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Dell Inspiron 15 laptop

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    #152
    Blackie Grey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Blackie Grey


    Nugnug21 wrote: »
    Hey I'm just wondering has anyone been asked for the name of the bank that issued your card when you are checking out this Dell laptop? Bit worried as its a bit of an unusual question for online payment.

    I had to do this aswell-i thought it might have been a cookie from xhamster or something


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    #153
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Has anyone put an SSD in one of these? Much of an improvement?


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    #154
    whiteshorts
    Site Banned Posts: 880 ✭✭✭whiteshorts


    How do you get VIP?
    I've tried using the code MVNQ?ZC2HX8ZLC but nothing happens when I put it in at the checkout?


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    #155
    whiteshorts
    Site Banned Posts: 880 ✭✭✭whiteshorts


    Found it but wouldn't let me sign up as an employer.
    Signed up instead as an employee.


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    #156
    Simi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭Simi


    Kinet1c wrote: »
    Has anyone put an SSD in one of these? Much of an improvement?

    I'm curious about this too. There's not much point spending half as much again on an ssd unless it's going to bring about significant performance improvements.


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    #157
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Simi wrote: »
    I'm curious about this too. There's not much point spending half as much again on an ssd unless it's going to bring about significant performance improvements.

    Kingston 120GB ssd are about ~€55 on amazon.co.uk so that's what I would be looking to put in to it, could get it running well for about 235-240 all in.


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    #158
    BLUEYK
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭BLUEYK


    All, I got two VIP 10% off codes when signing up. Here is my spare code someone may be able to use. BZCVL8K4QDG5B8


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    #159
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Simi wrote: »
    I'm curious about this too. There's not much point spending half as much again on an ssd unless it's going to bring about significant performance improvements.

    SSD makes a massive difference to any machine.

    If you look at the Amazon reviews of this some put a SSD in it, and apart from the speed, it gave a little more battery life with the SSD.


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    #160
    JohnMearsheimer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭JohnMearsheimer


    I picked one up for my mother for €185. It'll be grand for what she uses a laptop for.


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    #161
    Diego Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 405 ✭✭Diego Murphy


    Need a stopgap laptop so this looks ideal. 179 with the promo code. Can't go too far wrong at that price


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    #162
    Ballycarton
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Ballycarton


    Thanks for the tip folks just ordered mine for €185 definately a bargain to replace a refurbished Dell I got from Oxfam last year. It is just right for me, basic surfing, emails and typing the odd letter. Delighted to have seen this alert.


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    #163
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    CJmasgrande wrote: »
    I'm confused about signing up under vip,

    Do you sign up under a pretend company or student?

    Would this be ok for someone to use to surf the web, give presentations, write a thesis etc?

    Don't stream at all or watch movies. Will happily upgrade to 8GB RAM.

    As a comparison am currently using a Dell Latitude with 4GB Ram and an i52520M processor and have had no problems
    with it. I'll need a hdmi to vga cable as I do a lot of presentations

    Thanks!


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    #164
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Stheno wrote:
    As a comparison am currently using a Dell Latitude with 4GB Ram and an i52520M processor and have had no problems with it. I'll need a hdmi to vga cable as I do a lot of presentations

    I would think that this is a major step back from an i5. have a look at Argos eBay outlet or hduk for decent offers on i3, i5 etc.


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    #165
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    sweetie wrote: »
    I would think that this is a major step back from an i5. have a look at Argos eBay outlet or hduk for decent offers on i3, i5 etc.

    Bigtime- though- you are comparing a 2011 processor to a 2014, so the difference is not as massive as it might otherwise be.......

    Link here to a good comparison:

    http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/80/Intel_Core_i5_Mobile_i5-2520M_%28BGA%29_vs_Intel_Mobile_Celeron_N2840.html


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    #166
    polydactyl
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    Anyone know if this could handle the stats programme SPSS? All I use it for is browsing, stats and word but my current laptop is about to die and funds are limited.


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    #167
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    A lot of those CPU comparison sites don't give accurate information. You need to find a benchmark which takes into account the number of cores, cache size etc.


    Passmark

    N2380 1022
    i5250m 3551
    T7200 1181
    Pentium G3220 3193
    Core2Duo Q6600 2991


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    #168
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Got it for €185 for my sister for her 40th. Cheers op


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    #169
    TerrorFirmer
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    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Bigtime- though- you are comparing a 2011 processor to a 2014, so the difference is not as massive as it might otherwise be.......

    Link here to a good comparison:

    http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/80/Intel_Core_i5_Mobile_i5-2520M_%28BGA%29_vs_Intel_Mobile_Celeron_N2840.html

    That 2011 i5 is still light years ahead of this processor.

    Is is a sub 200 euro laptop. You get exactly what you pay for.

    Speed wise a second hand 150 euro laptop would be faster. This would be about on-par with a mid-range laptop from 2007 if that helps. This laptop is quite literally bottom of the rung.

    Here you are getting a brand new, un-used, full sized laptop with modern connectivity and peace of mind warranty for 200 euro...I honestly don't know what people are expecting.


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    #170
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    179.10. Bought for father in law for putting on his boyle sports bets!


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    #171
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Left factory already. How long were people waiting on it when it left the factory?


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    #172
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    brightkane wrote: »
    Left factory already. How long were people waiting on it when it left the factory?

    Mine shipped on the 15th. It's now in the DPD hub in Athlone.
    I'll have it tomorrow, 20th.


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    #173
    bmm
    Registered Users Posts: 912 ✭✭✭bmm


    How would it compare to a dell latitude x300 circa. 2003., i still use everyday ??!!


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    #174
    foggy_lad
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    Price is gone back up to €279, not worth that price even with the discount.


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    #175
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    bmm wrote: »
    How would it compare to a dell latitude x300 circa. 2003., i still use everyday ??!!

    Compare the benchmarks of the CPU's.


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    #176
    Zardoz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,598 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    Price is gone back up to €279, not worth that price even with the discount.

    Back down to 199 now


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    #177
    Diego Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 405 ✭✭Diego Murphy


    I ordered mine on Saturday and it's in transit since yesterday.


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    #178
    daithi55
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭daithi55


    cant et coupon to work keep getting this message

    Coupons Entered
    The following coupons have been entered but require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements. Click "View Details" link(s) for more information.

    VIP Club Discount


    anyway the link tells you feck all


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    #179
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Ordered Sunday. Due to be delivered tomorrow


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    #180
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    brightkane wrote: »
    Ordered Sunday. Due to be delivered tomorrow

    Same


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    #181
    Simi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭Simi


    efb wrote: »
    Same

    Ditto.

    Anyone know if you can change the delivery address? I just found out it's being delivered by DPD, who pick the most awkward delivery times i.e. when everyone is at work! I thought there was a way of doing it on the DPD site, but I can't find the option. I guess I'll give them a call in the morning.


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