DEAD! Dell Inspiron Laptops - $750 off $1499 Coupon is Back! - Dell Home Office

GottaDeal · **4-11-2005, 8:00 PM**

DEAL IS DEAD! LIMIT OF 10,000 REACHED

PLEASE USE THIS LINK WHEN ORDERING: Dell Home Laptops
UPDATE: COUPON CODE IS J096TQ8TFFG2VX - Valid beginning at 8am CT Wednesday

Laptop deal of the year! Last year's hottest Dell coupon is coming back. Starting Wednesday morning, Dell Home is giving $750 off any $1499 Inspiron laptop purchase. Get the code the second we can post it our our exclusive Dell Coupons page. If you, or anyone you know are looking to get a laptop, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Coupon will be limited to 10,000 uses, although as we saw last year, it can be pulled at any time. Bookmark our Dell Coupons site today!

Breaking News! Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 is Coming Back! - Dell Home Office

Discuss the deal in this thread.

RossMAN · **4-11-2005, 8:07 PM**

Some of you may remember the last Dell $750 off $1499 laptop deal which was very popular!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane
http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=2889
http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=2891

Ankit · **4-11-2005, 8:52 PM**

Agh! I really wish I needed a laptop!

I just can't justify the cost, heh

DeviousTrap · **4-11-2005, 8:52 PM**

Finally, I've been waiting

RossMAN · **4-11-2005, 8:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeviousTrap

Finally, I've been waiting

Which model and specs are you looking at?

DeviousTrap · **4-11-2005, 9:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

Which model and specs are you looking at?

Either a 700m or a 6000. Trying to configure both of them comparably and at the $1500-1650 price range so that it drops to 750-900 with the coupon. Once I get a couple configs ready I'll decide whether I want the ultra portable, or the faster one.

RossMAN · **4-11-2005, 10:36 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeviousTrap

Either a 700m or a 6000. Trying to configure both of them comparably and at the $1500-1650 price range so that it drops to 750-900 with the coupon. Once I get a couple configs ready I'll decide whether I want the ultra portable, or the faster one.

I'm more concerned about keyboard and display. I absolutely detest 14.1" or 15.0" XGA or a very cramped keyboard.

Fortunately my local Dell kiosk has the 700m and 9200 on display. So I'll probably spend a good 10 minutes evaluating them.

Here are some Inspiron 700m vs 6000 vs 9300 Pictures.
http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=74804

Bollweevilx · **4-11-2005, 11:38 PM**

what should i look for to get a decent battery life out of my dell if i plan on doing this; i really havent looked for a notebook before

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 12:32 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bollweevilx

what should i look for to get a decent battery life out of my dell if i plan on doing this; i really havent looked for a notebook before

Which model are you interested in?

Are size/weight very important?

What's your budget?

KuJaX · **4-12-2005, 2:15 AM**

I may in the market to buy 5+ laptops. Wonder if I should make 5 orders.

The deal seems smok'n hot!

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 4:15 AM**

If I buy a Dell laptop (still undecided) I'll probably go for:

Dell Inspiron 6000
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel
1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr Technical Support (my CitiBank VISA offers FREE 1 year extended warranty)
256MB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 1 Dimm - I'll upgrade this from NewEgg or AT FS/FT
60GB Hard Drive
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)

$1,502 base price as configured above (excluding current promotional discounts)
-$750 off $1499 coupon
=========================
$752

I would like the better warranty and battery but I'd also like to keep this as close to $1499 as possible.

Bollweevilx · **4-12-2005, 7:22 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

Which model are you interested in?

Are size/weight very important?

What's your budget?

i am looking at the 6000 to get it as close as possible to $1500 to make the total under $800 before tax; size and weight aren't the biggest issue with it anyways

vvo83 · **4-12-2005, 10:21 AM**

Did anyone ever try to resell a laptop and made any profit?
Do you think it's possible to profit about 150-200 dollars from getting the inspiron 9300 with the default configurations that they use? I'm currently a student at Stevens Tech so there might be some people who would pay for it. I'm just curious to what opinions/advice you guys may have.

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 11:01 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bollweevilx

i am looking at the 6000 to get it as close as possible to $1500 to make the total under $800 before tax; size and weight aren't the biggest issue with it anyways

I'm also looking at the same model with the exact same approach, great minds think alike.

I would definitely recommend upgrading to the
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel

Assuming the base price remains the same (excluding current promotions) I configured a nicely loaded Dell Inspiron 6000 for $1,522. This includes the higher resolution WSXGA+ LCD display, 256MB RAM, combo CD/DVD, 60GB, built in wireless internet card and longer life battery that lasts around 5 hours.

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 11:04 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvo83

Did anyone ever try to resell a laptop and made any profit?
Do you think it's possible to profit about 150-200 dollars from getting the inspiron 9300.

