Dell Boxing Week Deals

[Ryan]

Each link/banner will give you different deals.

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[Ryan]

The Inspiron 1150 is $1050, which is about $100 cheaper than it has been.

Trying to decide if I want to buy it or maybe a 600m... thoughts?

[Ashtangi]

I'm surprised the Axims aren't on sale. Only difference is FREE shipping instead of $10 shipping. :confused:

[tetris]

Link doesn't work

[Ryan]

If the links don't work, you'll need to either disable Norton Internet Security or remove linksynergy from your hosts file.

[coeternity]

nicee. 700m ends up at $1549 and u get 1.8Ghz,80HB,512MB :cheesygri

[western]

Can someone answer these 2 questions for me, firstly what are dell laptop quality and 2ndly how is thier customer service? Also if i call my order in would i be able to talk them in throwing in a laptop bag or speakers for free??

[odbc32]

i was waiting for a good deal on desktop computer... what a dissapointment... :cry:

[nuknsltnt]

Can someone answer these 2 questions for me, firstly what are dell laptop quality and 2ndly how is thier customer service? Also if i call my order in would i be able to talk them in throwing in a laptop bag or speakers for free??


There was another RFD forum where the same question was asked. Can't recall which one. Anyway, here is my 2 cents worth.

I have used Toshiba, Compaq, Dell & IBM. I rank them as IBM/Toshiba, Compaq and then Dell. The Dell has more plastic than my 14 year old car's dashboard. I did not like the Dell one bit.

I cannot comment on their customer service as I have never used it. I would only buy a Dell if I get an extemely hot deal - else my money would go to either a Toshiba (more than likely) or an IBM (quite expensive - still a good choice). Hope this helps!

All the best!

[western]

There was another RFD forum where the same question was asked. Can't recall which one. Anyway, here is my 2 cents worth.

I have used Toshiba, Compaq, Dell & IBM. I rank them as IBM/Toshiba, Compaq and then Dell. The Dell has more plastic than my 14 year old car's dashboard. I did not like the Dell one bit.

I cannot comment on their customer service as I have never used it. I would only buy a Dell if I get an extemely hot deal - else my money would go to either a Toshiba (more than likely) or an IBM (quite expensive - still a good choice). Hope this helps!

All the best!
I currently have an IBM t40 and have no problems with it and the customer service has been A+. I once ordered a restore cd from them on sunday, it was at my door tueday morning, also the representative was extremely helpfull. But this time around i want more power at a lower price.

[eelfliw]

Can someone answer these 2 questions for me, firstly what are dell laptop quality and 2ndly how is thier customer service? Also if i call my order in would i be able to talk them in throwing in a laptop bag or speakers for free??
Once you've used a Thinnkpad (esp X series), you'll never be able to be satisfied by a Dell laptop. There is no comparison.

As for cust service, no experience with Dell as our corporate plan takes care of any problems and instantly swaps the laptop. But my experience with Axim service has not been good. The CSRs are courteous and try to be helpful. But they are not helpful. Though the RMA process is very good.

[adamtheman]

Not really super good deals (comparng to the deals over the past 3 months). The only one that is super hot is the 1150, but it's obvious Dell is trying to clear these out now and that they will be introducing a new 1100 line. Doesn't mean the price isn't smoking though. This is what I configured:

Dell Inspiron 1150 Notebook
Mobile P4 Processor 2.80GHz w/ 15" XGA
512MB DDR SDRAM (2 DIMMS)
40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Dell Wireless 1350 (802.11b/g, 54mbps)
Integrated Network Card / 56K Modem
96 WHr 12-cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Nylon Backpack Carrying Case
1 CompleteCare Warranty

$1,088

That is at least $100 cheaper than any other 1150 ever, and no useless stuff either. The kicker is though, that you can take advantage of the warranty offer and for $131 upgrade to a 3 year in-home / complete care warranty (the best warranty possible / $399 value). Never thought I'd be able to order a Dell laptop for $1219 with this many options and a 3 year completecare inhome warranty.

[Ryan]

Well I caved and bought a 600m. :)

Good price and awesome warranty.

[dba4orcl]

IMO, if you go for a DELL, choose its Latitude,
and 3 yr warranty (limited or complete care) is a must!

I just requested a driver CD for my Dimension 3000,
the CSR denied my request coz she said now DELL
use a "new feature" -- the hidden partition for fast
recovery, no driver CD needed. just re-sent the request
or they will get a very impressive feedback in the
service survey :evil:

[BEpsilon]

This thread reminds me of that PowerEdge 400SC deal last year. Now that was a deal...

[Drew_W]

Bring back the 10 days of Christmas LCD deals. Otherwise, this is crap.

[ZeeTX]

IMO, if you go for a DELL, choose its Latitude,
and 3 yr warranty (limited or complete care) is a must!
True. Latitudes' casing is magnesium. :)

[lanky]

I've been pricing out laptops at dell, what do you guys think of this?

Inspiron 5160


Mobile Pentium® 4 Processor 532 w/HT Technology (3.06GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
15 inch XGA LCD Panel
512MB,333MHz,2 DIMMs
64MB DDR NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200 AGP 4x Graphics
80GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow
12-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (96 WHr)
Dell Wireless 1450 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps) Mini-PCI card
3 Yr Limited Warranty plus 3 Yr Return-to-Depot Service 24x7 Phone Support


It says it would be $1,606.26 with taxes shipping etc... Is that a good deal, or should I just wait for something better:confused:? Or is there something better out there right now?

What's better about the 600m?

Thanks in advance!

[adamtheman]

I've been pricing out laptops at dell, what do you guys think of this?

Inspiron 5160


Mobile Pentium® 4 Processor 532 w/HT Technology (3.06GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
15 inch XGA LCD Panel
512MB,333MHz,2 DIMMs
64MB DDR NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200 AGP 4x Graphics
80GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow
12-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (96 WHr)
Dell Wireless 1450 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps) Mini-PCI card
3 Yr Limited Warranty plus 3 Yr Return-to-Depot Service 24x7 Phone Support


It says it would be $1,606.26 with taxes shipping etc... Is that a good deal, or should I just wait for something better:confused:? Or is there something better out there right now?

What's better about the 600m?

Thanks in advance!

Honestly, nothing is really hot at Dell. Even the 1150 is only mild. The 5160 and 600m were both on way cheaper throughout early december, and included upgraded wireless cards, ect.

[SLee]

What's better about the 600m?
A couple of pounds lighter, ~.5 inch thinner and comparable battery life with a battery half the size.

[polonator]

The Axims just all took a price cut.

Link (http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/pda?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs)

[Ashtangi]

The Axims just all took a price cut.

Link (http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/pda?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs)

Not bad, but $584 is nowhere near the lowest I've seen it lately - just 2 weeks before Christmas it was $519.

I ended up using a Dellf coupon and got it for $486. I'm glad I didn't wait for these supposed "Boxing Day Bargains" from Dell.

[-=Wraith=-]

isn't the dellf coupon US only?

[Ashtangi]

isn't the dellf coupon US only?

It is. You can't use it on Dell.ca, but if you call a CSR you can try. It's not guaranteed, but it worked for me without any problems.