Dell Laptops Deals Thread [*Updated Daily*]

AlmightyCushion

sweetie wrote: »

Thanks TheDriver.

Yep it's the name for dual core amds.

TheDriver

athlon is the cheaper dual core while turion is the apparently better one, look for the symbols TL54 or TL56 etc.

sweetie

So how come I can only see the Vostro when I choose the small business section and not the home user section? Is it possible for me to buy from the business section (prices quoted ex vat etc.) and how does EPP work, is it some sort of extra discount?
cheers

Skud

vostro are buisness machines. You can order them.
EPP is for business employees buying home machines through dell.

I think that's it anyway

TheDriver

All these questions have been asked many times before if you search but the answer, EPP is when employees of say AIB or BOI want a computer personally at home (nothing to do with work) but get roughly 8% off a home pc as perk of working for their employer. Lot of people order through epp scheme even though they don't work for included company as it is rarely checked up upon. www.dell.ie/epp. Doesn't work for vostro as its a business machine.

Anyone can buy avostro as dell consider it a sell no matter who buys, its merely focused at the business market with the service packages and offerings with it. Watch out for ex VAT prices and also have a look on dmxdimension.com, I found they had all the current valid evalue codes (put in 305 before them, they work fine in ireland) to get a more focused machine straight away.

Old Jim

What are Dell's smallest screens? I am looking for a deal on a portable laptop e.g. 12/13" screen. The smallest I can see is a 14.1" or a 13.3" on a XPS that's too steep for me. What happened the rumour that dell were bringing out a small vostro?

AlmightyCushion

Even a 12" vostro will be fairly expenive. When it comes to really small laptops they have to use components that use less energy, are physically smaller and expel less heat. This adds to the cost.

deckie27

Old Jim wrote: »

What are Dell's smallest screens? I am looking for a deal on a portable laptop e.g. 12/13" screen. The smallest I can see is a 14.1" or a 13.3" on a XPS that's too steep for me. What happened the rumour that dell were bringing out a small vostro?

I just rang dell about there 12" vostro. Its comming but he couldn't tell me when

sunny2004

Vostro™ 1700 NB(N1117D004)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 Processor (2.2GHz,800MHz,4MB L2 cache), Genuine Windows Vista® Business - English

Unit Price: € 1,317.19
- € 60.00
Includes VAT & Shipping




COMPONENTS


Base Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 Processor (2.2GHz,800MHz,4MB L2 cache) edit
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Business - English edit
Enhanced Service Packs Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support edit
LCD 17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display edit
Colour Choice Matte Jet Black with 2.0 mega pixel camera edit
Memory 2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024) edit
Hard Drive 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive edit
Video Card 256MB nVidia® GeForce® 8600M GT edit
Optical Devices Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software edit
Primary Battery Primary 9-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (85 WHr)

does this sound alright? i am into video editing, also anyone know the current turn around/delivery time for these laptops?

joenailface

it looks pretty wrong to be honest, its 1200 ex vat so your probably wrong on the price, though it is a really nice laptop if you want it for video editing, try look for the acer aspire 5920g with the 8600gt graphics card

sunny2004

joenailface wrote: »

it looks pretty wrong to be honest, its 1200 ex vat so your probably wrong on the price, though it is a really nice laptop if you want it for video editing, try look for the acer aspire 5920g with the 8600gt graphics card

I think the price is right....

Endurance Man

sunny2004 wrote: »

I think the price is right....

Dude if you don't want advice don't ask. That is way to much for that laptop.

sunny2004

Endurance Man wrote: »

Dude if you don't want advice don't ask. That is way to much for that laptop.

I meant its the right listed price from the site, please re-read LOL

and are you saying that it can be bought cheaper ?

Sqaull20

sunny2004 wrote: »

LOL listen I meant its the right listed price LOL

are you saying that it can be bought cheaper ?

Very much doubt you can get it cheaper elsewhere...

Its a great laptop,but is an extra 200mhz and 160gb hard drive space worth €250?

A similar one on ebay with 70gb less space for €250 less

http://cgi.ebay.ie/DELL-Inspiron-1520-2-2-Laptop-2-GIG-250HD-VISTA-WHITE_W0QQitemZ110192440884QQihZ001QQcategoryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

sunny2004

cheers man, the only problem I have with that listing is its for a refurbished unit.
and its a 15in screen instead of the 17in in my list
It had vista premium instead of vista business in my list...

TPD

The vostro 1000 has gone up by around €200! Does anybody know when these deals will actually become good deals again?

