Question:
2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
Just won an auction on eBay. The item was a Dell Inspiron e1705 for $1,254.94 (this includes shipping and insurance). However, having little experience in buying (or even bidding on eBay) you can understand that I am anxious and hesitant to follow through the purchase process. Here's the listing along with the laptop's configuration:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
I wish to use the laptop for gaming and working with graphics and other tools to design video games. I understand that I kind of rushed to bid on this item without proper and necessary research, but, do you think that this e1705 will do the job?
A few things worry me about the e1705 that may or may not be worth the worry. Is this important to consider:
(1) CPU is 1.66ghz, though a dual core. Will I still be able to play games that require a minimum of 1.8 ghz processor without any degradation in the running of the game?
(2) 1gb RAM is 533mhz in speed; slower than the 677mhz CPU. Is this bad?
(3) Wireless card is the older "Dell Wireless 1390 (802.11 b/g 54MB)" whereas a "3945 802.11a/g" is newer available for this notebook model. Should I care?
(4) Soundcard is integrated, whereas a SoundBlaster brand is available as alternative from Dell.com. What do I lose w/ generic?
(5) Short 1-year warranty...is it even transferable?
(6) HDD is probably 5400 RPM, whereas 7200 is recommended for gaming.
(6) ...and what about infamous Dell's trialware?
Do you think the above matters are important for the purpose primarity for which I'll use this laptop?
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
well,
its almost as good a deal as you can get from dell.com
however it will possibly ship to you faster.
its no bargain if thats what you mean.
750 off 2000 coupons are available to everyone.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
750 off 2000 coupons are available to everyone.
Would you point me to one?
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
click on the Dell Coupons tab here on NBR
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
I still used the 750 off coupons and it comes up priced at 1,600. Is there a reason why I can't get it down futher? and my coupons won't stack.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
make one for 2000 exactly
get the 7800 go and uxga screen
take 750 off its 1250 shipped
this ebay seller isnt free shipping either i might add. but no sales tax.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
there's also a stackable $100 coupon out there. check out xpbargains.com if you need the code.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
Wait; this is ebay? You can get a way better deal direct.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
When I start off they already do a price reduction so when I put on the coupon it takes it from the original price which was priced way over 2,000. How do I see the actual price without the auto discount.
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Re: 2nd opinion-Dell e1705 for $1,254.94
um
im not going to go through how use the dell site with you. youre going to figure it out, or your iq is too low to figure it out and youre going to give up.
this is your moment of truth.