Save $300 - Dell Inspiron 8100 Notebook with 1GHz /15"/256MB/30GB for Only $1074 after $50 coupon & $250 mail-in rebate!

[rowcroft]

You don't need to get the full service package for the 8100, it's good on any config just needs to be an online order.

Rowcroft

 

[nagibbs]

I am probably going to order the 8100 from Dell later this evening (I was one of the ones who got the shaft at Buy.com on the Sony Vaio PCG-FX190, order was accepted then 2 days later cancelled). My question is; Is the 64MB ATI Radeon video upgrade worth the $99. Also, I noticed that the standard 8100 comes with the 15" Ultra XGA (not the Super VGA), is this right? Thanks

nagibbs@iquest.net

 

[PsychoAndy]

hmm, this is making me think twice about the best laptop deal right now

i thought the Inspiron 2650 was.....hmm
Mobile Pentium®4 processor,1.4 GHz-M 14.1 XGA
128MB 266MHz 2 Dimms
8MB DDR 4X AGP NVIDIA GeForce2 Go?Vid
20GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
24X Max Variable CD-ROM Drive
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated Network Card
Internal 56k Modem
1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr Mail-In Service + 1Yr Phone Support

all for $1300 shipped.

of course i qualify for mad discounts on that so my price to the door would be around $1200. No MIR.......hmm

 

[rowcroft]

I just ordered this laptop and am pretty excited. I opted for the 64MB video card and the 3 year warranty extension. It does have the UXGA screen which is 1600x1200 but is not the Ultra Sharp one that has a 400:1 ratio. Still a great screen and I'll live with the slightly duller screen and save the batter life. At the high resolution, I think the video upgrade is certainly worth it. Also, IMO ATI has better 2d graphics then Nvidia.

Rowcroft

 

[Triggerhappy007]

If you are going to use it to play games or multimedia, get it. If not, just get the 16MB Nvidia.

Here's a review of the 2 cards.

I ordered the 16MB which should suit my needs.
I wonder where we can buy upgraded video cards for the Inspiron?

 

[KrayzyAzn]

<< I am probably going to order the 8100 from Dell later this evening (I was one of the ones who got the shaft at Buy.com on the Sony Vaio PCG-FX190, order was accepted then 2 days later cancelled). My question is; Is the 64MB ATI Radeon video upgrade worth the $99. Also, I noticed that the standard 8100 comes with the 15" Ultra XGA (not the Super VGA), is this right? Thanks

nagibbs@iquest.net >>



Dell just took of the SXGA option earlier today, so you must pay $70 more for the UXGA.

-KA