New Dell XPS 420 On Sale

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xps420

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Dell XPS 420 Rockin' Body. Artist's Soul:
? Intel® Quad Core Q6600 at 2.4GHz
? Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
? 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 Memory(800MHz)
? 500GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
? BLU-RAY+DVDRW
? Dell 20" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor with webcam
? 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GTS
? BOSE Companion® 3 Series II speakers
? 15-mo. AntiVirus and AntiSpyware
? 19-in-1 Media Card Reader with Bluetooth
? Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Optical Mouse
? ATI Theater 650 PRO Combo Analog/Digital TV Tuner with Dell
Premium Remote & Dell Xcelerator
? Adobe® Elements® Studio Bundle
? 10GB Online Backup for 1-Yr
? 2-Yr Ltd. Warranty, On-Site Service
$1,999
Retail Price: $ 2,987
Must be an american express card member. :D
 
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You signed up just to post this?

Not really a hot deal, IMO. Is this configurable? Link?
 
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Glayde

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That's a lot of expensive stuff on top of a q6600 (likely not overclockable) and a 8600gts.

 
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Originally posted by: Glayde
That's a lot of expensive stuff on top of a q6600 (likely not overclockable) and a 8600gts.
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XPS 420 does not allow OC'ing.

It is possible it could be cpu modded though (to raise 1066mhz FSB to 1333mhz FSB, 2.4Ghz to 3Ghz).
 
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Harmattan

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Yes, this is hot deal, especially with the extra memory, Blu-ray, BOSE speakers and monitor: that's a lot of gear for that price. It would be better if you could configure with an 8800 GT/X or 3870. Sure, you could build this for cheaper, but wouldn't get the warranty, free Anti-virus ect.

I had an XPS Gen 3 refurb a couple year's back that I sold to a friend that still runs like a champ. Plus, XPS customer service was great. Wish I had that now for my custom-builds :).
 
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xps420

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Here is the link and i didn't sign up just to post this. I wanted to get some feedback as well on a system I'm thinking about buying.

http://mywishlist.amexnetwork....mexnethp#fpo/211801805

Here are my specs
XPS 420
Intel® Core?2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB), Genuine Windows Vista? Home Premium $1,469.00 1 $1,469.00
XPS 420 Intel® Core?2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
Memory 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs
Keyboard Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package
Monitors No Monitor
Video Cards 256MB nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS
Hard Drive 500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
Floppy Drive and Media Reader Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista? Home Premium
Mouse Mouse included in Dell Bluetooth Package
Wireless Networking and Modem Data/Fax Modem plus 802.11b/g wireless PCI card
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
Optical Drive Dual Drives: Blu-ray and 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable
Sound Cards Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music
Speakers No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Security Software Norton Internet Security 2007 15-months
Warranty & Service 2Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support
TV Tuner & Video Accelerator Xcelerator with Hauppauge HVR1250 Hybrid TV Tuner and Remote
Datasafe Free 10GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Year
Bluetooth Options Dell Bluetooth Wireless Media Hub + Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse
Adobe Elements Studio Adobe Elements Studio for XPS? 420
What do you think?


 
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nonameo

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jesus christ, why on EARTH do these big retailers insist on bundling !@$% video cards with otherwise loaded systems?!????!?

IMO the 8600GT belongs with an E2140/60/80 or a 5000+, not a Q6600...

If they bundled a 3850 or an 8800GT, that would make a LOT more sense. I think they're just trying to play the stupidity card.
 
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cyberia

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Originally posted by: nonameo
jesus christ, why on EARTH do these big retailers insist on bundling !@$% video cards with otherwise loaded systems?!????!?

IMO the 8600GT belongs with an E2140/60/80 or a 5000+, not a Q6600...

If they bundled a 3850 or an 8800GT, that would make a LOT more sense. I think they're just trying to play the stupidity card.
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Unless you can't install a video card yourself, you are almost always better off upgrading it yourself. Dell usually hugely overprices high-end video card options.
 
