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post #1 of 176
4/19/06 at 1:25pm
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I'm working on a quote. Please post yours here and we can compare. My original quote was with a GS video card, so I've removed it. Last year we did this with XPS gen2 and got a great deal.
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post #2 of 176
4/19/06 at 3:36pm
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I've been offered this system for 1999 GBP. Note only 1gb, but upgrading is cheaper when not using Dell. There is an extra battery included. PM me if you want details of how to get it.

(N04XPS6a) Inspiron XPS M1710 Qty 1

Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
Catalog Number: 202
Module Description Show Details
Base Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
Memory 1024MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x512)
Keyboard Single Pointing Internal Keyboard (UK/Ire) - (QWERTY)
Video Card XPS 512MB NIVIDIA7#174; GeForce™ Go 7900 GTX
Hard Drive 100GB (7,200 rpm) Hard Drive
Modem Internal 56K v.92 Capable Fax Modem
CD/DVD Drives 8X DVD+/-RW with Software (with Media)
Wireless Local Area Networking Intel® Pro WLAN 3945 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g 54 Mbps) for Duo Processors
Shipping Documents System Documentation
Gedis Bundle Reference N04XPS6A - XPS M1710 Better
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 7.0
Standard Warranty 1-Year International On-site service
Cover It with Dell Support Services 3-Year International On-site service
AntiVirus & Security Software No Security/Anti-Virus Software
Power Supply 130W AC Adapter
Dell Photo Album No Photo Organising/Sharing Software
Paint Shop No Photo Editing Software
Order Information Inspiron Order - UK
Primary Battery Second Primary 9 Cell 80 WHr battery
Additional Battery - Ships Separately Second 9-cell , 80 Whr Li-Ion primary battery (optional)
Carrying Cases No Carrycase
Microsoft OS Labels Genuine Vista® Capable Logo Label
Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience 3.1 Basic - Inspiron
Adobe Reader English - Adobe Reader 6.0
Dell Internet Order Dell Internet Order.
LCD 17¿ UltraSharp™ WUXGA display with TrueLife™ Display resolution: 1920 x 1200
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post #3 of 176
4/19/06 at 6:27pm
Perhaps it's worth asking for the 1Gb as a single DIMM only...then you can upgrade to 2Gb more easily. I think they may be able to do things like that if you ask over the phone.
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post #4 of 176
4/19/06 at 6:35pm
hmm on this one i can't even configure 4gb of ram although why you would want that much atm is beyond me.
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...pn_xps_m1710_2

Graphics card really does look impressive!
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post #5 of 176
4/19/06 at 6:58pm
JimBob,

Thanks for the quote. I've tried getting a similar one online and it went to 2033GBP. My original XPS Gen 2 was purchased for around 1770 GBP while they had been asking around 2300 GBP, a saving of almost 600 pounds. Do you reckon we could drive the price down by pushing?

Cheers--Alex
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post #6 of 176
4/19/06 at 7:02pm
Phone up and negotiate. I got about £350 off the online price.
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post #7 of 176
4/19/06 at 7:08pm
i just got my m170 a month ago, might sell it and get the m1710, someone needs to step up and be the balth'azar of the uk.
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post #8 of 176
4/20/06 at 8:20am
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Warrior kid, yeah I remember you from last year. That is exactly what I am driving for here. Our rep got tons of sales after giving that guy Mike something a good quote

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Originally Posted by WillBer
Phone up and negotiate. I got about £350 off the online price.
I did. So far I got 100 off. Post your spec and pm people the name of your salesperson so we can contact them. This is what we did last year and saved an absolute bundle.
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post #9 of 176
4/20/06 at 9:27am
Quote:
Originally Posted by JimBob
Warrior kid, yeah I remember you from last year. That is exactly what I am driving for here. Our rep got tons of sales after giving that guy Mike something a good quote


