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cpals

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Oh, I did notice this:

Save $49 on shipping with mail-in rebate. Price shown before rebate Qty: 1
Unit Price: $0.00

That is what I was talking about... where can I find this MIR? I can't seem to locate it.

Also, any update on the student discounts? I think they're stopping them all.
 
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AMEXplat

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Originally posted by: jpeyton
Originally posted by: AMEXplat
?1 On the 700M with 8-cell battery, are the primary (sku #310-5292) and the additional (sku #310-5300) batteries physically identical?

:thumbsup: TIA
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1)The 8 Cell is physically bigger and protrudes.
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I realize they're bigger; however I'm still asking if the primary AND additional 8cells are physically identical, granted they are both 65Whr.

Pls. confirm, tx.

 
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FuZoR

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Originally posted by: AMEXplat
Originally posted by: jpeyton
Originally posted by: AMEXplat
?1 On the 700M with 8-cell battery, are the primary (sku #310-5292) and the additional (sku #310-5300) batteries physically identical?

:thumbsup: TIA
Click to expand...


1)The 8 Cell is physically bigger and protrudes.
Click to expand...
I realize they're bigger; however I'm still asking if the primary AND additional 8cells are physically identical, granted they are both 65Whr.

Pls. confirm, tx.
Click to expand...

yes it sitcks out

http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/2709.jpg
 
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NuNuNYC

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I may be all wrong but according from my saved shopping list I had written down, this deal is actually a little less hot the deal 2 weeks ago. This deal is not technically as hot, but just almost as hot as last deal's (since you lose out on $14 additional), so don't feel a need to jump in since this deal happened twice in about a month time-span. This would be a hotter deal if you also get the 10% off or some sort of coupon, but you only get the $750 off and free shipping. Here is an example below:

Last Deal
Dell Inspiron 8600
Intel Pentium M Processor 715 (1.5 GHz/500 MHz FSB) 15.4 WXGA
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms
128MB DDR ATI's Mobility Radeon 9600 PROTURBO
FREE 40GB Hard Drive
FREE 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo with Sonic RecordNow Upgrade!
Dell Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
AC adapter - 65w, 19.5v
72 WHr Spare Primary Battery
=====================
$1527 - ($500 off $1499 Inspiron) = $1027 - ($200 off if printer not selected) = $827
$827 + $49 shipping = $876
GRAND TOTAL = $876


Today's Deal
Intel Pentium M Processor 715(1.50A GHz/400MHz FSB) 15.4 WXGA
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Free Upgrade! 512MB DDR SDRAM 2 DIMMs
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY RADEON 9600 PROTURBO
40GB Hard Drive
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow
Dell Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
AC adapter - 65w, 19.5v
72 WHr Spare Primary Battery
=====================
$1640 - ($750 off $1500+ Inspiron) = $890
$890 + (Free $49 Shipping) = $890
GRAND TOTAL = $890


If you want to calculate this yourself, from today's deal, change the following:
? 30 GB Hard Drive
? 8X Max DVD ROM
After these two changes, your total should be $1576 - ($750 off $1500+ Inspiron) = $826
The $1 difference is because last week's deal was $700 off + $49 = $749
Today's deal is ($750 off) + (Free $49 Shipping) = $750
 
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WobbleWobble

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I'm having a hard time deciding between WSXGA+ and WUXGA for the 15.4" 8600. I'd be doing programming on this and a lot of web surfing... I had SXGA+ on my old 15" IBM and liked it, but I wonder if WUXGA is too small. It also seems like most of you are going WSXGA+!
 
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dethman

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Originally posted by: AMEXplat
Originally posted by: jpeyton
Originally posted by: AMEXplat
?1 On the 700M with 8-cell battery, are the primary (sku #310-5292) and the additional (sku #310-5300) batteries physically identical?

:thumbsup: TIA
Click to expand...


1)The 8 Cell is physically bigger and protrudes.
Click to expand...
I realize they're bigger; however I'm still asking if the primary AND additional 8cells are physically identical, granted they are both 65Whr.

Pls. confirm, tx.
Click to expand...

yes they are the same.
 
