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Just bought E1705 how I do?

post #1 of 28
2/19/06 at 5:13pm
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Inspiron E1705, Intel Core Solo Processor T1300 (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB) Qty: 1 Unit Price: $1,565.00
[222-1051] Inspiron E1705, Intel Core Solo Processor T1300 (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
[320-4558] 17 inch Wide-screen WXGA+ Display for Inspiron 9400/E 1705
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[341-2945] 60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive for Inspiron 9400/E1705
[412-0689] Image Restore
[420-4770] Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2, English, for Inspiron
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[430-1048] Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0, for Inspiron
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I was going to go with DUO..but rather save the bucks..for games didnt think the duo would make huge difference...though i am not sure

Think I did ok?
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post #2 of 28
2/19/06 at 5:47pm
Personally, I think the upgrade to duo is worth it because it really isn't all that much. I would have switched out that 7200 rpm HD for 5400 rpm, since it'll just make the notebook that much hotter and 5400 works just fine with games.


Still a nice notebook though, congrats. Btw, out of curiousity, why did you buy such a big warranty
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post #3 of 28
2/19/06 at 5:49pm
did you use any coupons? I think you could have done better. They are currently giving away some free upgrades, such as memory and dvd burner.
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post #4 of 28
2/19/06 at 6:09pm
I think I'd take the Duo Core over the 7200 HD
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post #5 of 28
2/19/06 at 6:13pm
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oh i did it through my EPP, and got 20% off and think it was free memory or something and why i got 4 year warranty

reason i went with 7200, is my last laptop had 5400 600m and was sstill too slow for me..

i thought about duo core but by going single wont that also save battery?

in terms of performance how mcuh difference Duo make for games?
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post #6 of 28
2/19/06 at 6:56pm
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Originally Posted by Augustus
oh i did it through my EPP, and got 20% off and think it was free memory or something and why i got 4 year warranty

reason i went with 7200, is my last laptop had 5400 600m and was sstill too slow for me..

i thought about duo core but by going single wont that also save battery?

in terms of performance how mcuh difference Duo make for games?
I'm not sure about battery life. But you keep mentioning games from what I understand a 7200 hd will give lower load times but gameplay isnt about load times. I also think a core duo will most likely send background tasks and processes to one core while the game is handled by the other core. So there might be a performance gain. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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post #7 of 28
2/19/06 at 7:42pm
Personally, I'd cancel the order and go get a 30% off coupon through ebay for use with EPP. It'll cost ya like $3; but it'll save you anost $200-$300 at least. I'd also go with the Core Duo, and I'd say a three year warranty is about as high as you need to go. A 7200 RPM drive will definitely be faster, and won't change the temps or batter life much at all. Some people debate whether it is worth the price difference, but if you want faster loard times; and have the cash, I'd do it. I'd have to agree that Core Duo would be more important though.
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post #8 of 28
2/19/06 at 7:45pm
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ok took your advice cancelled and used 30% herer what I got now

Inspiron E1705 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel 17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
Memory FREE!1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
Video Card 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 7800
Hard Drive 60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Office Software (not included in Windows XP) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) I chose McAfee included with the Starter, Silver, Gold or Platinum Package.
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Warranty 4Yr LtdWarr, At-Home,CompleteCare,30Day DOC,PC Training, 2Yr AntivirusSuite
Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Operating System Backup & Recovery PC Restore recovery system by Symantec
Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience


Total price after 30% + 12% EPP $1591
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post #9 of 28
2/19/06 at 7:52pm
I'd say the Core Duo and DVD burner s well worth it. Much better IMO.
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post #10 of 28
2/19/06 at 7:52pm
That looks much better...and for almost the same price.
and now you got Core Duo, t2400, still have the 7200, and you got a DVD burner.
Oh and if you are concerned about battery life. You should get a 9 cell battery..not a 6 cell.
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post #11 of 28
2/19/06 at 7:58pm
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Thanks yeah glad i found this forum =)


Btw this $150 mail in rebate..does that mean The price of $1591 is - 150

or $1591 including the mail in rebate?

