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9300 Australian PRICE CRASH!!! BUY NOW!!!

post #1 of 38
3/11/05 at 9:49pm
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Fellow Aussies,

Now is the time to buy!!! Go and check out dell.com.au. 33% off and free upgrades to 6800Go!!!

Good luck everyone!

Petar.
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post #2 of 38
3/12/05 at 1:10am
not really cheap. Similarly configured I9300 in singapore cost the same with only 1 exception, processor is 1.73 as compared to 2.0 in australia. Thats the only difference.
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post #3 of 38
3/12/05 at 2:23am
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Originally Posted by lktuio
not really cheap. Similarly configured I9300 in singapore cost the same with only 1 exception, processor is 1.73 as compared to 2.0 in australia. Thats the only difference.
No seriously, for Australia that is REALLY CHEAP. All up, I configured a system that I was quoted over $5000 for last week for under $3500. Now I wish I could order from the US, or Singapore or the UK, but Dell won't let me, so I'll take a +$1500 price reduction any day of the week.



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post #4 of 38
3/12/05 at 10:39am
holy shit nooooo
the same confingured with a 256 graphics card is $600 less then what i bought my 9200
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post #5 of 38
3/12/05 at 11:16am
I'm trying real hard resisting from the temptation of yet another upgrade. I really would regret it if Dell Australia comes out with the XPS2 in a few weeks. The only real difference between my 9200 and this 9300 is the 256mb video card. The battery life for the 9200 though would be at least 1-2 hours more.

If someone would know if there's in fact a chance at all that XPS2 will appear in Australia that would be great.

I'd probably try real hard holding off the upgrade this weekend....
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post #6 of 38
3/12/05 at 12:21pm
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Originally Posted by CanulaMan
I'm trying real hard resisting from the temptation of yet another upgrade. I really would regret it if Dell Australia comes out with the XPS2 in a few weeks. The only real difference between my 9200 and this 9300 is the 256mb video card. The battery life for the 9200 though would be at least 1-2 hours more.

If someone would know if there's in fact a chance at all that XPS2 will appear in Australia that would be great.

I'd probably try real hard holding off the upgrade this weekend....
...Or you could order the 9300 now, wait your 7 days before paying, wait your 2 weeks before shipping, wait just before your 21 days to return then... if the XPS2 has been released and seems reasonable, return it or...if the XPS2 hasn't been released after almost 6 weeks, it probably won't be. Win/win (or pretty close anyway).

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post #7 of 38
3/12/05 at 1:03pm
Heh I just ordered a 2nd 9300 with those deals, save myself $2000, hopefully I can return the one that will arrive in a few days under the total satisfaction policy. Luckily I'm working this weekend to get my mind of it, otherwise It'd be the slowest weekend EVAR.
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post #8 of 38
3/12/05 at 11:21pm
Hi guys:
I ordered a 6000 on Friday night. However, I ordered the exactly machine twice due to the order system crashed on dell web site. I rang them yesterday, and they are not open till Monday. It seems 9300 is a nicer, so I am wondering if I can cancel my orders (two 6000s I really meant one) and order a 9300 instead?
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post #9 of 38
3/13/05 at 12:23am
but if Dell is willing to give 33% off now... isnt it logic to wait for even greater discounts following this? Or has Dell made discounts like this in the past as a one off deal?
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post #10 of 38
3/13/05 at 12:26am
sounds like they are lowering their 9300 inventory to stock up on the XPS2.
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post #11 of 38
3/13/05 at 2:53am
Dell Oz have offered this type of deal quite regularly over the last few months. The largest reductions are on their higher end notebooks and desktops but they are only for the inspiron/dimension range not M70 and other small business focussed machines. It may take a month or two for such a good deal to come arround again and who knows what machines they may release by then. A word of warning theses "$1000 off" sales for one weekend a month are just the pattern of late. There are no guarantees of what deals will happen in the future.
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post #12 of 38
3/13/05 at 3:06am
After thinking seriously about the deal I think I'm happy to hold off this interim upgrade till the arrival of the XPS2 which WILL be a more worthwhile upgrade from the 9200. For the moment the increase in performance of the go6800 over the 9700 is not yet worth the up to 2 hours reduction in battery life for me.

Also from hearing that XPS2 is gonna appear in Europe shortly means that Australia also has a chance of offering this model. I would regret big time if I plunge myself into the current deal and find the XPS2 available in a month or so.

The deal is still a very good one though. For anyone not aiming to get the ultimate XPS2 I highly recommend getting the 9300 NOW. I doubt there would be another deal for at least another month or so.
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post #13 of 38
3/13/05 at 7:40am
Oh Man... this is so tempting... I love my 9100 but it cost me $3344 Australian a year ago... Just specced the following... so tempted.... so tempted....


