Posts by IntgrSpin

At the end of the day, you usually wind up paying about the same regardless of when you buy. (if they aren't throwing in 40%, then they are throwing in 25% + free shipping, + some random free upgrade, or some such thing) I ordered an...

Dell's calculus predicts that most users who want high end graphics also want a large screen. They're pretty much right. If that particular size is what you want, then I'd go for a Sager 7620 from PCTorque.

Hey, interested in a swap? I have an unopened Maxtor 250GB external harddrive I'm looking to be rid of...

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I dunno... You get a warranty for free for the 1st year. After a year, the computer drops in value by quite a bit (about half), so the replacement cost of a similar unit is low. If something major dies say... 13-20 months after...

Adam, What are you looking to spend? I'm next heading to London (I live in NY) about mid-May, and I'd be happy to bring one over with me. I can get an XPS2 for about $2300 USD (just not sure if Dell can ship to me in time).

Quote: I heard that they dont mind taking a cut in profit in order to boost up sales figures. I've been told that their Inspiron/Dimension profit margins are razor thin to negative. Their Lattitude/Precision/OptiPlex...

Prices drop heavily just before a new model comes out. Many people on this forum follow the market pretty closely (being the psychotic enthusiasts we are), so if you follow things here for a few months, it'll be pretty obvious when to buy.

US home buyers have the "no tax" advantage in some states. Please Dell, never ever come to NY!

The outlet is tricky. Usually, the prices on used comps are higher than new comps with coupons. But... Occaisionally, there is something in there really really cheap. You pretty much have to KNOW what you are after, going...