SAVE $150 (After mail in rebate) w GOLD BUNDLE which includes 4Yr Limited Warranty, 4Yr At-Home Service, 4Yr Hardware Warranty Support, 4Yr CompleteCare, 90 day Training and 30 day HelpDesk How-to AssistanceExpires on 2006-12-01 12:59:59
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post #12 of 28
2/19/06 at 10:04pm
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Originally Posted by Augustus
Thanks yeah glad i found this forum =)


Btw this $150 mail in rebate..does that mean The price of $1591 is - 150

or $1591 including the mail in rebate?

SAVE $150 (After mail in rebate) w GOLD BUNDLE which includes 4Yr Limited Warranty, 4Yr At-Home Service, 4Yr Hardware Warranty Support, 4Yr CompleteCare, 90 day Training and 30 day HelpDesk How-to AssistanceExpires on 2006-12-01 12:59:59
It means $1591 -$150; but you have to prove you're an EPP member to get it.
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post #13 of 28
2/19/06 at 10:27pm
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Originally Posted by mZimm
It means $1591 -$150; but you have to prove you're an EPP member to get it.

oh np...that I am...=)

it says it should ship on feb 27th I am excited..going to give the wife my old 600m which was a great laptop
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post #14 of 28
2/19/06 at 10:32pm
I would drop the 4 year down to 3 year, get rid of the symantec bloatware, get the WUXGA instead of the WXGA+, and buy a second AC adapter and backpack (they come out to about $20 each after coupon).
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post #15 of 28
2/19/06 at 10:41pm
Augustus

I would like to get the same set up you did for that price. Can you tell me how you did it? The lowest I can get it is $1,800. How did you get the 30% and 12% off? Thanks
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post #16 of 28
2/19/06 at 11:02pm
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Originally Posted by dellbert
I would drop the 4 year down to 3 year, get rid of the symantec bloatware, get the WUXGA instead of the WXGA+, and buy a second AC adapter and backpack (they come out to about $20 each after coupon).

reason i went with WXGA i want lower native resolution especially to be able to play games...I am going to be using this to play EQ2 as my secondary machine...and I doubt I be able to get EQ2 to run at its native resolution of the UXGA with decent performance...

with my current 600m i have the XGA and I think the LCD looks great and was perfect in terms of resolution and readability for my eyes


i probably should have got the higher ac adapter...but oh well not sure if want to go through customer service and making all changes they tend to mess things up in past when i did that LOL

truth is more i thought about it wont be using on battery much anyway
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post #17 of 28
2/19/06 at 11:03pm
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Originally Posted by Clo@k
Augustus

I would like to get the same set up you did for that price. Can you tell me how you did it? The lowest I can get it is $1,800. How did you get the 30% and 12% off? Thanks

i found a 30% coupon off EPP, and ordered it through

www.dell.com/epp
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post #18 of 28
2/19/06 at 11:13pm
can you tell me where to find the 30%? I'm about to return my HP dv8000z and I'm trying to get this laptop for around $1,600
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post #19 of 28
2/19/06 at 11:30pm
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Originally Posted by Clo@k
can you tell me where to find the 30%? I'm about to return my HP dv8000z and I'm trying to get this laptop for around $1,600
Easiest is probably to buy one off of ebay for $3. Go with a powerseller though that has numerous of them for sale though, even if it's $1 more.
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post #20 of 28
2/19/06 at 11:39pm
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Originally Posted by Augustus
reason i went with WXGA i want lower native resolution especially to be able to play games...I am going to be using this to play EQ2 as my secondary machine...and I doubt I be able to get EQ2 to run at its native resolution of the UXGA with decent performance...

with my current 600m i have the XGA and I think the LCD looks great and was perfect in terms of resolution and readability for my eyes
The 7800 will have no problem running most games at native WUXGA rez, but if you have poor eyesight, then the WXGA+ makes a lot of sense for you. Keep in mind, though, that you'll be using a 17-inch display vs the 14-incher on your 600m. You can fit a lot more pixels on that big display. WUXGA on a 17-inch has the same pixel-pitch as WSXGA+ on a 15.4-inch, for example.
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