DELL XPS 1530 @80,000/- :configuration analysis (plz help)

[v_joy]

hey every1!!
I'm planning to buy a new laptop: DELL XPS 1530 with a budget of around Rs.80,000/-
the configuration I've selected is :

Total Price : Rs 84,611.94
R510205 - Dell XPS M1530 Laptop

Base System Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7500
2.2 GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Operating System Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium

Dell Services: Installation Basic System Installation

ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)

Dell(TM) Support Center
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English)
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
Noise Isolation Ear Buds
External USB modem (WW)
RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Dell(TM) Media Direct
Dell(TM) PC-Restore


Display 15.4" UltraSharp(TM) Widescreen WSXGA+ (1680x1050) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)

Memory 4GB ( 2 X 2048MB ) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
Audio Solution Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software

Video Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8600M GT

Hard Drives 160GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive
Hard Drive Partition Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 60GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive

Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
Roxio Creator 9.0

Microsoft(R) Works 8.5 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software)
McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) – 30 days trial

Bluetooth Module Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
Wireless Network Solution Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card

Color Kits Midnight Blue LCD display with Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam

Palmrest with Fingerprint Reader
Finger Print Reader Software

Adapter 90W AC Adapter
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Carry Case Dell(TM) Nylon Backpack
Shipment Box for Case

Dell Services:
Hardware Maintenance 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year complete cover
1 Year Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance) 24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-425-2066 Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Laptops

Total

Total Amount Rs72,408.00
Total Amount Before Tax Rs72,408.00
CD/CVD/Excise Duty Rs8,949.63
VAT - 4% Rs3,254.31
Total Amount Before OCTROI TAX Rs84,611.94
OCTROI - 0% Rs0.00
Total Tax Rs12,203.94
Total Amount After Tax Rs84,611.94


is this configuration fine???
is there any way to get more discounts??
what is CVD tax???
what is the difference b/w Basic System Installation and classic system installation???

i've configured this system keeping 'desktop replacement' in mind. so battery life and weight does not matter much for me.

waiting for expert opinions.....

 

[Pathik]

Do yourself a favour, wait for Dell to include t8x00 and newer 88xx/9x00 gpus in their customisation options.. The 45nm proccy upgrades should be done soon.

 

[v_joy]

thanx for replying...
but how soon do u think this upgrades will be made????
already i've waited for more than a month to happen...
now i really need this laptop....

 

[kumarmohit]

Max, a month wat with Apple out with Penryn stuff, it would not be long

 

[v_joy]

i have to wait for 1 more month!!!!
DAMN!!!
BTW how much performance gain will i get with peryn proccy???
will it cost more???

 

[Ankur Gupta]

Also it much better if you can add 2GB RAM on your own rather than taking it from Dell itself.
Check to make sure it does not void warranty.
If you want this laptop to a gaming laptop then wait for better gfx cards to arrive on laptops.

 

[v_joy]

i like gaming but i'm not very much into it...
all i want is a high performance desktop replacement which could last around 3 years...

also should i spend more on dell services????
i've kept it at lowest priority... only 1 yr warrenty only...

 

[desiibond]

if you are not a hardcore gamer, it makes no sense to buy XPS series. Better go for the Dell 1500 series with the same hardware and you will save more money.

you can also check hp dv series.
And yes, Go for Penryn based laptop. Being 45nm core, it will be more power efficient and powerful with higher performance-per-watt.

 

[v_joy]

XPS has better flaunt value & looks out of the crowd...
i really like its design...
actually i have a very old comp cant run any of the new games so i had to give up gamming... & when i'll get this new lappy, crysis will be the first game i'll try on it...

 

[Choto Cheeta]

80k, why not a MacBook Pro from USA ?? which woulb be 80k for their base model

 

[desiibond]

XPS has better flaunt value & looks out of the crowd...
i really like its design...
actually i have a very old comp cant run any of the new games so i had to give up gamming... & when i'll get this new lappy, crysis will be the first game i'll try on it...

crysis on a 8600GT really sucks. Better get 8800GT or 9xxx based laptop and that laptop would do a 2 yr marathon

can't say about 3 yrs as the games and apps are getting bigger and bigger every month.

 

[v_joy]

i dont have any relatives or friends outside india...
so no luck...

some1 plz tell me that should i spend more on dell services???????
is it worth spending 8k extra to get 2 yr complete cover warrenty???

there is no option for 8800GT so i'm going with 8600GT...

 

[Choto Cheeta]

*store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/Web...9784002/wo/Mlb3PqFdvrBB3TOu66u6hG6x134/2.?p=0

add some goodies like a better faster HDD an Apple care plan then buy some RAM from local store to run at full 4 GB if you wish which would made it Rs. 92k all

 

[v_joy]

not possible dude...
i really wish i could!!!!!

 

[desiibond]

yes. it is worthy to get 2 yr warranty.

I have a thinkpad with 3yr international warranty and after first year, Display, keyboard, motherboard had to be replaced. Better be safe than to be sorry.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

not possible dude...
i really wish i could!!!!!

Now days you can always have frnds frnd or some one at US who can arrange that for you its a lakc of investment you are talking so would be wise to wait for your opurtunity

 

[v_joy]

hmmm.....
really!! is it that imp!!!
never heard of getting LCD or keyboard replaced...
damn i'll have to reduce ram to adjust this.......

 

[desiibond]

there was a high voltage and donno how, laptop started behaving weirdly, rednes in display, problem with keys etc. Sent it to support and they replaced LCD, motherboard and Monitor as they were effected by the spike.

 

[v_joy]

hey choto do u know whats CVD tax????

i thought laptops r not affected by power surges....
is it a rare case?????
has anyone else here has experienced this????

 

[drgrudge]

The taxes you need to pay are: excise duty, VAT and octroi taxes. You need to pay CVD as the Dell is being imported (from China).

I have a Mercury Spike Buster for my MacBook. It's better to be safe than sorry. You're investing Rs 80k+, another 2k on misc stuffs hardly matters.


By the way, ses if you can get an Apple MacBook Pro from the USA. The base model costs Rs 80,000 and has far better features and better configuration than this Dell. Seriously try to get from USA.