Smoking: Dell Inspiron 8500 widescreen laptop for $1154 at SB...

Jugernot · Apr 19, 2003

link to SB page

Specs:

Inspiron 8500: Mobile Pentium®4 Processor,2 GHz,15.4 WXGA (1280x720)
Memory: 256MB,DDR,266MHz 2 Dimms,Inspiron 8500
Video Cards: 32MB DDR ATI MOBILITY? RADEON? 9000 4x AGP 3D Video
Hard Drives: 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Nic And Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Modular Internal CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max DVD ROM
Wireless Networking Cards: No Wireless LAN Card
Productivity Software: WordPerfect®Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Primary Battery: 72 WHr Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-In Service
Internet Access Options: 6 Months AOL,Featuring the Netbusiness Service for Small Business
Mail-In Rebate Offer: $150 Mail in Rebate
Special Offers: Free Palm Zire ($99 retail value)

Subtotal : $1649.00 - $200 (instant) - $144.90 (10% coupon) - $150 (mailin rebate) = $1154.10

I'd recommend the following upgrades:

$49 WSXGA screen (1600x1024)
$49 Mini-PCI wireless 802.11b/g
$49 24x CDRW/DVD combo drive

That would make the total $1301.10 for a great laptop!

MrPabulum · Apr 19, 2003

Geez..even with the upgrades, that's a nice price. Cool beans

Gort · Apr 19, 2003

Don't forget to use Ebates for about another $30 discount. Just got one. I opted for the 40 gig hard drive as it was faster.

Gort

bentwookie · Apr 19, 2003

I did your config and I get $1449BR not $1649

Gort · Apr 19, 2003

Will this memory work with this computer? It looks really close. Any other good deals on Inspiron 8500 compatible 512 MB SODIMMs. Dell is really expensive on this memory. Thanks.

Gort

isekii · Apr 19, 2003

Originally posted by: Jugernot
link to SB page

Specs:

Inspiron 8500: Mobile Pentium®4 Processor,2 GHz,15.4 WXGA (1280x720)
Memory: 256MB,DDR,266MHz 2 Dimms,Inspiron 8500
Video Cards: 32MB DDR ATI MOBILITY? RADEON? 9000 4x AGP 3D Video
Hard Drives: 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Nic And Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Modular Internal CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max DVD ROM
Wireless Networking Cards: No Wireless LAN Card
Productivity Software: WordPerfect®Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Primary Battery: 72 WHr Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-In Service
Internet Access Options: 6 Months AOL,Featuring the Netbusiness Service for Small Business
Mail-In Rebate Offer: $150 Mail in Rebate
Special Offers: Free Palm Zire ($99 retail value)

Subtotal : $1649.00 - $200 (instant) - $144.90 (10% coupon) - $150 (mailin rebate) = $1154.10

I'd recommend the following upgrades:

$49 WSXGA screen (1600x1024)
$49 Mini-PCI wireless 802.11b/g
$49 24x CDRW/DVD combo drive

That would make the total $1301.10 for a great laptop!

you're forgetting tax

but nonetheless it's an awesome deal I think.
kinda getting me want to upgrade from my 1.13ghz PIII tualatin

Jugernot · Apr 19, 2003

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: Jugernot
link to SB page

Specs:

Inspiron 8500: Mobile Pentium®4 Processor,2 GHz,15.4 WXGA (1280x720)
Memory: 256MB,DDR,266MHz 2 Dimms,Inspiron 8500
Video Cards: 32MB DDR ATI MOBILITY? RADEON? 9000 4x AGP 3D Video
Hard Drives: 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Nic And Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Modular Internal CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max DVD ROM
Wireless Networking Cards: No Wireless LAN Card
Productivity Software: WordPerfect®Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Primary Battery: 72 WHr Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-In Service
Internet Access Options: 6 Months AOL,Featuring the Netbusiness Service for Small Business
Mail-In Rebate Offer: $150 Mail in Rebate
Special Offers: Free Palm Zire ($99 retail value)

Subtotal : $1649.00 - $200 (instant) - $144.90 (10% coupon) - $150 (mailin rebate) = $1154.10

I'd recommend the following upgrades:

$49 WSXGA screen (1600x1024)
$49 Mini-PCI wireless 802.11b/g
$49 24x CDRW/DVD combo drive

That would make the total $1301.10 for a great laptop!

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you're forgetting tax

but nonetheless it's an awesome deal I think.
kinda getting me want to upgrade from my 1.13ghz PIII tualatin

Heh, I'm in Alaska... no tax. I never think about it...

ajpa123 · Apr 19, 2003

Hey guys..

plz answer a question from a newbie.

I love this deal with the instant $250 savings, the 10% coupon and then $150 mail-in rebate.

How come none of you went for any extended warranty?
I'm just curious, are these Inspirons reliable.
I'm just anxious about something going wrong after the first year (when most things start to go wrong)

Please let me know,
AJ.

p.s. this is a great community !

Jugernot · Apr 19, 2003

I just bought a Insprion 5100 yesterday maxed out for just over $1k with 1 year warranty... the way I figure it is this. If something is going to fail, it's probably going to happen within the first year. If it doesn't, by that time laptops of this same caliber with be so cheap, you could go out and buy a new one with similar specs for the same price of the repair.

