Dell PC €156 [** EXPIRED **]

alastair_doom

Product
Unit Price
Quantity
Price

Vostro™ 200 MT (D062023)
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E2180 Processor (2.00GHz,800MHz,1MB cache), Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 32-bit - English
€ 146.23
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€ 146.23
Item
Description
Base
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E2180 Processor (2.00GHz,800MHz,1MB cache)
Memory
1024MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x512]
Keyboard
Logitech EX110 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse - Reliable and affordable way to go cordless in style
Monitor
No 17" Wide Monitor
Video Card
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100
Hard Drive
250GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive with 8MB DataBurst™ cache
Floppy Drives and Additional Storage Devices
No Floppy Drive
Microsoft Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with Service Pack 1, 32-bit - English
Mouse
Mouse Included in Wireless Keyboard and Mouse option
Modem
No Modem
Optical Devices
48x CDRW/DVD Combo Drive
Sound Cards
Integrated 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio
Speakers
No Speakers
Shipping Documents
English Documentation with UK/Irish Power Cord
Gedis Bundle Reference
D062023
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft® Works 9.0 - English
Standard Warranty
1Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day
Enhanced Service Packs
1Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day Onsite - No Upgrade Selected
CompleteCare
Declined CompleteCare
Protect your new PC
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
Order Information
Vostro Desktop Order - Ireland
Dell System Media Kit
Resource DVD - (Diagnostics & Drivers)
Promotions Hidden Option Class
Free Hard Drive Upgrade from 160GB to 250GB
Online Promotion Option for GEDIS Configs
Dell Internet Order
Total excl. VAT VAT Rate VAT Total incl. VAT
Sub-total(s): € 104.61 21.00% € 21.97 € 126.58
Delivery Charge: € 25.00 21.00% € 5.25 € 30.25
Total Price: € 129.61 € 27.22 € 156.83

Valid today (Thursday) and friday ONLY between 2 and 4 pm

more info here, although we apparently get a much much better price.

Go to the Dell small business site, enter evalue code 305 d062023
Remove the monitor, and i upgraded the keyboard/mouse to wireless for about 3 euro
On the checkout screen, enter BG1D23XVTRVZ14 in the voucher box for 10% off. More info on that here

**Apologies for not using dell mega thread, but due to limited time offer is available, i thought more people might see it before it expires this way.

Dman001

Good deal but pity there is no DVD burner. What is the story with the Business website. Are we allowed to buy off it?

Mountjoy Mugger

Is that ex VAT?

mcgovern

Dman001 wrote: »

Good deal but pity there is no DVD burner. What is the story with the Business website. Are we allowed to buy off it?

You can add a burner for ~€20.

alastair_doom

Mountjoy Mugger wrote: »

Is that ex VAT?

104 ex vat and delivery, 21.97 vat, + 30 delivery

chavezychavez

By updating to 2GB and the DVD burner, you can get the sytem for approx 176.

I'll be picking one up I'd say.

-edit -
actually didn't upgrade to 2GB for that price

Rosielee

Guys I cant find it.......can anyone give post me a link......really need one I think my own comp is on it's last legs

thanks all

Rosielee

Thanks Mr. S........am gonna get me one of those.......:D

chavezychavez

Happy as. Ordered and confirmation email received.

syboit

any idea on how quite these run ? specifically want one for a htpc and dont want a hoover under the tv.

Keano

syboit wrote: »

any idea on how quite these run ? specifically want one for a htpc and dont want a hoover under the tv.

:rolleyes:

Some people don't ask for much.

hargo

not allowing me to enter coupon , looking for me to sign in , any ideas

syboit

Keano A Legend wrote: »

:rolleyes:

Some people don't ask for much.

no harm in asking. must be a lot of these out there already. As spec goes cant beat this great bargain.

underworld

telling me coupon code is invalid,will try again tomorrow between 2-4 considering the time it is now thats prob it...

chavezychavez

How is it possible for DELL to let these go at such a price. They cannot be making money off this product.

syboit

quick search...

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=27&threadid=2188516

these guys think its quite enough, looking good.

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/pid;3844;taxid;2136212624;pf;1

give's you an idication of size.

glad I ordered now.

