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gxsaurav
You gave been GXified
Ok, this sounds nice. I am assuming that once I order my laptop on Phone & select this option, then once I get the laptop at my home, I will need to transfer money from my account to there account. Right?
Credit card is another good option.
Soura.....is that config I selected good? Or should I opt for something else...& y r u not on yahoo??? Exciling from T.V life kya?
Where would it be better to place the order from? My Hometown of Lucknow or the city whereever I go? Dell provides service everywhere so service should not be a problem.
I guess I can tell the representative that I don't need an OS with my Laptop which will further reduce the cost. This is the hardware config which I have in mind right now. The cost excludes any tax, 47k. Is this ok or M i selecting something wrong & paying more money.?
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Sourabh
Laptoping
Yes, you need to pay the money before. They won't budge regarding the OS, you have to get the Windows Vista Home Premium too.
The excise duty, VAT and octroi are all heavy taxes. It comes down to nearly 6-7k as taxes on a 40k or so rig. If the new place you go to doesn't have Octroi charges, they you can save a couple of grands. There's no work around for excise duty and VAT.
The final price of XPS M1530 would shoot up to 53-54k. I would suggest get the normal Inspiron 1420. Base price is 31-32k. The WXGA+ (1440 x 900) screen is just 1k additional. You can opt for GeForce 8400M GS 128MB GDDR3 graphics card in that too for Rs. 3.5k more. The remaining specs are just the same. XPS M1530 and Inspiron 1525 just have the looks. Inpsiron 1420 with above customizations will near 40k, that's good VFM if you ask me
The excise duty, VAT and octroi are all heavy taxes. It comes down to nearly 6-7k as taxes on a 40k or so rig. If the new place you go to doesn't have Octroi charges, they you can save a couple of grands. There's no work around for excise duty and VAT.
The final price of XPS M1530 would shoot up to 53-54k. I would suggest get the normal Inspiron 1420. Base price is 31-32k. The WXGA+ (1440 x 900) screen is just 1k additional. You can opt for GeForce 8400M GS 128MB GDDR3 graphics card in that too for Rs. 3.5k more. The remaining specs are just the same. XPS M1530 and Inspiron 1525 just have the looks. Inpsiron 1420 with above customizations will near 40k, that's good VFM if you ask me
gxsaurav
You gave been GXified
Ok.
Damn those Dell People, I guess informing them that I m a student in some college might be able to get me some discount, right? I will order the laptop after getting admission only so that I can show them admission slip etc if required to avail the discount if available.
Anyway, OS is not a big deal. Dell supplies OEM installation DVD right? I guess I will be able to format the complete harddisk, install from that OEM DVD & activate using the OEM serial.
Pune & bangalore, 2 places where I m most likely to go have all 3 of these. Damn..can't save money.
The final price of XPS M1530 would shoot up to 53-54k. I would suggest get the normal Inspiron 1420. Base price is 31-32k. The WXGA+ (1440 x 900) screen is just 1k additional. You can opt for GeForce 8400M GS 128MB GDDR3 graphics card in that too for Rs. 3.5k more. The remaining specs are just the same. XPS M1530 and Inspiron 1525 just have the looks. Inpsiron 1420 with above customizations will near 40k, that's good VFM if you ask me
Yup it is, but u know me...I m more of a "look" person
. Like I said before GMA X3100 is good enough for me & maybe by the time I place my order GMA X3500/4500 will be out too. 14" isn't for me, 15" atleast that too with TruLife is prefered. So it's either XPS M1530 or a black Dell 1525.
Maverick340
Ambassador of Buzz
Sadly no
No "student" discount !!
I think its a bad idea to go for Dx9.0c or Dx 10 dedicated gfx card right now. Since the Dx 10.1 is going to be adopted soon. Also if you wont be gaming or watching HD content you may want to try the NViDIA 7000m or 7050M. It has better performance comapred to the Intel GMA X3100. Acer 4520 (amd) is dirt cheap at 29K with the NViDIA GPU. ITs the best VLM lappy i think.
I myslef am going for the acer one most likely since work involves Flight Simulator +home use (web,music,movies)
Edit : Just went and saw the acer lappy. Screen looked small and build was a slightly flimsy. Also no clear demarcation for the touchpad..Now checking the compaq F733AU
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INS-ANI
In the zone
seems u r very desperete to know the answer, avoid double posts!
Well, i dont know very much, but i did some research b4 buying my lappy
(WXGA) is a set of non standard resolutions derived from the XGA display standard by widening it to a wide screen aspect ratio. WXGA is generally understood to refer to a resolution of 1366×768, with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Dell offers 1280X800. WXGA is normally used by LCD screens.
