*Dead* New Sony DVD burner (DRU500A) $253.06 shipped at DELL

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

I got one of those catalogs, but it won't let me use the additional $25 off $250, even though my total before tax and shipping is $253. How come?

 

[bearauto]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

I got one of those catalogs, but it won't let me use the additional $25 off $250, even though my total before tax and shipping is $253. How come?

Really strange...did you just use the free shipping, 10%, and $25 off $100, and then the extra $25? That's what I did...

 

[SimMike2]

Don't forget Ebates.

Hopefully this is the full Sony warranteed kit, because if it is a Dell "OEM" forget about getting any warranty work done.

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: bearauto

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

I got one of those catalogs, but it won't let me use the additional $25 off $250, even though my total before tax and shipping is $253. How come?

Really strange...did you just use the free shipping, 10%, and $25 off $100, and then the extra $25? That's what I did...

Yep, I get

Coupons that have been entered, but do not meet eligibility requirements or require additional information. Click coupon "Details" link(s) for more information.

I just called and some guy told me I had to use the coupon over the phone because of the additional 10%. WTF? Since when???

 

[vetteguy]

I just figured it out. The $25 off $200 isn't stackable, because when I remove it the other one takes over. So I guess $253 is as low as she'll go.

 

[bearauto]

Originally posted by: vetteguy
I just figured it out. The $25 off $200 isn't stackable, because when I remove it the other one takes over. So I guess $253 is as low as she'll go.

Then what happened for my order? Why did mine go through with all the coupons? I mean, their system doesn't change from customer to customer...

 

[holden j caufield]

how much is DVD media right now? is it cost efficient yet? Hell the blank disc used to cost more than a movie at best buy

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: bearauto

Originally posted by: vetteguy
I just figured it out. The $25 off $200 isn't stackable, because when I remove it the other one takes over. So I guess $253 is as low as she'll go.

Then what happened for my order? Why did mine go through with all the coupons? I mean, their system doesn't change from customer to customer...

I don't know...here's what the message was when I used the $25 off $200:

Dell Home Customers: Save $25 off your Software and Peripheral order over $200!

Special Offer - Expires: 10/1/2002

Purchases must be made separately from system purchases to be eligible for discount. Terms and conditions apply. Only purchases made through the Software and Peripheral site are eligible for this discount. May not be used in conjunction with other offers. Order must be $200 before applicable tax and shipping charges

 

[Oxonium]

Just got my order confirmation number. Says it should ship by Friday. Yipee!!!!

 

[Oxonium]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
how much is DVD media right now? is it cost efficient yet? Hell the blank disc used to cost more than a movie at best buy

Newegg has some media from a couple manufacturers for ~$2. Don't know what kind of quality they are though. This recordable DVD stuff is still pretty new to me. At least with this recorder, I don't have to worry about which standard (DVD+RW vs. DVD-RW) wins the format war. Unless they come up with another standard.

 

[Trompeta]

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

Which catalog? small & biz? what page?

Thanks,

 

[bearauto]

Originally posted by: Trompeta

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

Which catalog? small & biz? what page?

Thanks,

It's the Dell Home PC Software & Peripherals October 2002 edition...the code is right on the back page, where your mailing address is.

 

[soundforbjt]

Originally posted by: holden j caufield
how much is DVD media right now? is it cost efficient yet? Hell the blank disc used to cost more than a movie at best buy

DVD-R media can be had for as low as .89 cents each in bulk.

 

[Gnurb]

Originally posted by: bearauto

Originally posted by: Trompeta

Originally posted by: bearauto
Holy...this is the 4X DVD-R burner, right? Oh my heck...I can also use a stackable 25 off 250 coupon sent in the latest catalog! Grand total:

$228.06

WAHHHHH!!!!

Which catalog? small & biz? what page?

Thanks,

It's the Dell Home PC Software & Peripherals October 2002 edition...the code is right on the back page, where your mailing address is.

I think only certain people get the 25 off 200 code
I have my october catalog, and my 'exciting offer' is free ground 3-5 day shipping on select desktops and notebooks.

I think I'm going to order regardless.

 

[NauTiKa128]

how long does it take to burn... say... a movie?

 

[NauTiKa128]

I think only certain people get the 25 off 200 code

Yup... not everyone gets it.. Maybe they issue them according to your buying history.

 

[Jeomite]

From Dell Site:
Usually ships in 1-2 weeks.

Yikes, waiting list?

 

[babyjayc]

The extra $25 coupon worked for me, so I got mine down to $228.06 shipped, but it availability is not so good. 1-2 weeks?
I remember a fiasco before with the Logitech speakers... hopefully, like that one, I will receive it earlier than they say.

 

[bearauto]

Still no email from dell though...grr...I hate waiting.

EDIT: Order status PENDING on dell.com! Price is LOCKED in!

 

[Wolverine88]

Got one. now time to stokc some DVD+-R/RW media.

 

[jasonja]

BabyJay,

This product isn't "out" yet so basically everywhere states that they will have stock in a couple weeks.

 

[jbloggs]

How may hours of Mpeg2 video can you record using this drive?

 

[soundforbjt]

Originally posted by: NauTiKa128
how long does it take to burn... say... a movie?

At 2X it takes about 28 minutes to burn 4.7GB...so @ 4X it should take about 15 min.

 

[NauTiKa128]

Originally posted by: soundforbjt

Originally posted by: NauTiKa128
how long does it take to burn... say... a movie?

At 2X it takes about 28 minutes to burn 4.7GB...so @ 4X it should take about 15 min.

wow.. nice............................................

 

[RyanO]

Got mine...Awesome!..
ok, while it comes in the mail, lets find deals on media, should we buy dvd +rw or dvd dvd -rw media?

Any recommended media?

thank you