Dell Laptops Deals Thread [Updated Daily]

BloodSugarSex · 16-02-2008 03:01AM

lads can anyone find me a cheap enough laptop, about 300-450

i want windows xp, a decent enough processor and a decent bit of RAM

its not for gaming so dont go overboard on the specs!

thanks alot

conzy · 16-02-2008 01:03PM

Anyone know of an XPS M1530 offers? all the offers seem to be for Inspirons and Vostros....

Even a 50 euro off coupon would be nice

razorblunt · 16-02-2008 02:25PM

Just got the XPS M1530 in PC world, 30% off if you're one of the first 5 customers in the store. Offer applies tomorrow as well. Other wise they're selling at 10% off I think.

sinjin_smythe · 16-02-2008 02:32PM

razorblunt wrote: »

Just got the XPS M1530 in PC world, 30% off if you're one of the first 5 customers in the store. Offer applies tomorrow as well. Other wise they're selling at 10% off I think.

Can you give us a spec on that? just wondering cause i bought one just yesterday and really dont wanna find out i got raped ...

razorblunt · 16-02-2008 04:42PM

weedhead wrote: »

Can you give us a spec on that? just wondering cause i bought one just yesterday and really dont wanna find out i got raped ...

They had it retailing at just over €1200 got it for just over €870

15.4" widescreen
Intel Core 2 Duo T720 @2.00Ghz
2Gig
Vista Home Premium
And the usual other stuff

Tar.Aldarion · 16-02-2008 06:02PM

graphics card?

Slippin Jimmy · 16-02-2008 07:38PM

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

graphics card?

NVIDIA 8600M GT

Bambaata · 16-02-2008 08:59PM

128mb or 256mb? what cell batt? 6 or 9?

Rowley Birkin QC · 16-02-2008 10:35PM

Any ideas of how long should be between an order acknowledgement and order confirmation?

Got the acknowledgement last evening, no sign of confirmation.

kaizersoze · 16-02-2008 10:52PM

bigkev49 wrote: »

Any ideas of how long should be between an order acknowledgement and order confirmation?

Got the acknowledgement last evening, no sign of confirmation.

Monday at least I'd say. They're normally sent out after the payment clears and during office hours.

Rowley Birkin QC · 16-02-2008 11:16PM

Cool. Cheers.

razorblunt · 17-02-2008 12:20PM

Bambaata wrote: »

128mb or 256mb? what cell batt? 6 or 9?

9 cell batt and 256 mb I had the leaflet for it somewhere but cant remember. Anyway that offer finished this morning. They were also giving away virus protection half price as well, got Norton 2008 for €44.99.

The cheaper laptop for just over €1000 was the one that comes in different colours.

BostonB · 17-02-2008 12:41PM

Why on earth would you want Norton. Its worse than a Virus.

17-02-2008 12:44PM

BostonB wrote: »

Why on earth would you want Norton. Its worse than a Virus.

Agreed ,a monkey has more chance of keeping your new machine clean.

Ballyd · 17-02-2008 01:07PM

Anyone know of any codes for XPS??

MrVostro · 17-02-2008 09:20PM

Does anyone else have the following problem with the Vostro 1000.

Just got a brand new with Vista Business and AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL60.

The fan comes on quite often and when it does it does not stay constant. There is a definite rising and lowering of pitch at about 1 second inervals. This is enough to really annoy, not only me but the others in my office. if it would only stay steady when it comes on that would be great.

We also have the same computer but running XP and the fan noise is so steady you hardly notice it is on at all when it comes on.

Its not an OS issue, tried it with a Linux CD and tried to run diagnostics pressing F12. This says its OK, but i'd like to see if anyone else notices their fan changeing pitch from second to second when it comes on.

It is annoying enough to stop us buying any otherVostros.

Any other laptop we have the fan is on , off or half speed etc. The way this one is going its like its struggling to keep up the speed and keeps slowing and speeding up.

BostonB · 17-02-2008 09:48PM

I could be a faulty fan or sensor. Its a pretty common problem, with laptops in general not just Dells or this model. A fan or a sensor is faulty, or maybe they've a bios fix for it. Regardless I'd just get back to Dell about it. They swapped out my DVD drive when I complained about the noise of it. I find email is the best way to deal with Dell support. No problems with accent, and no missed calls. record of everything etc. Its takes a little longer but I find it easier.

MrVostro · 18-02-2008 06:13PM

Called Dell and after a LONG and hard to understand accent conversation they are coming out to fix it.

BostonB · 18-02-2008 07:29PM

Well I did say use email...

18-02-2008 08:45PM

MrVostro wrote: »

Does anyone else have the following problem with the Vostro 1000.

Just got a brand new with Vista Business and AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL60.

The fan comes on quite often and when it does it does not stay constant. There is a definite rising and lowering of pitch at about 1 second inervals. This is enough to really annoy, not only me but the others in my office. if it would only stay steady when it comes on that would be great.