TJM

The Vostro 1000 is down to €399 on its US site - better spec too.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/dealzmodo/dell-matches-asus-eee-and-xo-laptop-with-399-vostro-1000-324490.php

DemonOfTheFall

Anyone bought through EPP successfully ? Thinking of ordering a 1330M pretty shortly ?

kaizersoze

DemonOfTheFall wrote: »

Anyone bought through EPP successfully ? Thinking of ordering a 1330M pretty shortly ?

Id imagine everyone has by now.:)

I buy through EPP all the time.

TPD

TJM wrote: »

The Vostro 1000 is down to €399 on its US site - better spec too.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/dealzmodo/dell-matches-asus-eee-and-xo-laptop-with-399-vostro-1000-324490.php

Would there be any extra cost to bring one over? I might have relatives coming this way from America soon, and thats fairly damn cheap. More than half the price of the same spec here.

I might wait till the 12" is out, and see how much it costs on the American site.

skywalker

DemonOfTheFall wrote: »

Anyone bought through EPP successfully ? Thinking of ordering a 1330M pretty shortly ?

Just got a 1330 through the EPP thing myself recently. Its a beaut of a machine too.:)

Canonfan

Any codes for M1330, please.

TheDriver

try www.dmxdimension.com

fifib

I was told that having 1 x 1024mb ram was better than 2 x 512mb..... but at this price I think I might ignore this advise!!!! :eek:

Viscosity

Canonfan wrote: »

Any codes for M1330, please.

Base model XPS for around €600in the Dell Outlet. Make sure and subtract the 145 discount from the accessories panel when its in your basket.

TPD

fifib wrote: »

I was told that having 1 x 1024mb ram was better than 2 x 512mb..... but at this price I think I might ignore this advise!!!! :eek:

I bet theyd charge you that too lol.

Ruu_Old

Vostro1700 (N1217001) is € 519.09 incl. vat+delivery when you reduce the warranty.

Base Intel® Celeron® Processor M 550 (2.0 GHz, 1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic - English
Memory 1024MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x512]
Keyboard Internal Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)
Video Card Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Hard Drive 120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Modem 56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter - Ireland/Spain
Optical Devices Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software
Wireless Networking Dell™ Wireless 1395 Mini-Card (802.11 b/g)
Shipping Documents English Documentation with English/Irish Power Cord
Gedis Bundle Reference N1217001
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English
Standard Warranty Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Enhanced Service Packs Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Protect your new PC No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
Power Supply 90W AC Adapter
Bluetooth No Bluetooth Upgrade
Order Information Vostro Notebook Order - Ireland
Primary Battery Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr)
Carrying Cases No Carry Case
Dell System Media Kit Resource CD - contains Diagnostics and Drivers
Colour Choice Matte Jet Black without Camera
Accidental Damage Support No Accidental Damage Support
Online Promotion Option for GEDIS Configs Dell Internet Order.
LCD 17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display

zod

Vostro with 1GB RAM, XP and a carry case .. not bad for €421.79 ( including VAT and delivery )

Vostro™ 1000 NB(N1210007) Qty 1
AMD® Sempron Mobile Technology 3600+, Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition - English Unit Price Excl. VAT € 299.00
Catalog Number: 5102 N1210007
Module Description Show Details
Base AMD® Sempron Mobile Technology 3600+
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition - English
Memory 1024 MB 667MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x 512 MB)
Keyboard Internal Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)
Video Card ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150 HyperMemory (integrated)
Hard Drive 80GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Modem 56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter - Ireland/Spain
Optical Devices Fixed Internal 8x DVD/24x CDRW Combo Drive With Software
Wireless Networking Dell™ Wireless 1395 Mini-Card (802.11 b/g)
Shipping Documents English Documentation with English/Irish Power Cord
Gedis Bundle Reference N1210007
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English
Standard Warranty Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Enhanced Service Packs Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Protect your new PC No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
Power Supply 65W AC Adapter
Bluetooth No Bluetooth Upgrade
Order Information Vostro Notebook Order - Ireland
Primary Battery 4 cell Lithium-Ion Battery (29 Whr)
Carrying Cases Dell™ Nylon Carry Case (15")
Dell System Media Kit Resource DVD - (Diagnostics & Drivers)
Accidental Damage Support No Accidental Damage Support
Online Promotion Option for GEDIS Configs Dell Internet Order.
LCD 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display

txt_mess

Got this one in my mail this morning

10% additional discount ends 04-12-07

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johnny_adidas

have people who got the vostros been getting them with vista business or ringing them to change to home premium for example?