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post #21 of 48
5/23/05 at 12:35am
Definately get RAM from elsewhere. Dell charge WAY too much.
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post #22 of 48
5/23/05 at 2:29am
yes, the 8cell is the one that'll last longer on battery. Definately get one from the Dell outlet if you're on a budget. With the current Dell coupons, the very best you can do is $400 off $1399+, so its still a bit over your budget. I've seen many 700m's in the outlet go for about $800-$850...with something like a 1.6GHz Pentium M, 40GB HDD, CDRW/DVD-ROM combo, and 256mb RAM. As long as its 200pin DDR333 (I think DDR400 is backwards compatible as well) Laptop SODIMM RAM, it should work fine. I very frequently see a 256mb stick sell for about $25 on the for sale part of forums like this one...or a 512mb stick go for about $50. I agree with MitchellO, don't get RAM from dell as they charge a lot for it heh. Good luck!
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post #23 of 48
5/23/05 at 3:21am
you can also try ebay for dell ram...most people who upgrade tend to sell their factory installed modules on ebay for somewhere near $25-30 shipped for a 256mb stick...it'll probably be the same kind/brand of RAM you buy from dell anyways since its coming from a dell system...

agreed..DELL charges WAY to much for ram that isn't even a real "brand" name anyways..
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post #24 of 48
5/23/05 at 2:37pm
What about getting a dell financial account? It allowed me to get the laptop I wanted rather than the one I could buy with cash, which wasn't much.
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post #25 of 48
5/23/05 at 3:50pm
Since you're obviously a pathetic starving student with holes in her Birkenstocks and more than likely perpetually hungry, I will donate a 256 meg stick recently removed from my very own 700m.

This offer is only good if you actually buy a 700m. If you do, PM me and I'll mail it to you. Maybe you can do my heart transplant for free someday.
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post #26 of 48
5/23/05 at 7:36pm
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Ok so I talked to the financial advisor today and got some good and bad news. I was told they can help re-imburse on a laptop; however, it has to be from school and a MAC. I am not fluent in MAC at all. I still prefer the 700m in a way since I more accomodated to windows.

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What about getting a dell financial account? It allowed me to get the laptop I wanted rather than the one I could buy with cash, which wasn't much.
This is why I am considering what you wrote; but my question is... how is Dell in this? I heard on here that they scam you with the interest rate really fast. You have to be approved for some premium to get no interest for a year but then can also change. Anyone experience this care to explain how all this works? online payment? is there penalty for paying off or late? interest rate changes?

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Since you're obviously a pathetic starving student with holes in her Birkenstocks and more than likely perpetually hungry, I will donate a 256 meg stick recently removed from my very own 700m.

This offer is only good if you actually buy a 700m. If you do, PM me and I'll mail it to you. Maybe you can do my heart transplant for free someday.
Gee... thanks for being a sweetie and a sarcastic tulip-LOL.
If I do get 700m, I will let you know and yes I guess I would owe you a heart transplant for memory huh? except it wouldn't be PC memory I am talking about now

Thanks hun... ;p

Thanks everyone for your help, its hedious on the wallet for me right now but I will get through... somehow...

ciao-Sarah
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post #27 of 48
5/24/05 at 12:19am
If you are still interested, Dell is having another $740 off $1500 coupon. Check out http://www.slickdeals.net
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post #28 of 48
5/24/05 at 12:29am
Why is it that Del US get 50% off coupons and we don't
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post #29 of 48
5/24/05 at 12:37am
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So I take it that I need to spend $1499 to apply the coupon?
If so, what would you recommend? cpu, memory upgrade? I like to get the 8cell battery as default.
Thank you, hopefully I can finally make a purchase...
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post #30 of 48
5/24/05 at 12:57am
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I tried the coupon codes but it pops up with a window saying its already expired~
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post #31 of 48
5/24/05 at 1:01am
They often have a usage limit, like 1000 uses.
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post #32 of 48
5/24/05 at 1:11am
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Originally Posted by wdrx
I tried the coupon codes but it pops up with a window saying its already expired~

It won't work until 8 AM, no clue what TZ. I just speced one with 1.6, 256, 60gb. remote control, extended battery and *MS Office Small Business* for 816 with discount, not too shabby!
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post #33 of 48
5/24/05 at 2:24am
even though it won't start yet, make up your mind first. Be ready to order right away, because that coupon will probably expire in less than an hour...
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post #34 of 48
5/24/05 at 2:55am
I built this for US$1500 on the dot:

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# Inspiron 700m


Catalog Number / Description Product Code SKU Id
Inspiron 700m:
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 745 (1.80 GHz/400MHz FSB)12.1-in WXGA MM18WN [221-5355] 1
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home WHXP [412-0689][420-4766][463-2282][420-4928][420-4830] 11
Limited Warranty, Services and Support:
1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-In Service ST111RR [950-3337][950-9057][960-6910][960-6890] 29
Memory:
512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms 512MB2D [311-3688] 3
Hard Drive:
60 GB Hard Drive 60GB [341-0934] 8
CD ROM/DVD ROM:
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability 8XDVDRW [313-3098][420-5111] 16
Primary Battery:
65 WHr 8-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 8BAT [310-5292] 27
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed):
Microsoft Office Small Business - Includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IXPESBM [412-0488] 22
Security Software:
No Security Subscription NSNOR [412-0802] 25
Dial-Up Internet Access:
6 Months America Online Internet Access Included AOLDHS [412-0625][420-3224][412-0787] 37
Wireless Networking Card:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps) IP2915 [430-1166] 19
Network Adapters:
Integrated Network Card INTNIC [430-0530] 13
Modem:
Internal 56K Modem 56MPC [313-1917] 14
Digital Music:
Dell Jukebox - easy-to-use music player and CD burning software MMBASE [412-0741] 26
Digital Imaging or Digital Photography:
Photo Album™ SE Basic DPS [412-0744] 38
Dell Media Experience:
Dell™ Media Experience DMX [412-0751] 115
Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 ADOBER [430-1048] 15
Financial Software:
No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial QBSSP [420-5139] 83
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post #35 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:05am
Thread Starter 
coupon doesn't work even tried to go over a bit on 1500...
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post #36 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:16am
Thread Starter 
sad... no work even typed in the specific eval code mentioned in coupon and before submit final order it is 15xx
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post #37 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:17am
This one? VRSG541NMGQ800 There's supposed to be 15,000 uses, I can't imagine they're gone already.
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post #38 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:18am
Thread Starter 
I gett his

Coupons Entered
The following coupons have been entered but require additional information or do not meet eligibility requirements. Click "View Details" link(s) for more information.
Dell Home Customers:

price did not change after I entered...
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post #39 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:19am
Did you use this special page?

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=19&l=en&s=dhs
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post #40 of 48
5/24/05 at 10:21am
Thread Starter 
oh hey~ it works now
have to go to the specific site too... guess they got picked out models for the price
hope they are new though
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