We also have the same computer but running XP and the fan noise is so steady you hardly notice it is on at all when it comes on.

Its not an OS issue, tried it with a Linux CD and tried to run diagnostics pressing F12. This says its OK, but i'd like to see if anyone else notices their fan changeing pitch from second to second when it comes on.

It is annoying enough to stop us buying any otherVostros.

Any other laptop we have the fan is on , off or half speed etc. The way this one is going its like its struggling to keep up the speed and keeps slowing and speeding up.

I noticed this with a laptop I set up for someone ,I put it down to the Amd setup. It wasn't very noticable though ,not something I'd call for warranty on.

chancer12 · 19-02-2008 10:27AM

Totally put off Dell BEFORE I buy. Tried to get a spec for a home Laptop from Dell and have had no success. Telephone operator had such poor English that we just couldn't understand each other, gave him my email and asked him to send me the quote, 4 phone calls, 4 days later - no quote. Then got the name of a contact which my employer has in Dell, have left numerous messages and no call back. Wd I be mad to pursue this or am I just unlucky? Went to a retailer at w/end and they had a HP Compaq, Presario A900, dual processor, 1.6 gh, 2 gb memory, 160 hard drive, Euro 800, any views on Compaq, they're in stock. Wd appreciate your view

BostonB · 19-02-2008 10:37AM

My solution is never use the phone with Dell, just use email and the website. HP Compaq is a decent alternative. Thats a terrible price. 550~600 at most. for something of that spec. But these are budget machines, If you can spend 800 and don't know much about computers I'd go a little more and get a refurb from Apple.

Boggles · 19-02-2008 10:38AM

chancer12 wrote: »

Totally put off Dell BEFORE I buy. Tried to get a spec for a home Laptop from Dell and have had no success. Telephone operator had such poor English that we just couldn't understand each other, gave him my email and asked him to send me the quote, 4 phone calls, 4 days later - no quote. Then got the name of a contact which my employer has in Dell, have left numerous messages and no call back. Wd I be mad to pursue this or am I just unlucky? Went to a retailer at w/end and they had a HP Compaq, Presario A900, dual processor, 1.6 gh, 2 gb memory, 160 hard drive, Euro 800, any views on Compaq, they're in stock. Wd appreciate your view

Dell are like Ryanair, when your buying something at no stage should you ring if you are looking for that bargain.

ch750536 · 19-02-2008 10:50AM

Dell are fine, their machines are no better or worse than anyone elses. The prices are generally better, with some real bargains to be found. Their after sales support is above average, in my experience, typically sending out replacements within the week.

Buying from them is simple if you go for one of the advertised evalue codes. These will normally be processed and delivered within the week.

I hate dell machines for my needs, but I do have very particular needs. For a home machine I would simply buy something that has an advertised evalue code.

BostonB · 19-02-2008 10:56AM

Boggles wrote: »

Dell are like Ryanair, when your buying something at no stage should you ring if you are looking for that bargain.

Not sure if thats true. Some people have posted how they've got a better deal over the phone. I never have myself.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 19-02-2008 03:17PM

Dell are like Ryanair, when your buying something at no stage should you ring if you are looking for that bargain.

I would disagree. I usually get an extra 5-10% off when I ring Dell, even when I use the E-value codes.

Rowley Birkin QC · 19-02-2008 03:50PM

kingambrose wrote: »

I would disagree. I usually get an extra 5-10% off when I ring Dell, even when I use the E-value codes.

Yup, same here. Got another bit knocked off my Vostro 1700, along with some free upgrades. That was with an e-value EPP price.

Boggles · 19-02-2008 03:58PM

So if you ring Dell and give them a code for a laptop worth €500, they will knock 5-10% off it?

Or do they suggest upgrades bringing the original price higher and then knock 5-10% off?

2 complete different things.

As their sales are commission based I find it hard to believe if you place an order for €500 out of the goodness of their heart they will give you cashback.

With all my dealings with them, they have never offered to knock money off unless I am prepared to spend more. Then again, maybe I'm not cheeky enough.

Rowley Birkin QC · 19-02-2008 04:22PM

Boggles wrote: »

Then again, maybe I'm not cheeky enough.

Bingo, methinks. Chance your arm and see what ya get, just ask for stuff and see what they say. Juust before I finalised my order they were gonna give me 4 year business cover for €120, they must be working off crazy margins.

My order finished up at €870 before VAT so maybe if you spend more initially you can haggle more.

bennyc · 19-02-2008 04:41PM

BostonB wrote: »

Not sure if thats true. Some people have posted how they've got a better deal over the phone. I never have myself.

I agree I got a laptop nearly a year ago which would have cost 1900 online also they had dropped the Nvidia cards at the time which was added on.

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