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M510324 - Dell Inspiron(TM) 9300 Intel(R) Pentium(R) M 760/770 Notebook 1 2,658.00 2,658.00
Date 13/03/2005 09:38 PM
Catalog Number 338670
Base System Inspiron(TM) 9300 Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor at 760 1

2.0 GHz, 2MB Cache, 533 MHz FSB
Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional (English) 1

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional SP2 Edition (English) CD Media

I9300 System Driver CD Kit

Upgrade from Windows XP Home to XP Pro for A$99

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Software Driver
Dell Warranty & Support Services 1Yr Limited Warranty with Next Business Day Onsite Service 1

I choose to not protect my PC with the recommended 3YRS warranty& accident cover

1Year Onsite Warranty with Standard Phone Support (Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat 1000-1
Installation & Training Services No Installation Requested 1
DIMM Memory 1024MB (2 X 512MB) 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM 1
Keyboards Internal Dell(TM) 87 Keys Keyboard (English) 1
Softwares Microsoft(R) Works 7.0 1

Word Processor/ Spreadsheet/ Database/ Calendar/ Address Book/ E-mail tools
Security Software No Security Subscription (M) 1
Dell Media Experience Dell(TM) Media Experience Software 1
Floppy Drive No Floppy Drive 1
EIDE Hard Drives 60GB Ultra ATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive 1
Internal Optical Drive Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive 1

Cyberlinks PowerDVD Software

Sonic(TM) MyDVD(TM) and Sonic RecordNow! Software
Wireless Solution Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200 (802.11b/g) 54Mbps Mini-PCI Wireless Card 1
Internet ISP II AOL 3-Month Internet Offer 1
Modems Internal 56K Modem 1
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) Go 6800 1
Primary Battery 9-Cell 80Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Spare Primary Battery Additional 9-cell 80Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Freight Charges Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (Australia) 1
Limited Time Offer (For Online Orders Only) This bundle includes $1286 cash off 1
Limited Time Offer 1 Free upgrade from 128MB video to 256MB video 1
Remarks Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1
Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply 1
Items included in the System Integrated Stereo Sound with Subwoofer 1
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
Artic Silver with Alpine White accents on a black base 1
Displays 17" UltraSharp(TM) Wide Screen XGA+ TFT Display resolution: 1440x900 1
Internet ISP IV Telstra Dial-Up Trial Plan 1
Adapter 90W Primary AC Adapter (110V/220V) 1
Auto-Air Power Adapter Dell Combination Power Adapter (ANZ) 1
Carry Case No Case 1

Mod Specs Info (Australia)

Shipment Box with No Case

AC Adapter (110V/220V AUS) Document
S&P Flyer S&P Consumer Flyer 1

Total

Before Tax 2,658.00
GST - Australia - 10% 265.80
Total Amount AUD 2,923.80
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post #14 of 38
3/13/05 at 9:58pm
How's this for bad timing - I'd been eyeing off the 9300 for a while but it was too expensive so I decided to pick up a Powerbook for sex appeal instead.

Sure enough, Dell does a massive discount on the 9300 only a few days after I get my PB so now I've ordered the 9300 at this awesome new price and have to find a buyer for my PB sometime over the next few days so I can pay off my 9300 order.

Wish me luck selling my PB but I can't wait to get my Dell!
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post #15 of 38
3/14/05 at 3:08am
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On top of this awesome deal (33% off and free video card upgrade) there is a FURTHER $300 off orders that are upgraded and completed on the Web, PLUS a free leather bag under certain conditions.

Time is running out though...

Just put mine through, was unfortunately only able to make use of the 33% off and free video. They won't let me do the further 300 bucks off as I'm not buying over the Web. Which is bullshit but what can you do...

Finally I will have the 6800Go... Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Any idea how long this thing will take to ship?
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post #16 of 38
3/14/05 at 3:10am
10 working days was what they told me. Apparently there is no hold up on parts here in Australia.

Cheers
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post #17 of 38
3/14/05 at 11:41pm
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Same, I got 8 to 10 from today. Just got the order going through.

Petar.
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post #18 of 38
3/15/05 at 2:05am
Where is the link to this deal?. I have already taken delivery of my 9300, so I want to see how much cheaper one is with this deal
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post #19 of 38
3/15/05 at 2:15am

Xps2

The $64,000 question is ..... Are we going to see the XPS2 in Australia.....no one in Dell Australia will or can say......how hard can it be for someone to say one way or another what the Dells intentions are re this model
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post #20 of 38
3/15/05 at 2:20am
I doubt we'll see it, and if we do it'll be over $4k which makes the sub-$3k 9300 look even more attractive I reckon.

Bah, who am I kidding, I'd kill for that 6800 Ultra card.
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