Yes it's possible but you're competing against thousands of other Hot Dealers with that same mentallity. Make sure to do your homework first by searching for completed eBay auctions for Dell Inspiron 700m and 9300 models. Look for which configurations usually sell the highest. Warranty may be a big concern to eBay buyers, so keep that in mind.

mrn8 · 11:35 AM

Do any of the Dell laptops have built-in bluetooth?

Edit:
Nevermind, I see it's an option in the 6000. I was hoping for something like the 700m size, so it could be used in the car as a GPS. I guess I'll stick with the Axim for that.

Bollweevilx · **4-12-2005, 11:20 AM**

I would definitely recommend upgrading to the
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel

why do you recommend it?

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 11:39 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bollweevilx

I would definitely recommend upgrading to the
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel

why do you recommend it?

Because it's the perfect resolution (for most people).

This is a very important decision that you want to get right the first time, otherwise you may have to return the laptop or sell it. A coupon like this is very rare and you don't want to miss this opportunity. It would be a good idea to visit your local CompUSA or Best Buy store today and go to the laptop section. There should be a few laptops with WXGA (1280x800) and the better WSXGA (1680x1050) resolution. Compare them and see which is easier on your eyes. Open several different applications including Internet Explorer. If your vision isn't that great or you prefer larger text/icons then the standard WXGA would be a better choice and you can use that $125 elsewhere (like a 2nd battery?).

When I was shopping around for my first laptop I did the same thing. CompUSA had the best selection of laptops. I was really glad that I did a personal side-by-side comparison of the XGA vs SXGA models. You want to be happy with your purchase instead of always thinking "I wish I had upgraded ... when I had the chance". Regret sucks!

Remember the Dell coupon begins in less than 24 hours and this has already been posted on thousands of web sites and forums. There is a good possibility it will end soon tomorrow morning.

Bollweevilx · **4-12-2005, 11:55 AM**

thanks for the help!

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 12:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bollweevilx

thanks for the help!

You're welcome, thank you for joining the forums and posting.

I think I have my "perfect configuration" at $1,522 with everything I want. Since the coupon is set to expire after 10,000 uses that will not take long. I will be ordering at 8AM CST tomorrow morning before it expires.

cthulhu · **4-12-2005, 1:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

If I buy a Dell laptop (still undecided) I'll probably go for:

Dell Inspiron 6000
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel
1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr Technical Support (my CitiBank VISA offers FREE 1 year extended warranty)
256MB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 1 Dimm - I'll upgrade this from NewEgg or AT FS/FT
60GB Hard Drive
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)

$1,502 base price as configured above (excluding current promotional discounts)
-$750 off $1499 coupon
=========================
$752

I would like the better warranty and battery but I'd also like to keep this as close to $1499 as possible.

Oh so tempting, oh so tempting, oh so tempting.....
I don't know if I would prefer the 700m or the 6000.

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 2:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthulhu

Oh so tempting, oh so tempting, oh so tempting.....
I don't know if I would prefer the 700m or the 6000.

That's a tough decision as they are two very different laptops.

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 2:38 PM**

Ok now I'm considering flip flopping and getting the 700m, I'll have to check the Dell kiosk again tonight.

i-bystander · **4-12-2005, 3:17 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

That's a tough decision as they are two very different laptops.

What are the main differences? Do they both come in at right around the same price after the coupon?

***Brad*** · **4-12-2005, 3:21 PM**

The main difference is the overall size. Yes, both are very similar in price. It depends if you would rather have a bigger screen in exchange for a heavier, bigger laptop. The screen on the 700m is as close to perfect as I've seen. Widescreen 1280x800 resolution, which is as good as you can get for a laptop this small without making things too small and unreadable.

Pliablemoose · **4-12-2005, 3:41 PM**

<-hugs his 700m

It's perfect, small, fast (I put a gig of ram in it), great battery life with the 8 cell battery

***Brad*** · **4-12-2005, 3:44 PM**

The 700m's have held their value very well. The exact same configuration I paid just under $800 for in October during the last big sales would only be around $90 cheaper tomorrow. Not bad for 6 months depreciation.

RossMAN · **4-12-2005, 4:26 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pliablemoose

<-hugs his 700m

It's perfect, small, fast (I put a gig of ram in it), great battery life with the 8 cell battery

What is your personal opinion on the LCD and cramped keyboard?

Pliablemoose · **4-12-2005, 4:38 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossMAN

What is your personal opinion on the LCD and cramped keyboard?

The LCD is amazing, I couldn't believe how good it looked when I fired it up the first time. Dell pushes it as a Media Notebook and it makes a great DVD player too.

I'm not a super fast typist, so I hunt & peck on any keyboard, but I don't have any specific complaints about the smaller keyboards.

I love the ultra compact notebooks, and after being very frustrated tyring to used a WiFi PDA (multiple brands models) I've resigned myself to a compact notebook, and am just happy that it has a keyboard at all

I may upgrade my daughter's notebook with this deal, still considering it...

She has an HP that's pretty big & slow...