True life is the term used by dell to offer high gloss and sharp contrast finish screen.Its advisable if you intend to watch videos and play games.
and dear frnd, always remember to use power of google.
Well, i dont know very much, but i did some research b4 buying my lappy
(WXGA) is a set of non standard resolutions derived from the XGA display standard by widening it to a wide screen aspect ratio. WXGA is generally understood to refer to a resolution of 1366×768, with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Dell offers 1280X800. WXGA is normally used by LCD screens.
True life is the term used by dell to offer high gloss and sharp contrast finish screen.Its advisable if you intend to watch videos and play games.
also check *www.screentekinc.com/dell-truelife-lcd-screens.shtml
and dear frnd, always remember to use power of google.
gxsaurav
You gave been GXified
I m back to home now & about to order my laptop. I have finalized the hardware configuration & I plan to use this laptop for atleast the next 4 years. My current desktop is already 4 years old & rocking...
This is the final config, I selected 2 GHz CPU instead of 1.66 Ghz cos 1.66 GHz will not cut it for 4 years. Also buying an 8600GT as If I don't get admission then I m going back to animation job & for that atleast a 256 MB GFX card is needed.
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Total price after everything is 62k. Now how should I proceed further???? Can someone tell me step by step methods....if possible or guide me there
This is the final config, I selected 2 GHz CPU instead of 1.66 Ghz cos 1.66 GHz will not cut it for 4 years. Also buying an 8600GT as If I don't get admission then I m going back to animation job & for that atleast a 256 MB GFX card is needed.
*img212.imageshack.us/img212/8104/snag0000ir3.jpg
*img128.imageshack.us/img128/4042/snag0001bw1.jpg
Total price after everything is 62k. Now how should I proceed further???? Can someone tell me step by step methods....if possible or guide me there
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MetalheadGautham
AFK
@gx: try to get the conroe processor instead of the allendale if you want it to last for 4 years.
And try bargaining over phone. If you quote previously made deals where good offers were given to you, you can get further discounts. The RAM, CPU and OS can easily be bargained with. So try to get a free Vista Ultimate upgrade.
You might want to ditch that Microsoft Works 8.5, and try doing it over phone. If I remember right, you have the OEM version of Office 2008. So use it instead.
Try to get a free external battery pack for extra power. It will be useful in the long run(pun intended)
And try bargaining over phone. If you quote previously made deals where good offers were given to you, you can get further discounts. The RAM, CPU and OS can easily be bargained with. So try to get a free Vista Ultimate upgrade.
You might want to ditch that Microsoft Works 8.5, and try doing it over phone. If I remember right, you have the OEM version of Office 2008. So use it instead.
Try to get a free external battery pack for extra power. It will be useful in the long run(pun intended)
gxsaurav
You gave been GXified
Conroe?????? CONROE... that was in 2004
The CPU I M getting is the latest one available from Dell right now.
They won't buzz on the OS, but still I will try.
I will tell them that I don't need any Value added softare of any kind. Either a blank HD or just Windows.
[/quote]and try doing it over phone. If I remember right, you have the OEM version of Office 2008. So use it instead.[/QUOTE]
I got Office 2007 Standard edition from Technet.
oK
infra_red_dude
Wire muncher!
Remove the Sound Blaster Advanced HD crap and invest the same in 9cell battery. The former is just software.
And No carry case??!!
And No carry case??!!
MetalheadGautham
AFK
and try doing it over phone. If I remember right, you have the OEM version of Office 2008. So use it instead.[/quote]Conroe?????? CONROE... that was in 2004
The CPU I M getting is the latest one available from Dell right now.
They won't buzz on the OS, but still I will try.
I will tell them that I don't need any Value added softare of any kind. Either a blank HD or just Windows.
I got Office 2007 Standard edition from Technet.
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conroe is the Intel E6xxx series. It has 4 mb l2 cache, and is succeeded only recently by wolfdale E8xxx. You are talking about buying Allendale, which is older than both the mentioned cores.
gxsaurav
You gave been GXified
I have to go to a marriage ceremony right now, so can't ask much.
Hmm...will inquire about this later
I will buy it after market, not from Dell.
@ gautam. Conroe was first Core 2 Duo architecture released in 2006.
Hmm...will inquire about this later
I will buy it after market, not from Dell.
@ gautam. Conroe was first Core 2 Duo architecture released in 2006.
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MetalheadGautham
AFK
yes, but it gained popularity among VFM hunters in mid 2007.
and its better than Allendale.
It gives double the L2 cache, and it makes all the difference while multitasking.
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