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[delllaptop]

Inspiron 1501 laptop for $585

The Dell 1501 using this code 08878-DNPSHX1 has dropped from $635 to $585 with these compents. The AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50 can be added for $50 more. The $585 sounds like a better deal than the one Dell has on for $499. It is just $85 more for a better computer.

AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology MK-36
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™
1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
80GB Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)

[mcymerman]

Could you please post the link for this LAPTOP. I can't see this configuration on their website for this price. THANKS

[RossMAN]

Don't forget to select the free upgrade to Windows Vista (plus $10 shipping)

Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition [ Free!]
FREE Upgrade plus $10 shipping & handling payable at time of redemption

[delllaptop]

I am leaning toward this computer since the price drop. The E1505 would cost me $719 looks like it went up. I don't need anything fancy but I do not want just a basic laptop and I will not be going out on BF.

[mdcrim]

Is this deal dead? I configured this to my liking, but when I added it to the cart, it was back to regular price. Anyone know?

[delllaptop]

Must be. I entered the code yesterday and added it to my cart and it could be bought for $635 for AMD 64. I guess the deal is dead.

[delllaptop]

I just entered it into my cart and the discount is there so I think it can be bought for the cheaper price.

[mdcrim]

I have been trying to buy this with the discount, but every time I go to check out, it goes back to regular price. Oh well, hopefully they'll have some good deals tomorrow or Friday...

[delllaptop]

I did a chat online and they said it could still be bought for that price , he said he could have somebody call me to guarantee that price.

[delllaptop]

I just ordered this one for $635+tax with dual core and express upgrade to VISTA with and estimated ship date of 12/4 which is fine because my wife is not going to know about this until Christmas morning.

[strollerfreak]

Does upgrading to VISTA include MS Word, Excel, etc? Or would you still need to upgrade after that? My desktop has a pirated copy (didn't know that until recently!) on it so I can't install it on a new computer.

[delllaptop]

Does upgrading to VISTA include MS Word, Excel, etc? Or would you still need to upgrade after that? My desktop has a pirated copy (didn't know that until recently!) on it so I can't install it on a new computer.

That would be extra.

[strollerfreak]

That would be extra.

That's what I figured...but still a good deal. Thanks!

[delllaptop]

I think it is a good deal for me anyway. I just did not want the one for $499 even though it probably would do all I will ever do with a laptop since I already have a Dell desktop bought this year. I just wanted one to take on trips(which is every once in a blue moon) and to get on the internet without having to sit at the desktop. I will also use it to show pictures of our little 20 month old girl to family.

[RossMAN]

Does upgrading to VISTA include MS Word, Excel, etc? Or would you still need to upgrade after that? My desktop has a pirated copy (didn't know that until recently!) on it so I can't install it on a new computer.

No it doesn't because MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint are all part of MS Office which always costs more.

Windows Vista is the new operating system which will eventually replace Windows XP.

[ccity]

anyone know if the 80GB hard drive is 4200RPM or 5400RPM?

[RossMAN]

anyone know if the 80GB hard drive is 4200RPM or 5400RPM?

I'm fairly certain it's 5400RPM according to this

[RossMAN]

Still only $585

[mdcrim]

I'm waiting for Dell chat to see if this is a done deal-I'll keep everyone posted...

[mdcrim]

Okay, here's the deal. This is still a valid code, but there is an error on the website. The Dell chat person is going to have someone call me to place the order over the phone with the correct price. If this works I'll post again to let everyone know. You should still be able to get this computer for the $585.

[zenmazster]

WOW Thanks so much for letting us know!! I was so upset today when I woke up and this deal wasn't valid. This is I think an unbelivable deal.

[zenmazster]

hey mdcrim,

hey question for you. Why is this DELL neccessarily better than this deal at best buy:



Gateway Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Model: MX6912

BEST BUY Was $1099, now $699

http://www.bestbuy.c...d=1151657217709

* Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology with interrelated Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E, Intel® 945GM chipset, Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (802.11a/b/g) and extended battery life capability
* 1GB PC4200 DDR2 SoDIMM for multitasking power, expandable to 2GB; 667MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 1.66GHz processor speed
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media

[delllaptop]

I had the same problem when I ordered mine on Wed. they offered to have someone call me to get it for $585 in my case I added dual core to make it $635,but while I was in chat I added it to my cart a couple of times and it finally had the discount price.

[zenmazster]

hey, I'm for sure upgrading $50 to dual core, but are you guys upgrading to 120 HD? Is it worth it for that price? Don't know if I'll need that much, or if I'm just trying to pimp it out now. Thanks!

[delllaptop]

hey, I'm for sure upgrading $50 to dual core, but are you guys upgrading to 120 HD? Is it worth it for that price? Don't know if I'll need that much, or if I'm just trying to pimp it out now. Thanks!

I didn't because I already have a Dell desktop E510 with a 250gb drive. I just don't see where I would need a 120 on a laptop.I also have a 4 year old compaq desktop with a 80gb and still have 60 left.

[zenmazster]

My desktop is only 40HD, so I might, as I'm filled up with MP3's/ thanks again!!

[zenmazster]

ok, sorry for the blah blah blah, but just tryign to make sure I do this right. Last question, I notice that the DELL has a 256mb video card. Is this right? If so that's pretty huge isn't it? I mean doesn't that beat out most of these 128 shared cards? I mean, this 256 card not only is 256, but it's not even shared, right?

[mdcrim]

Is the Gateway a better computer than the Dell? They are pretty much the same price. Opinions?

[RossMAN]

Is the Gateway a better computer than the Dell? They are pretty much the same price. Opinions?

For a little more money I would buy the Gateway as it has the Intel Core Duo, 1GB RAM, 100GB Hard Drive, WiFi, FireWire pretty much loaded.

[zenmazster]

yeah but doesnt it have a medicore graphics card? Man I wish I knew of somewhere I could read up on the ins and outs of the different processors and graphics cards available out there right now.