I did. So far I got 100 off. Post your spec and pm people the name of your salesperson so we can contact them. This is what we did last year and saved an absolute bundle.
I got £150 off last summer by ringing them up and asking if there was a student discount available. They said I could either have the discount, or have an XPS backpack. Since I didn't want to advertise the fact that I sometimes carry an extremely expensive laptop about, I went for the discount.
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post #10 of 176
4/20/06 at 9:42am
Bl**dy hell that new machine is cheap; I've just been on the Dell UK website to spec one up and it's incredible! When the XPS2 was launched last year it was about £2200 for a basic model with 512mb of RAM! Now you can have a really decent with 1gb RAM, 2ghz CPU and 7900GTX for only £1500!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #11 of 176
4/20/06 at 10:32am
I know of a sales rep to call pm me if you interested, his colleage gave me a good deal on a xps in Dublin
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post #12 of 176
4/20/06 at 10:36am
I'm seriously thinking of selling my current girlfriend to buy a new one, I just can't believe they are so cheap.
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post #13 of 176
4/20/06 at 10:44am
your lappy is still good man how did you get your 3d mark so high
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post #14 of 176
4/20/06 at 10:44am
oh ok i get it 470/1250,
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post #15 of 176
4/20/06 at 10:56am
Yeh I reckon she'll go further but I can't be bothered with overclocking atm, it runs COD2 and FEAR pretty good at 1600x1200 with AA & AF.

But as someone who multitasks all the time with their machine Core Duo would be really handy.
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post #16 of 176
4/20/06 at 11:10am
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There seems to be 200GBP off today, so I guess the quote I gave yesterday will be approx 1800-1850 now
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post #17 of 176
4/20/06 at 6:17pm
Ordered this tonight for 1950 GBP

Gently persuaded the Sales Associate to gimme 2GB RAM (2x1024) (he consulted his manager) instead of 1GB. Didn't push for more LOL.

Got sucked in by the pointless 2.16Ghz CPU !

Upgrading my I9100 (the hot, noisy suitcase that warms my room).


N04XPS6A - XPS M1710 Better
XPS M1710 Duo Processor T2600 (2.16 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB)
17" UltraSharp Wide Screen WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Display with TrueLife
Save 200£(ex VAT)
English - System Documentation
UK/Ireland - Power Cord
Microsfot Vista Capable Logo Label
Resource CD - contains Diagnostics and Drivers
2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)
100GB (7,200 rpm) Hard Drive
Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with Software
Cineplayer Software DVD Player incl Decoder - Preactivated (With Media)
Roxio MyDVD*Basic (With Media)
130W AC Adapter
Primary 80 Watt/Hour, 9 CELL Battery (Optional Upsell)
No Carrycase
XPS 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX
UK - Modem Cable and Adapter
European - Dell TrueMobile 350 internal Bluetooth Module
Europe - Intel Pro WLAN 3945 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g 54 Mbps) for Duo Processors
UK/Ire - (QWERTY) - Single Pointing Internal Keyboard
M1710 Software Drivers
English - Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 including Media
English - Microsoft Works 7.0
English - Corel Photo Album6 Trial Edition
English - Corel Paint Shop ProX Trial Edition
Dell Support 3.0
English - Adobe Reader 6.0
AOL 8, BT + Tiscali UK ISP
English - McAfee Security Centre V7.0 90 day Trial Version
Upg to 3Y NBD (Next Business Day) On-site
Base Warranty
1Y NBD (Next Business Day) On-site
MS Office Pack - (30-day license) - English - Improve Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Email skills
PROMO - Digital Music e-Learning Lite Pack, 60-day, En/Fr/De/Es/It - Go to www.learndell.com/euro to register
Inspiron Order - UK
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post #18 of 176
4/20/06 at 7:05pm
the dell sales team for the uk are twats, soooooo unprofessional.
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post #19 of 176
4/22/06 at 8:05am
I got mine anyone in the uk pm me
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post #20 of 176
4/22/06 at 9:17am
If you're buying in the UK from the online site, check this site out:

http://www.quidco.co.uk

I've only used it to buy a TV but it's worth looking into as you should be able to get 4.5% cashback.

John
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