If you're still up... Great deals on Dell Refurb's

mdoak · Feb 4, 2005

Hooooly crap. Look what I just got:

3.2 Ghz P4 w/HT
1 GB DDR2
ATI X800 XT w/256 MB DDR
160 GB SATA

W/media center AND office 2003.

For a grand total of $904.

mdoak · Feb 4, 2005

Here's the complete specs. I need to go jump for joy somewhere.

Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB) Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Qty: 1
Unit Price: $1,404.00
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
1 GB DDR SDRAM, 400 MHz (2 DIMM)
No Floppy Drive
160 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
256MB PCI Express x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon X800 XT
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
16X DVD ROM Drive
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Resource CD
Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition

Got it for $904

bamacre · Feb 4, 2005

Originally posted by: mdoak
Hooooly crap. Look what I just got:

3.2 Ghz P4 w/HT
1 GB DDR2
ATI X800 XT w/256 MB DDR
160 GB SATA

W/media center AND office 2003.

For a grand total of $904.

Nice job, that's quite a find.

bamacre · Feb 4, 2005

It appears that Dell is now properly displaying system configurations with either the 256MB 6800 Vanilla or the GT0 video card.

PIC

mdoak · Feb 4, 2005

Quick Question....Did Dell every make an 8400 series dimension with regular DDR? After checking my email, its not listing as DDR2, but regular 400 Mhz DDR. Eh, either way, I'm getting an X800 XT. Woot!

LightningStrikes · Feb 5, 2005

Just for kicks, I'll list my recent Dell Outlet 8400 refurb purchase (<$800 including 1704FPVt flat panel monitor):

Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Dell 1704FPVt 17 inch Flat Panel Monitor
Microsoft Windows XP Home
1 GB DDR SDRAM, 400 MHz (2 DIMM)
No Floppy Drive
160 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SE
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
16X DVD ROM Drive
Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition
Optical 2-Button Mouse
QuietKey Keyboard

Total shipped: $797.25

The refurbished equipment looks just like new....

-LS

asdfzxcv · Feb 5, 2005

Does dell ship a DVI-VGA adapter on system with a GTO 6800? If not where can one get an adapter with a good price?

srg2457 · Feb 7, 2005

Odd - Dell hadn't debited my card, I called the card company to confirm no debit, they then put the card on hold - and next day the charge appeared on my account dated from 3 days previously - and the card co. made some lame excuse. My guess is that some merchants have an "understanding" with the card companies - perhaps it's easy enough, just book the charge as though it occurred before the hold.

However, Dell did give me the promised discount on the GTO, so now all I have to do is see whether they give me the full credit on the return.

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

New 15% off coupon code available.

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

Just picked this up...

Dimension 8400
P4 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
160 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO Graphics Card
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Record Now! Deluxe Software
Power DVD Software
Logitec 2-button Scroll Mouse
QuietKey Keyboard

$737 shipped.

Kipper · Feb 8, 2005

There's no difference with the systems listed in HOME and in SMALL BUSINESS, are there?

Seems there are killer deals on systems here...

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

Originally posted by: MadCowDisease
There's no difference with the systems listed in HOME and in SMALL BUSINESS, are there?

Seems there are killer deals on systems here...

The ONLY difference between Home and SB Outlet, is that under SB you can view servers, SAN's, etc. No difference in desktops. I've seen some decent deals on servers if one is looking for one.

shinson · Feb 8, 2005

They are charging $99-$160 for shipping

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

Originally posted by: shinson
They are charging $99-$160 for shipping

Free 3-5 Day Shipping when you purchase ANY refurbished DellTM DimensionTM desktop priced at $499 or above (before tax).

toezar · Feb 8, 2005

Are you kidding me?! what's the secret guys?!

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

Originally posted by: toezar
Are you kidding me?! what's the secret guys?!

Well, think about it this way. When there are coupons for these things, there are hundreds if not thousands of people searching, and they release maybe a couple of hundred total systems every hour. There is no set price for any given configuration, the hot deals go fast, very fast. In seconds. Even a slow internet connection could easily cause you to miss a deal. If you see something that looks hot, you need to add it to your cart immediately, then make your decision. Read through this thread a little.

beany323 · Feb 8, 2005

that is very true...when i was looking for a decent system, i would refresh and when i saw something i liked i would add to cart go forward add it again and go back 2 pages to where i was and continue on. I would pick out 3-4 systems and remove them as i saw fit.

Note: i was checking today and i didnt see as many 8700 series pc's and there seems to be none with a 6800 256mb video card... any reason why??

suse920 · Feb 8, 2005

hmmm. these do go fast. I guess i found where i'll be looking next time i want to upgrade

RossMAN · Feb 8, 2005

Ok I need to buy a CHEAP 4550/4600/4700 ($499 - 15%) system for someone.

When is the best day and time to check for new listings?

bamacre · Feb 8, 2005

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Ok I need to buy a CHEAP 4550/4600/4700 ($499 - 15%) system for someone.

When is the best day and time to check for new listings?

The best is about 45 to 50 minutes after the hour. Keep hitting "submit search" unitl you notice new inventory appearing.

If you are looking for specifics, I would use a filter or two, in order to decrease the amount of systems you are looking through. That may save you some time, as these things tend to go very quickly. However, most people are looking for high-end systems with vid cards and that's one advantage you may have.

I believe they are updated every hour, in fact sometimes 3am (well I guess 2:45am, LOL) is a good time to look. In fact look at what time I started this thread

RossMAN · Feb 9, 2005

bamacre, thanks for your expertise and very helpful posts

chepburn · Feb 9, 2005

thanks for the heads up, just picked up:

Dell Inspiron 8600 Notebook: Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.6A GHz),15.4in WSXGA+, Internal NIC/Modem/Sound
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
512 MB DDR SDRAM 333MHz (1 DIMM)
40 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
64MB nVidia GEForce FX GO5200
15.4 inch WSXGA+ Notebook Screen
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless
8X DVD ROM Drive

Added a Burlwood snap kit and a Mobile Edge Backpack

grand total with tax $1117

been hammering that "Submit Search" button for 2 days lol you gotta be fast!

Thanks again, I'm a happy camper!

beany323 · Feb 9, 2005

don't think i posted here what i found:

dim 4700 series
P4-3.4
512 DDR2
80 gb hdd
256 Nvida geforce 6800 Card (not sure which one this is going to end up being)(still confused on what is what in that damn system!)
fax/modum (no need i have broadband)(now i need a card)
sound blaster live 24 bit advanced hd with audio 100dB perform (no idea if this is any good)
48x cd rw
16 dvd rom
and a bunch of bs programs.

total: 629.00

(and yes i am going to upgrade the memory!!) lol

bamacre · Feb 9, 2005

Originally posted by: beany323
don't think i posted here what i found:

dim 4700 series
P4-3.4
512 DDR2
80 gb hdd
256 Nvida geforce 6800 Card (not sure which one this is going to end up being)(still confused on what is what in that damn system!)
fax/modum (no need i have broadband)(now i need a card)
sound blaster live 24 bit advanced hd with audio 100dB perform (no idea if this is any good)
48x cd rw
16 dvd rom
and a bunch of bs programs.

total: 629.00

(and yes i am going to upgrade the memory!!) lol

If it says GTO, it's a GTO, if not, it's a vanilla 6800.

Also, 4700 models have integ NIC.

beany323 · Feb 9, 2005

so i can take back that nic i got at target... lol... thanks for that info!
and a vanilla isnt that bad is it?

/em bows

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