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post #1 of 37
2/8/04 at 7:46pm
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I am THAT close to pulling the trigger on an 8600 refurb.... but something, SOMETHING is keeping me from doing it. Driving me INSANE!
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post #2 of 37
2/8/04 at 7:52pm
Ok a little vauge? Perhaps you can tell us what it is and maybe some 8600 owner's can console you and hold your hand through the process.
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post #3 of 37
2/8/04 at 7:56pm
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I don't need my hand held. 1. I hate making certain decisions, and 2. I am a cheap ass
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post #4 of 37
2/8/04 at 8:00pm
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Specs

$1204 w/1 year mail in warranty, $1323 w/ 3 year, shipped

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows XP Home
Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM at 333MHz
Hard Disk Drive: 60 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
Video: 64MB nVidia GEForce FX GO5200
NoteBook Screen: 15.4 inch WXGA Notebook Screen
Network Interface Card: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 mini PCI Card
CD Read-Write Drive: 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
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post #5 of 37
2/8/04 at 8:06pm
Just personal opinion but I think warranties are pretty much useless. The accadential protection warranty might be worthwhile. But if you read the statistics electronics that fail within the first month 90% of the time. Also there are so many things that are no covered under warranty. And being a technical genius I've taken apart all of my laptops and I'm willing to bet that voids my warranty.
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post #6 of 37
2/8/04 at 8:12pm
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Yeah, I like to get into stuff myself, but I would never tell them that I did it of course
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post #7 of 37
2/8/04 at 8:13pm
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Just found another one with almost the same specs except it has a 4X DVD burner and a WSXGA+ for about $1300 with the 1 year
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post #8 of 37
2/8/04 at 9:55pm
That outlet exists to torment you erik
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post #9 of 37
2/8/04 at 9:57pm
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I know it does. But I let it get to me, huh?
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post #10 of 37
2/8/04 at 9:59pm
url to this outlet?
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post #11 of 37
2/8/04 at 10:12pm
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=22&l=en&s=dfh
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post #12 of 37
2/8/04 at 10:17pm
I don't think you can get the Accidental Ins (Idiot insurance) WITHOUT th Extended warranty..........I agree ex warranties are a waste to all but a handful of users. I think you can buy the other type at numourous websites if you do a search.

Insure yourself.....
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post #13 of 37
2/8/04 at 10:19pm
What do you mean insure yourself Tombo? What kinda insurance is this?
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post #14 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:40pm
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I think I am going to stop posting about all this... I think people are getting annoyed... sorry
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post #15 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:45pm
Not so much annoyed as bemused methinks Erik You've been pondering this decision for almost two weeks now I think. Do you know what exactly is causing you not to just jump in?
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post #16 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:47pm
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Spending money. I am NOT an impulse buyer, but you all know that by now
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post #17 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:49pm
Ah *lol* Fair enough then. Well, basically you have to convince yourself that you do want a laptop (assuming you still do!), then just ignore that voice in your head that says 'don't spend that much!'. Purchasing online is a big help for that I've found, you don't actually feel like you're spending money
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post #18 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:50pm
Also, given the amount of time you've been looking, I'd hardly call it an impulse!
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post #19 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:50pm
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Oh believe me, I still want a replacement laptop!
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post #20 of 37
2/8/04 at 11:55pm
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I guess the other thing I am concerned about is that I will get it, not like it, and have to send it back. To me thats just another pain in the arse... sending it back and starting all over.
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