Dman001

chavezychavez wrote: »

How is it possible for DELL to let these go at such a price. They cannot be making money off this product.

Of course they are makign a profit. Dell buy in bulk. They would buy thousands of RAM, HDDs etc and so can sell things cheap.

mkdon05

i wouldnt be very technically savvy, but can you just buy a cheap monitor for this computer and plug it in??

Keano

mkdon05 wrote: »

i wouldnt be very technically savvy, but can you just buy a cheap monitor for this computer and plug it in??

You can.

dubmick

yes

chavezychavez

mkdon05 wrote: »

i wouldnt be very technically savvy, but can you just buy a cheap monitor for this computer and plug it in??

Lad, if you're well stretched for a monitor and will use a CRT, go to the Free section on Adverts.ie
There's always a few knocking around there.

Sure who'd be without a monitor these days. Back in the day it was different...walked to school with bare turf underneath thesnow on our handssss.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz etc etc etc

slave1

"any idea on how quite these run ? specifically want one for a htpc and dont want a hoover under the tv."
I have a Vostro for exactly that purpose and all runs fine, with a SkyHD box and HDTV there are 3 fans running already so I noticed nothing...

mailburner

you'll normally have it within a week

Zonda999

Any1 know what that processor is like???Theyre asking a whopping 115e(about two thirds of the price of the basic system) to upgrade to the most basic core2duo.That makes the built in one sound pretty bad.Btw, is this an "offer" or will it still be there in a few days time???Finally, can you buy this as a home customer no bother???Thnx for the help

Conor108

My ones coming to €216 with vat + shipping.

I only upgraded to the 2.2Ghz CPU. And I've used the 10% Off and the €30 off thing. I'll go back to the default CPU. Sure can always try to overclock but probably wont need to.

EDIT:Ok Now its at €192. How much does that coupon take off (BG1D23XVTRVZ14)? Does it only work between 2pm - 4pm tomorrow?#
2nd EDIT: Ah twas the burner. Should be €157ish now with the voucher. and €30 less if i pick it up meself.

Zonda999

Dell are asking 45e to upgrade to 2gigs RAM(An essential option IMHO)Does anyone know where you'd find ram a bit cheaper???

scuby

no modem included ! can this be added for the internet...can;t see the option to add a modem

Zonda999

Mr.S wrote: »

http://www.crucial.com/eu/store/listmodule.aspx?family=DDRII&tabid=DDR2+PC2%2D5300

the cheapest there is 37euro for 2gb, so you could order the system with 1gb and just sell that, or keep it and have a total of 3gb.

Personally, i'd go with ordering with 1gb and just buy the 2gb from that site, so you end up with 3GB, can never have enough ram:)

Gotta be honest.I dont know that much about pcs.I didnt even realise you could do that!!!!Is it tough to install new ram??It can take 3gb ram can it??Its just i know that some, even modern pcs cant take more that 2gb.Really great deal overall.I cant wait to hook this up to my samsung 19" lcd
BTW, if anyone is looking for a huge monitor at a good price, i saw this one earlier

http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=5295&CategorySelectedId=11109&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11109,49810000

Zonda999

Thanks a million Mr S.Next week i shall be "boards-ing" from something a lot faster(6x faster!!!!!!!!, 3gb vs 512mb)) than this piece of junk(Kicks the old dell dimensiion):D:D

yabadabado

alrite guys some advice needed.gonna buy this as a birthday present for the brother and i know its only gonna be used for browsing,music, some light college work with BT broadband so will it be just a case of plugging it in(nothing else needed?). i think im gonna go with just changing to the DVD drive,wireless mouse and keyboard and 2gig ram .is it the right choice or has anyone got any other ideas?

shalom

Hi All,

I'm getting so confused to with all of the talk of Ram etc. Can someone tell me if I get one these for the kids would thay be able to PC games on it? Would I need to add anything else on or increase size of something? Thanks

jballantine

Nice Post.

