Dell Vostro 1320

[firewolfsm]

So I found this Vostro 1320, it's a new model, and this cupon 9TLZ6FC3V8WP90 which gives 35% off anything over $950. Now this laptop as customized is exactly $954 and just qualifies. After the cupon it comes to $600 even. I can add bluetooth for $25 (before the 35% savings) and a webcam but I'm not sure how useful either of those are for me. I'm considering the bluetooth upgrade. I'll probably add another 2GB DIMM when I get this.

Core 2 P8600 (2.4, 3MB)
1 year warranty
13.3 inch WXGA
2GB (1 DIMM)
9300M GS 256MB
160GB 5400RPM
b/g wireless

I don't really need this laptop until September when college starts and I'm willing to wait if anyone thinks it'll be worth my time. It's just that $600 seems like a great deal for a 4 pound notebook with dedicated graphics and a high-end processor. I question the short warranty and 6-cell battery though. Are there any better deals currently available on Dell's site (or any other) for a 12-14 inch laptop with similar specs?

 

[Net]

I was interested in the vostro 1520.

But then I heard some of the vostro's had a fan noise problem and I found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BR7C72irP8

If you get it let us know if you have the same problems.

also I wanted the magnesium alloy chassis. But that only comes with the red color version.

 

[firewolfsm]

Hm...should I get it without the nvidia card? I could add a better wireless card, bluetooth, a camera and mic for a little more than the cost of the graphics card and I bet the system would run cooler and have a longer battery life. I think I would lose the ability to play HD content smoothly though.

According to some forums, the fans in the 1320 are quieter but switch on and off often.

 

[Net]

if you don't need it till september then wait for a better deal.

september is a long ways away. a lot could be out by then. like windows 7, more ddr3 ram laptops, etc...

slickdeals.net

 

[Athena]

Originally posted by: firewolfsm
I don't really need this laptop until September when college starts and I'm willing to wait if anyone thinks it'll be worth my time. It's just that $600 seems like a great deal for a 4 pound notebook with dedicated

Since all machines sold after July 1 will come with an upgrade voucher for Windows 7, I'd recommend waiting at least until then. There are always a lot of deals for back to school too.

 

[Hacp]

Get the camera and bluetooth with the Nvidia card.