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xps420

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Yes that is correct. I'm going to remove the Blue ray drive and upgrade to the 512 NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT.
 
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JWade

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i picked up my brother a refurb 410 for 469, it came with 2gb of ram, 250gb hd, blu ray drive, dvd drive, 8600GT. sold the processor and got him a quad core, total cost for the system was under $700 still. No monitor or speakers though, he picked upa nice 22" LCd though.

I configured an XPS on Dell's site with the same specs, it came to 2199, if i wait for a 350 off 1049+ coupon, it would bring it below 1999. I dont think its a hot deal.
 
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Originally posted by: JWade
i picked up my brother a refurb 410 for 469, it came with 2gb of ram, 250gb hd, blu ray drive, dvd drive, 8600GT. sold the processor and got him a quad core, total cost for the system was under $700 still. No monitor or speakers though, he picked upa nice 22" LCd though.

I configured an XPS on Dell's site with the same specs, it came to 2199, if i wait for a 350 off 1049+ coupon, it would bring it below 1999. I dont think its a hot deal.
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I agree. $2000 plus tax is not a good deal for this system!!!
 
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Pardus

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No one will spend $2g on a desktop these days, 420 is selling for $899 w/o monitor or wait till it shows up in outlet for less. Loaded 410's can be had for 700ish in outlet.
 
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JWade

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delloutlet its hit and miss, you need to check regularly, like i posted above, i got a refurb 410 loaded for 469. I have seen dual core Inspiron desktops (both the 531 and 530) on there for 199, they dont last long, but i have seen them. I am waiting for a xps 420's to start showing up on there. Be hard though for me to justify getting one as my xps 410 has a quad core in it.
 
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xps420

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223-2365 1 XPS 420, Intel Core2 processorQ6600 (2.40Ghz,1066FSB) w/QuadCore Technology and 8MB cache
311-7873 1 3GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz
310-9731 1 Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package
320-6200 1 Video ready option w/o monitor
320-6189 1 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
341-5334 1 320GB NCQ Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM) w/ 16MB DataBurst Cache
341-5593 1 Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Readerincluded in Dell Bluetooth Package
313-5656 1 Dell Resource DVD with Application Backup
420-5769 1 Internet Search and Portal
420-5924 1 Icon Consolidation Application
420-6436 1 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
420-6718 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
420-7622 1 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
463-2282 1 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
412-1054 1 Turbine Lord of the Rings Online,XPS
310-1966 1 Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
430-2696 1 Wireless Network Card 802.11g PCI
313-4591 1 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
420-7468 1 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
313-5831 1 48X Combo and 16X DVD+/-RW
420-7616 1 Roxio Creator Premier for Inspiron/Dimension/XPS
313-5835 1 Sound Blaster Audigy MB Audio
313-4514 1 No Speaker Requested
412-0959 1 Norton Internet Security 2007 15 Month
412-0148 1 No Internet Service Provider Requested
412-1397 1 No Productivity Software requested
950-3338 1 2 Year Limited Warranty
988-2218 1 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year
970-1001 1 Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, 1 Year Extended
988-2217 1 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
983-9470 1 Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
412-0360 1 Soft Contracts - Banctec
902-0931 1 Warranty Support,1 Year Extended
960-8700 1 Warranty Support,Initial Year
310-8626 1 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
330-0172 1 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Desktops
310-9562 1 Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
341-5701 1 Dell 19 in 1 Media Reader withBluetooth 2.0
Subtotal: $894.00

NOW THIS IS A SWEET DEAL...
 
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cyberia

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Originally posted by: xps420
223-2365 1 XPS 420, Intel Core2 processorQ6600 (2.40Ghz,1066FSB) w/QuadCore Technology and 8MB cache
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Subtotal: $894.00

NOW THIS IS A SWEET DEAL...
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Care to elaborate?
 
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xps420

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Well I odered the system with the spec i listed before then when I got my order number call dell order modification dept and have them remove the junk like the $350 Blu-ray drive and the $110 TV Tuner & Video Accelerator Xcelerator.
 
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