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winzonly

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Originally posted by: NuNuNYC
I may be all wrong but according from my saved shopping list I had written down, this deal is actually a little less hot the deal 2 weeks ago. This deal is not technically as hot, but just almost as hot as last deal's (since you lose out on $14 additional), so don't feel a need to jump in since this deal happened twice in about a month time-span. This would be a hotter deal if you also get the 10% off or some sort of coupon, but you only get the $750 off and free shipping. Here is an example below:

Last Deal
Dell Inspiron 8600
Intel Pentium M Processor 715 (1.5 GHz/500 MHz FSB) 15.4 WXGA
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms
128MB DDR ATI's Mobility Radeon 9600 PROTURBO
FREE 40GB Hard Drive
FREE 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo with Sonic RecordNow Upgrade!
Dell Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
AC adapter - 65w, 19.5v
72 WHr Spare Primary Battery
=====================
$1527 - ($500 off $1499 Inspiron) = $1027 - ($200 off if printer not selected) = $827
$827 + $49 shipping = $876
GRAND TOTAL = $876


Today's Deal
Intel Pentium M Processor 715(1.50A GHz/400MHz FSB) 15.4 WXGA
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Free Upgrade! 512MB DDR SDRAM 2 DIMMs
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY RADEON 9600 PROTURBO
40GB Hard Drive
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow
Dell Wireless 1350 Internal Wireless (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
AC adapter - 65w, 19.5v
72 WHr Spare Primary Battery
=====================
$1640 - ($750 off $1500+ Inspiron) = $890
$890 + (Free $49 Shipping) = $890
GRAND TOTAL = $890


If you want to calculate this yourself, from today's deal, change the following:
? 30 GB Hard Drive
? 8X Max DVD ROM
After these two changes, your total should be $1576 - ($750 off $1500+ Inspiron) = $826
The $1 difference is because last week's deal was $700 off + $49 = $749
Today's deal is ($750 off) + (Free $49 Shipping) = $750
Click to expand...

--> I wonder why people have so much time to analyze deals on anandtech all day <--
 
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NuNuNYC

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I also noticed a calculating error on Dell's website... If you have the Unit Price $1576 setup (before any discounts) and click on adjust:
? 40 GB Hard Drive [add $23 or $1/month1]
? 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo with Sonic RecordNow Upgrade! [add $35 or $1/month1]

The expected price for just these is $1576 + $23 + $35 = $1634
But when you go to checkout, the Unit Price is $1640. That's an additional $6 from no where.
Now somewhere in my mind, Dell's discounts are swaying my manual calculations off by $6, but logically speaking, they may be trying to milk in an extra $6. Just my $.02.
 
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axia55

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Did dell take the 9100 off the site? I get an error when I use the link at the top of the page and its not even listed on the Inspirion Comparision page!?
 
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imported_Strang

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Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I'm having a hard time deciding between WSXGA+ and WUXGA for the 15.4" 8600. I'd be doing programming on this and a lot of web surfing... I had SXGA+ on my old 15" IBM and liked it, but I wonder if WUXGA is too small. It also seems like most of you are going WSXGA+!
Click to expand...

I went with WSXGA+ after some consideration. Partially to lower the price and partially because I figure that I'll have a lower res for games/readable font size.

I wish I could have seen them side by side first, though.
 
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cpals

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Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I'm having a hard time deciding between WSXGA+ and WUXGA for the 15.4" 8600. I'd be doing programming on this and a lot of web surfing... I had SXGA+ on my old 15" IBM and liked it, but I wonder if WUXGA is too small. It also seems like most of you are going WSXGA+!
Click to expand...

Yes, I believe most people are going for the wsxga.... the wuxga seems like it would be just too small for me.
 
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bmarinari

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I ordered an 8600 last week, received yesterday. I got the free 40GB hard drive upgrade, but Windows shows it to be 33.6 GB. I know all about the different definitions of Megabytes, etc., and I know that some vendors put stuff on a hidden partition, but is it right to be missing 6 GB???