***Brad*** · **4-12-2005, 4:48 PM**

The LCD on the 700m really has to be seen in person (and have the right settings, unlike the one Ross saw at the Dell kiosk). It's very sharp and bright and has the perfect native resolution for that size screen.

4-12-2005, 11:18 AM	#16
mrn8 Geekus Maximus Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 11,142	Do any of the Dell laptops have built-in bluetooth? Edit: Nevermind, I see it's an option in the 6000. I was hoping for something like the 700m size, so it could be used in the car as a GPS. I guess I'll stick with the Axim for that. Last edited by mrn8; 4-12-2005 at 11:35 AM.

4-12-2005, 3:21 PM	#25
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	The main difference is the overall size. Yes, both are very similar in price. It depends if you would rather have a bigger screen in exchange for a heavier, bigger laptop. The screen on the 700m is as close to perfect as I've seen. Widescreen 1280x800 resolution, which is as good as you can get for a laptop this small without making things too small and unreadable. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

4-12-2005, 3:44 PM	#27
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	The 700m's have held their value very well. The exact same configuration I paid just under $800 for in October during the last big sales would only be around $90 cheaper tomorrow. Not bad for 6 months depreciation. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

4-12-2005, 4:48 PM	#30
*Brad* Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Location: WI Posts: 15,149	The LCD on the 700m really has to be seen in person (and have the right settings, unlike the one Ross saw at the Dell kiosk). It's very sharp and bright and has the perfect native resolution for that size screen. __________________ Follow GottaDeal.com: Twitter • Facebook • MySpace • YouTube Black Friday: Order Ad Items Online NOW! • Online Black Friday Sales NEW! Check out our new & improved online coupon codes section!

4-11-2005, 8:00 PM	#1
GottaDeal Administrator Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,370	DEAL IS DEAD! LIMIT OF 10,000 REACHED PLEASE USE THIS LINK WHEN ORDERING: Dell Home Laptops UPDATE: COUPON CODE IS J096TQ8TFFG2VX - Valid beginning at 8am CT Wednesday Laptop deal of the year! Last year's hottest Dell coupon is coming back. Starting Wednesday morning, Dell Home is giving $750 off any $1499 Inspiron laptop purchase. Get the code the second we can post it our our exclusive Dell Coupons page. If you, or anyone you know are looking to get a laptop, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Coupon will be limited to 10,000 uses, although as we saw last year, it can be pulled at any time. Bookmark our Dell Coupons site today! Breaking News! Dell Inspiron $750 off $1499 is Coming Back! - Dell Home Office Discuss the deal in this thread.

4-11-2005, 8:07 PM	#2
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	Some of you may remember the last Dell $750 off $1499 laptop deal which was very popular! Let's take a stroll down memory lane http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=2889 http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=2891

4-11-2005, 8:52 PM	#3
Ankit Member Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 767	Agh! I really wish I needed a laptop! I just can't justify the cost, heh

4-11-2005, 8:52 PM	#4
DeviousTrap Ignore me, I'm a trap! Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 480	Finally, I've been waiting

4-11-2005, 11:38 PM	#8
Bollweevilx Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 115	what should i look for to get a decent battery life out of my dell if i plan on doing this; i really havent looked for a notebook before

4-12-2005, 2:15 AM	#10
KuJaX Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69	I may in the market to buy 5+ laptops. Wonder if I should make 5 orders. The deal seems smok'n hot!

4-12-2005, 4:15 AM	#11
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	If I buy a Dell laptop (still undecided) I'll probably go for: Dell Inspiron 6000 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB) Microsoft Windows XP Professional 15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr Technical Support (my CitiBank VISA offers FREE 1 year extended warranty) 256MB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 1 Dimm - I'll upgrade this from NewEgg or AT FS/FT 60GB Hard Drive 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr) $1,502 base price as configured above (excluding current promotional discounts) -$750 off $1499 coupon ========================= $752 I would like the better warranty and battery but I'd also like to keep this as close to $1499 as possible.

4-12-2005, 10:21 AM	#13
vvo83 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 80	Did anyone ever try to resell a laptop and made any profit? Do you think it's possible to profit about 150-200 dollars from getting the inspiron 9300 with the default configurations that they use? I'm currently a student at Stevens Tech so there might be some people who would pay for it. I'm just curious to what opinions/advice you guys may have.

4-12-2005, 11:20 AM	#17
Bollweevilx Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 115	I would definitely recommend upgrading to the 15.4 inch UltraSharp WSXGA+ LCD Panel why do you recommend it?

4-12-2005, 11:55 AM	#19
Bollweevilx Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 115	thanks for the help!

4-12-2005, 2:38 PM	#23
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	Ok now I'm considering flip flopping and getting the 700m, I'll have to check the Dell kiosk again tonight.

4-12-2005, 3:41 PM	#26
Pliablemoose Lee Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,642	<-hugs his 700m It's perfect, small, fast (I put a gig of ram in it), great battery life with the 8 cell battery