Would this Computer work as a TV Recorder. I presume as it has Vista I could use it under the TV to as a TV Recorder and Play Movies etc.. Does it have Wifi built in?

shalom

Ah, OK Thanks for your help Mr S, I appreciate it, I'll leave it so

S

yabadabado

Mr.S wrote: »

You'll need a wireless card if you have Wireless internet at home,

and speakers for the music;)

thats all i can think off!

the BB is a wired one AFAIK and he has speakers from and old dimension so he shud be sound(will they work).
its coming to €247.12 before the 10% discount code(this can only be entered between 2-4 ?) so about €223 that seem right to ye guys.

Sqaull20

Mr.S wrote: »

To be honest, this PC isn't up for gaming, the Processor/graphics chip aren't made for gaming, its a entry level pc for browsing sites/music/dvds that sort of stuff.

You can play any game, if you put in an 8800gs and 1gb of ram

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=345164

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=310518

€260 for a lovely gaming pc

jballantine

Does this have a scart on the back of it or do I need to go for the 19 in one media card thing.
edit probably better off with a hdmi - dvi cable , looks cheaper.

Sqaull20

Mr.S wrote: »

surley the CPU is to weak to handle games?

Plus, i read that these PC's PSU doesnt have a power socket for the graphics card, so your going to need a new PSU aswell.

Cpu is plenty fast for games, you need an adaptor ( SATA-2-Molex Adapter ) like this for the graphics



You can get them for a few euro on ebay or online computer shop...

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20580

Psu has plenty of power, it can power up to an 8800gt no problem..

shalom

Squall20,

Thanks, I think that is what I will do.

S

Sqaull20

shalom wrote: »

Squall20,

Thanks, I think that is what I will do.

S

Going to do the same myself, I plan on putting a blu ray drive, 1gb ram, HD3450, wifi usb stick into it..

Lovely htpc for €350

Nice one OP

yabadabado

i was thinking the same thing myself but i went the full way thru to payment and it let me - just put my own name down as the business name and on the bottom section said it was for home use.didnt pay coz im waiting for the 10% off tomorrow but id say when it let me go that far there should be no problem

Sqaull20

Mr.S wrote: »

do you have to be a business to get this, or can you order to a home address? might pick up a second one tomorow for the parents house

Open to everyone..

Do have to buy between 2 and 4 tomorrow, for coupon to work?

Tried to buy one now and coupon doesnt work..

zod

mkdon05 wrote: »

i wouldnt be very technically savvy, but can you just buy a cheap monitor for this computer and plug it in??

cheapish 20" LCD less than €150

http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4S41&CategorySelectedId=11109&NavigationKey=11109&ExposedRefinement=11002

underworld

Do these deals happen often? Im trying to decide whether or not to get one today...

Heisenberg.

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Dades

Cracking bargain alert.

I only replaced my PC last week with this, but not to miffed as I'm seriously short of space!

underworld

Hi,did someone mention on one of the posts that u can pick up the desktop yourself from dell saving on the shipping costs...hmmmm

NordicDiver

Yup, coupon BG1D23XVTRVZ14 works now

IH77

been waiting for a vostro code to buy my new machine + monitor, thanks OP! Just saved €75

gavdbyrne

Just picked one of these up and am trying to decide on a graphics card. I will mainly be using it for high definition video playback connected to my 1080p tv. I upgraded to the E2200 (2.20GHz, 800MHz, 1MB cache)

This card has HMDI output and is PCI Express x16 2.0, I don't think the vostron is 2.0 so will this still work fine? (just maybe at lower performance)http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=346539

Would this be better for what I want to do than this card which seems to have been recommended by a few people already http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=345164

Will there be any problems with the PSU?? Do I just need a SATA-2-Molex Adapter like was said in a previous post?

Anything else I need to consider? Going to get an extra 2 gig RAM to the 1 that comes with it, I assume this will do the job http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=336009

gavdbyrne

Mr.S wrote: »

the ram is fine.

i would go for the 8800GS as you'll get a better resolution etc, plus it will handle games if you want it to.

Im not to sure about the PSU, i've read that their isn't a dedicated PCI-E power lead, so youll have to get a adapter.

Thanks for the reply!

Do you think there will be enough power to drive either card with the adapter?

oneweb

Conor108 wrote: »

Should be €157ish now with the voucher. and €30 less if i pick it up meself.

Careful, I'm pretty sure I've seen a 'collection charge' of €29 mentioned in their ads!