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How's this for a nicely spec'd 9400 (CDN)?

post #1 of 18
7/1/06 at 6:53pm
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Inspiron 9400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB) Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, English
Screen 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
Memory FREE Upgrade from 512MB to 1GB DDR SDRAM - $120 Value
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
Hard Drive 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
CD/DVD BURNER 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition
Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 1 Yr Return to Depot Service with 1 Yr Tech Support

$1899 CDN + taxes
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post #2 of 18
7/1/06 at 8:35pm
looks really good 2 me!!!!!
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post #3 of 18
7/1/06 at 8:40pm
downgrade cpu and upgrade warranty?
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post #4 of 18
7/1/06 at 8:52pm
Yeah - I'd go with a 1.8x/2.0 Duo. The extra 160Mhz isn't going to be a great asset, and you're going to want a Merom eventually anyway.
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post #5 of 18
7/1/06 at 9:31pm
make sure u get complete care, it will greatly help out.
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post #6 of 18
7/1/06 at 9:37pm
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Interesting, I never thought the warranties were necessary...maybe I should reconsider.
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post #7 of 18
7/1/06 at 10:07pm
Didn't you own a Dell already, and complain and return it?
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post #8 of 18
7/1/06 at 10:17pm
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Sure did.
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post #9 of 18
7/1/06 at 11:00pm
So you are buying another one...

Why?
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post #10 of 18
7/1/06 at 11:40pm
^^^^^
touche!


as far as the price goes, thats awsome, I'd hit it.

You should consider the complete care. I didnt bother, i'm cheap and take good care of my stuff, but it is good coverage if you do take your laptop out every day.
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post #11 of 18
7/1/06 at 11:40pm
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The 9400 is cheaper and I don't imagine I'll have the same issues twice. If I do, then it's an inherent problem with Dell not just a bad laptop (lemon).

I'm looking at the M1210 as well but, for the price, it's signifigantly less powerful than the 9400 for only a marginal cost saving.

I've also had no luck finding a suitable replacement via the retail route.

The 6400 and under models have no video card options that I like.
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post #12 of 18
7/1/06 at 11:43pm
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Hardly a "touche"...

For the record, I complained about getting a lemon (M1710) that had a terrible screen and a defective sound card. So I returned it instead of dealing with what would have been a cyclical return/repair future.

Now I am considering purchasing another Dell with the hopes that I don't have the same problems. The fact that I can rig a 9400 to be spec-even with the 1710 for $300 less is why I am posting this query.
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post #13 of 18
7/1/06 at 11:54pm
Well, if you bought a $3000 Dell, and you were dissapointed, I'm not sure a $1500 Dell is going to meet your standards

I remember your posts, and you absolutely dogging the M1710's meager screen, and how HP etc have such better screens, just surprised your going back for more

I mean I absolutely love my E1705, but I was just wondering?
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post #14 of 18
7/2/06 at 12:06am
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Well, in my case the 1710 was $2099 and the 1904 is $1899 so the price difference isn't that big. But, yes, I was dissapointed.

However, many have told me that it was likely just a bad "batch" and others have received nice screens, etc. So, I thought I'd give it another go.

Plus, this time around, I can save a few bucks knowing that the backpack and fancy lights aren't that important.

Yes, the HP screens I've had are better. But, all things considered, the components on the Dell keep me coming back.
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post #15 of 18
7/2/06 at 12:17am
Thats all I wanted to hear

If it's only a $300 difference, I would go with a M1710 personally.

Good luck, price looks good!
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post #16 of 18
7/2/06 at 1:01am
being in canada must sorta suck price wise.... like here i love it that i could get an E1705 for usually about 500-700 lower in price with similar specs so im sorry to hear about all your problems... and indeed i do believe you must have had a lemon because their new computers should never come with those type of issues
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post #17 of 18
7/2/06 at 9:25am
Agreed with the above, you also have to remember Pink, he's talking Canadian funds, so it ends up being roughly the same amount
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post #18 of 18
7/2/06 at 11:42am
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On the whole, the price difference between Canada and the US isn't that bad. It seems that instead of coupons we simply have "sales" that amount to a similar discount.

The 1710 I had configured was about $500 more on the US site before rebates so, in the end, they can be closer in price than you'd think.
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