I tried to look at the disk under Disk Management, and nothing showed up. Is this a limitation of XP Home? (only used Pro before )

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Originally posted by: TuxDave
Originally posted by: isekii
Ordered the 700M and total came out to like 779 after subtracting the free shipping rebate.
oh yea, i had mine shipped to NY so there is no tax :) :D


1.6M
512mb
upgraded to b/g
30gb hd
dvdrom
and everything else standard with upgraded batteries.

didn't opt for the burner since i dont burn with a notebook.
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Same thing here. I just bumped the hdd to 40Gb. It's a nice number.
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jpeyton

jpeyton

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Originally posted by: FuZoR
Originally posted by: AMEXplat
Originally posted by: jpeyton
Originally posted by: AMEXplat
?1 On the 700M with 8-cell battery, are the primary (sku #310-5292) and the additional (sku #310-5300) batteries physically identical?

:thumbsup: TIA
Click to expand...


1)The 8 Cell is physically bigger and protrudes.
Click to expand...
I realize they're bigger; however I'm still asking if the primary AND additional 8cells are physically identical, granted they are both 65Whr.

Pls. confirm, tx.
Click to expand...

yes it sitcks out

http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/2709.jpg
Click to expand...

That's my pet peeve. Ruins the entire asthetics of the laptop.
 
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gryfon

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Did dell take the 9100 off the site? I get an error when I use the link at the top of the page and its not even listed on the Inspirion Comparision page!?
Click to expand...

yup, no 9100 either here. don't know if this is temporary. The small business site still seems to have the i9100 though
 
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Maverick2002

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Couldn't resist, bought 2. This one for me:

Inspiron 8600 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715(1.50A GHz/400MHz FSB) 15.4 WSXGA+
512MB DDR SDRAM 2 DIMMs
128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY® RADEON 9600
Hard Drive 60GB Hard Drive
Power Adapter AC adapter 19.5v 90W
Windows® XP Home Edition
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
CD ROM/DVD ROM 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
Primary Battery 72 WHr Primary Battery ADDBATT [312-0066]
4 year premium support + 4 year complete care accidental insurance
Dell TrueMobile 300 Bluetooth Internal Card
Graphite Swirl QuickSnap Cover

1523.55 - $100 support rebate - $49 shipping rebate = $1374.55


And this one for my parents:

Inspiron 8600 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715(1.50A GHz/400MHz FSB) 15.4 WSXGA+
512MB DDR SDRAM 2 DIMMs
32MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 AGP 4X Graphics
Hard Drive 40GB Hard Drive
Power Adapter AC adapter 19.5v 90W
Windows® XP Home Edition
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
CD ROM/DVD ROM 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)
Primary Battery 72 WHr Primary Battery ADDBATT [312-0066]
4 year premium support + 4 year complete care accidental insurance
Dell TrueMobile 300 Bluetooth Internal Card
Red Lava QuickSnap Cover

1418.61 - $100 support rebate - $49 shipping rebate = $1269.61[/b]

The 4 year support &amp; replacement policy is the killer at around $370 before rebate. But I've had an Inspiron 8200 for about 2 years now (bought it with standard 1 year warranty) and now the battery life sucks (less than 30 minutes) and I had to buy a new AC adapter (around $60) cause mine burnt out. I think it may have fried something inside too since it thinks the CPU temp is always 85C and runs fans at full speed (hopefully a reformat will solve this, maybe a BIOS upgrade). Anyway, for long term this insurance is good for me.
 
jpeyton

jpeyton

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I guess 4 year support is good if you plan on keeping your laptop for that long.

BTW, why upgrade to the 60GB from Dell? You could buy a Hitachi 7200RPM 60GB drive elsewhere, sell the base 30GB and upgrade for less.
 
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Maverick2002

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Originally posted by: jpeyton
I guess 4 year support is good if you plan on keeping your laptop for that long.

BTW, why upgrade to the 60GB from Dell? You could buy a Hitachi 7200RPM 60GB drive elsewhere, sell the base 30GB and upgrade for less.
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I believe upgrading a hard drive involves opening the case (it's not a user-serviceable bay) and therefore voiding the 4 year support. Yes I do intend on keeping the laptop for that long.

With the rebate the 4 year support is actually cheaper than the 3 year support with the same features.

 
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Yolner

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DOH Estimated shipping November 10.

Ohh well still a sweet deal. Gonna try to call and get the edu discount.
 
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