*Deal Returns* Inspiron 2650 Laptop w/ P4 256MB CDRW/DVD combo for $1023 Free Shipping w/ NEW 10% Coupon

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Dell Small Business has released a NEW 10% coupon valid on Laptops (Latitudes C840, C810, C640, C400 & X200 and Inspiron 8200, 200N/250N & 4150)!

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  * Go to Dell Small Business
  * Enter "6W300-i2650se" in the "E-VALUE CODE" (left menu, at the top) field and click on Right Arrow next to it
  * Scroll Down to "Carrying Cases" section and change the selection to "None [subtract $79]"
  * Scroll Down to "Norton Antivirus®" section and change the selection to "Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer"
  * Scroll Down to "Digital Music" section and change the selection to "Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch"
  * Scroll Down and click on "Update Price"
  * Scroll Down and click on "Continue"
  * On next page, Scroll Down and Click on "Add to Cart"
  * Apply 10% off STACKABLE Coupon on it
  * There is a $300 Rebate on it until 09/30/2002
  * Dell Small Biz is offering Free Shipping on new computer purchases (extended until 09/25)
  * Your Final Price: $1470 - 10% - $300 = $1023.00 + Free Shipping

 

[RossMAN]

Do you know where I could find the Dell Inspiron 4150SE?

After reading not-so-great reviews of the 2650 I think I'd rather get the 4150.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Do you know where I could find the Dell Inspiron 4150SE?

After reading not-so-great reviews of the 2650 I think I'd rather get the 4150.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/offers/specials_3x_notebook_bundles.htm

 

[iamme]

The 4150SE comes w/ the 16MB DDR version of the ATI Radeon 7500. If you want the 32MB version, you have to goto the normal 4150 and goto "Customize" instead of "Featured Systems".

I wonder if the video card in the 4150 is user upgradeable.....anyone know?

 

[iamme]

Also, if you don't need the 4150SE's CD-RW/DVD combo drive, I've seen them being sold on eBay for well over $250.

 

[iamme]

Can anyone comment on the quality of Dell Laptops?

I'm debating on whether or not to extend my warranty past 1 year. I've been known to sell of laptops on eBay rather quickly, so I'm not really leaning towards it. But, I'd like to know what others think.

 

[stingbandel]

yes, Dell 4150 is better than the 2650. The only thing that I hate about the offer is it comes only with the XGA screen. I want the SXGA screen.



other than that, Dell 4150 is a pretty good choice




Darno

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: stingbandel
yes, Dell 4150 is better than the 2650. The only thing that I hate about the offer is it comes only with the XGA screen. I want the SXGA screen.



other than that, Dell 4150 is a pretty good choice




Darno

The 4150SE comes w/ an XGA. If you configure a regular 4150 from scratch, you can get a SXGA or UXGA display.

edit Ack, you must get at least a 1.8GHz CPU and Office XP to get the SXGA

 

[bonk102]

i'm not getting free delivery, any ideas??

 

[bonk102]

you also forgot tax, which for me is $120, which makes this deal a little cooler

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: bonk102
i'm not getting free delivery, any ideas??

did you sign in?

i think it defaults you at 2nd day or next day. try changing it to ground.

 

[RossMAN]

stingbandel - I haven't really researched the Dell i4150 that much, why would you say it's better than the i2650?

 

[RossMAN]

Here are two positive Dell Inspiron 4150 reviews:

C|Net.com

ZDNet.com

Almost all the reviews say "thin, fast and light" which is great but it seems the two major gripes are:
1) LCD resolution.
2) Only 1 USB port (which is probably USB 1.1 not the new USB 2.0)

I just wish the 4150 was as cheap as the 2650 and came with a 24x CD-RW/DVD although I'd probably rarely ever use this.

So far the 4150 looks like a winner.

 

[iamme]

Just ordered:

Dell Insprion 4150

P4 1.7GHz

14.1" XGA TFT

32MB DDR ATI Radeon 7500

256MB DDR RAM

40GB 5400RPM HD

24X CD-ROM

WinXP Home and MS Works Suite

1YR Warranty (decided against 3 year, because I'll probably sell the sucker within a year )

After 10% off + 10% off (one time use code....thanks Lars) + $100 rebate = grand total $1190

Yeah! Now I can stop drooling over laptop deals!

 

[RossMAN]

iamme - Nice setup, I'm glad you finally pulled the trigger and bought a 4150 instead of the 2650.

I know you said CD-RW/DVD combo drives can be found on eBay for around $250, do you know how much DVD drives for the 4150 are? If it's a significant discount like $100 I might just buy a DVD instead of a combo. I'll never get rid of my desktop, a laptop is merely there to compliment (read as TOY) my desktop not to replace it.

 

[RossMAN]

iamme - Also regarding the warranty I hope you paid for your laptop with a major VISA, MasterCard or Amex credit card because most of them offer 1 extra year of warranty protection for FREE. Which cc did you use?

 

[iamme]

eBay ended auctions for Inspiron DVD-ROM's

They seem to hover around $100, i think

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
iamme - Also regarding the warranty I hope you paid for your laptop with a major VISA, MasterCard or Amex credit card because most of them offer 1 extra year of warranty protection for FREE. Which cc did you use?

I used Discover....wonder if they have any offer like that....

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: iamme

Originally posted by: RossMAN
iamme - Also regarding the warranty I hope you paid for your laptop with a major VISA, MasterCard or Amex credit card because most of them offer 1 extra year of warranty protection for FREE. Which cc did you use?

I used Discover....wonder if they have any offer like that....

Bummer it appears that they don't offer this, weird. 1 year of extended warranty for FREE would be great. If I buy this it will be with my CostCo Amex or Alaska Airlines/BOFA VISA cc.

DiscoverCard.com

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: iamme

Originally posted by: RossMAN
iamme - Also regarding the warranty I hope you paid for your laptop with a major VISA, MasterCard or Amex credit card because most of them offer 1 extra year of warranty protection for FREE. Which cc did you use?

I used Discover....wonder if they have any offer like that....

Bummer it appears that they don't offer this, weird. 1 year of extended warranty for FREE would be great. If I buy this it will be with my CostCo Amex or Alaska Airlines/BOFA VISA cc.

DiscoverCard.com

darn....ah well. I've gone through 5 laptops within the past year, so odds are, I'll drool over new technology and dump this one

<----gadget junkie

 

[RossMAN]

Even better if you have an Amex Gold card you could save an additional 5% off, I think it's stackable with the 10% off coupon!

Since Inspiron DVD drives are selling for around $100 on eBay and Dell charges only $49, I think I'd get the DVD for an extra $49 from Dell rather than buying one for $100 from eBay.

Also is the modular floppy drive worth the extra $20? Even if I don't use it, how much could I sell it for on eBay?

If you remove the $20 modular floppy drive, what kind of drives fit into that empty bay?

 

[rrbb]

Can some one mail me the "one time use" coupon please ? Or where could i find it ?

 

[garymill]

I could not combine both the 10% off coupon and the 5% Amex discount. A few weeks back I could.

 

[iamme]

Got order confirmation, woohoo!

With coupons, rebate, and free shipping, I saved $425 :Q

Thanks, everyone

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: garymill
I could not combine both the 10% off coupon and the 5% Amex discount. A few weeks back I could.

That would really suck if you cannot combine the Amex Gold 5% off and 10% off coupons!

A savings of 5% off $1,470 (before 10% and $300 MIR) is $73.50 that's a huge chunk!