So basically, you are spending $300 for a $1k laptop. Doesn't make too much sense to be as after 1 year, the laptop isn't going to be worth much.

ivan2 · Apr 20, 2003

THX dude, finally i brought my dream labtop.

it rings out at 1515 somthing taxed(ouch), minus 150 rebate and i guess i can sell the palm on ebay for 80 sth which brings it down to 1280 sth, not a bad deal consider the wide screen and 2Ghz! oh and R250 also!!!!

trikster2 · Apr 20, 2003

THis looks really great.

Any idea why the Dells always Jam the keyboards up against the screen so you are staring at your fingers when you are using the laptop as a tummy top on the hamock?

I was looking at a 16" compaq laptop the other day and they put the keys a little towards middle, really nice but I would never buy another comaq laptop unless it came with a live in repairman.

Heres what I mean:

Compaq 16 inch laptop with an inch or two between keyboard and screen

Dell with keyboard jammed up against sscreen

xcoldricex · Apr 20, 2003

can someone pm me their coupon code if they aren't going to use it. i can't get ahold of my sister who bought a computer from them a year or two ago.. and it seems like my account doesn't have any coupons on it.
THANKS in advance.. i need to get this laptop!

Yo2 · Apr 20, 2003

Originally posted by: xcoldricex
can someone pm me their coupon code if they aren't going to use it. i can't get ahold of my sister who bought a computer from them a year or two ago.. and it seems like my account doesn't have any coupons on it.
THANKS in advance.. i need to get this laptop!

Stop the begging .. just because it's easter though - the coupon can be found at technical bargain or other websites

Yo2 · Apr 20, 2003

Originally posted by: Jugernot
link to SB page

Specs:

Inspiron 8500: Mobile Pentium®4 Processor,2 GHz,15.4 WXGA (1280x720)
Memory: 256MB,DDR,266MHz 2 Dimms,Inspiron 8500
Video Cards: 32MB DDR ATI MOBILITY? RADEON? 9000 4x AGP 3D Video
Hard Drives: 30GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Nic And Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Modular Internal CD/DVD Drives: 8X Max DVD ROM
Wireless Networking Cards: No Wireless LAN Card
Productivity Software: WordPerfect®Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Primary Battery: 72 WHr Primary Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-In Service
Internet Access Options: 6 Months AOL,Featuring the Netbusiness Service for Small Business
Mail-In Rebate Offer: $150 Mail in Rebate
Special Offers: Free Palm Zire ($99 retail value)

Subtotal : $1649.00 - $200 (instant) - $144.90 (10% coupon) - $150 (mailin rebate) = $1154.10

I'd recommend the following upgrades:

$49 WSXGA screen (1600x1024)
$49 Mini-PCI wireless 802.11b/g
$49 24x CDRW/DVD combo drive

That would make the total $1301.10 for a great laptop!

I'd get 40GB HDD since it's 5400 rpm vs the 30 and 60s 4200rpm - big performance difference for $63

Yo

Staples · Apr 20, 2003

I see they have made their 8200 even bigger. I have a VAIO 16" and it being as big as it is is something I do not like about it. I doubt there will ever been a cheap price on the 600M (just like there were never any on the 4150) but if there are, it is something I would highly consider.

ivan2 · Apr 20, 2003

4150 was 1300 AR i guess, cheap for a decent labtop. But i consider 8500 is more attractive because its widescreen + everything else is better.

asdren · Apr 20, 2003

wow, this is a great deal. I've got an 8200 and really like it.
Just keep in mind this is a desktop replacement so it's pretty hefty.

pennylane · Apr 20, 2003

when does this deal end?
nevermind. 10% off ends tonight.
this is unbelievably tempting. but...

how often does a deal like this show up? i kind of want to wait until summer. but it seems like this deal is too good to pass up...

Warders23 · Apr 20, 2003

Is this better than the m600 buy of just a few days ago? If so, I'd like to cancel that and get this instead.

bravo261 · Apr 21, 2003

nice laptop and price indeed. and from my recent experience, i'm gonna start buying laptops and pdas with extended warranties. my HP had small issues here and there that were fixed under warranty, but after it expired, it'll shutoff when playing movies with lcd/tv-out, the power connection must be off cause it'll lose power without the battery if the machine is moved. not an extended warranty plan fan, but it seems like the theory of things dying within the first year weren't true for me

LilBlinbBlahIce · Apr 21, 2003

Awesome deal, I passed it on to one of my friends and he finally got the laptop he has always wanted since two weeks ago.

BlitzRommel · Apr 21, 2003

Wow. Wish I can upgrade from my Compaq 2800T that I've had for 10 months, I love the laptop to death, but the Radeon 9000 SMOKES the 7500!

clouser · Apr 21, 2003

I've noticed how much everyone is looking forward to the Radeon 9000... this laptop has the option for the Geforce 4 4200 as well. In the anandtech and tomshardware reviews, the GF4 chip is roughly 30-50% faster than the Radeon 9000. I ordered one a few days ago with the GF4. Of course, the day after it arrives the Radeon 9600 and Geforce FX mobiles will probably be out

ivan2 · Apr 21, 2003

hmm i rather pay 100 bux for my desktop graphic (9600 Pro?) instead of the labtop upgrade which blows the labtop GF4 away.

jimmyjam · Apr 21, 2003

i got an 8500 as my first laptop purchase ever and am truly impressed. my boss gave me $2500 to blow so i went all out on it. i got the 2.4 gHz proc., 512 ram, wuxga screen, gf4 4200, 60 gb hdd, 802.11g card, and a bunch of other extras.
this thing got over 11,000 on 3dmark2k1 straight out of the box.
so far no complaints.

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