eligibility list.

 

[ken2001]

anone can clear about this?

 

[lotust]

I just called and after waiting on hold for 20 minnutes. they said you need to call the buisness section to wich is closed untill tomorrow :|

if they dont honnor the 150$ im gonna cancel my order. this laptop aint worth 740$

so i guess tomorrow the question will be answered.

 

[lotust]

well after 1 hour of being transfered back anf fourth back and fourth I got the thing for $550 NO rebates


I had to show them what the website said. Finally i got it. Its a deacent laptop for 550$ im happy



try at your own risk

 

[lotust]

wow they changed the website after me lol there is no longer a 150$ off the 12" 2500 series hehe

GL


I just bought a system pulled DVD drive for this for 75$ from Ebay

the deal is dead

 

[ghankerson]

Anybody want to buy my Zenith 286 laptop with a blue monochrome screen for $700? It's an antique!

 

[NotAClue]

Ordered mine yesterday.
Earlier today, my account showed in production.
Late today, my account shows shipped

Ha,Ha,Ha... in production means getting the unit off the shelf.

Will try calling tomorrow for my $150

 

[misterj]

no one should have a 12.1 screen i dont care what the reason. its tiny compared to 14 and definitely worth the upgrade. (15 isnt as noticeable compared to 14)
unlike desktops, you really cant upgrade notebooks later so it would be a grave mistake

 

[vegetation]

12" screen is not so bad IF the laptop is a superslim; but the dell 2500 is no such beast. It's designed around a much bigger full size laptop style case, thus you'll be kicking yourself evertime you boot up, with the huge borders on the side of the screen, reminding you the extra $200 could have made you so much happier.

 

[lotust]

not if its a backup PC. :|

 

[Lucky]

<< You need to update your thread title since we have found out that this is not possible with the 12-inch display. >>

 

[yugpatel]

Why are you guys coughing so much about Dell? There is another therad about Toshiba laptop deal for $699 AR at BB. IMHO that is a lot better deal than this crappy Dell. BB has for $799 and Toshiba has $100 MIR. I spoke with Dell, (I mean Hell) CSR yesterday and he checked with BB offer and said he could not do anything about it and that shameless CSR did not care to say even sorry for wasting my time. Here is BB lappy link.