Just ordered Inspiron 1520
After long hesitation i orderd my new Inspiron 1520 with the following spec.
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The total comes to CAD 1366.26 (incl tax)
Here in Canada we don't have the same discount as our US counterparts.
I guess i could have gone for T7100 instead of T5250 but the cost ($150) doesn't justify my choice (besides we don't have option for other processors). I feel the processor is a step backward compared to my current inspiron 6400 (T2050) (am i right here or both of them are pretty much the same :confused:).
Besides the processor (though i should be ok :rolleyes:) i am happy with my order. But the estimated shipdate is July 27th which is small disappointment :D. Would be doing clean formating and dual boot with xp media center once i get my laptop.
Any comments on this order
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
It's a pretty good config, but if it was within your budget, you should have gone for a better processor, like the T7100 or T7300.
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Although the clock speed of the T2050 is faster than that of the T5250, the T5250 will perform better because it as twice as much L2 cache and a faster fsb. So no worries there. The CPU will not be a bottleneck for gaming. Seems like a pretty good deal considering it has an 8600m gt.
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Just a reminer, all these gloat threads about new machine should be posted in the official 'New Dell' thread.
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Just a reminer, all these gloat threads about new machine should be posted in the official 'New Dell' thread. sorry about that. How do i move it to official "New Dell" thread:(
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Don't forget, July 27th is probably your estimated date of arrival, not ship.
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Sounds like Canada sucks for getting computers, but you have hockey so i think you still win.
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Sounds like Canada sucks for getting computers, but you have hockey so i think you still win. Yeah. You can't even get the Core 2 Duo 7300 in Canada (max is 7100), unless you complain to a few Dell reps and find one who can get you the upgrade. THEN he/she might say "sorry but if you do this you lose your coupon!," but I was having none of that BS :P
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Yeah. You can't even get the Core 2 Duo 7300 in Canada (max is 7100), unless you complain to a few Dell reps and find one who can get you the upgrade. THEN he/she might say "sorry but if you do this you lose your coupon!," but I was having none of that BS :P You actually can configure a t7300 or a t7500 but then you won't get a discount (link below)
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...OC=N15202V_R_E
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Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
I got the T7300 with little hassle, $1611 Canadian with taxes.
Inspiron 1520
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (4MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
System Color: Midnight Blue Color with Microsatin Finish
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
Monitor: 15.4 inch High Resolution 1440x920
Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT
Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
Wireless Networking Cards: Dell Wireless 1490 802.11g Mini-Card
Primary Battery: 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Services: 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Here in Canada we don't have the same discount as our US counterparts.
I guess i could have gone for T7100 instead of T5250 but the cost ($150) doesn't justify my choice (besides we don't have option for other processors). I feel the processor is a step backward compared to my current inspiron 6400 (T2050) (am i right here or both of them are pretty much the same :confused:).
Besides the processor (though i should be ok :rolleyes:) i am happy with my order. But the estimated shipdate is July 27th which is small disappointment :D. Would be doing clean formating and dual boot with xp media center once i get my laptop.
Any comments on this order
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
It's a pretty good config, but if it was within your budget, you should have gone for a better processor, like the T7100 or T7300.
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Although the clock speed of the T2050 is faster than that of the T5250, the T5250 will perform better because it as twice as much L2 cache and a faster fsb. So no worries there. The CPU will not be a bottleneck for gaming. Seems like a pretty good deal considering it has an 8600m gt.
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Just a reminer, all these gloat threads about new machine should be posted in the official 'New Dell' thread.
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Just a reminer, all these gloat threads about new machine should be posted in the official 'New Dell' thread. sorry about that. How do i move it to official "New Dell" thread:(
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Don't forget, July 27th is probably your estimated date of arrival, not ship.
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Sounds like Canada sucks for getting computers, but you have hockey so i think you still win.
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Sounds like Canada sucks for getting computers, but you have hockey so i think you still win. Yeah. You can't even get the Core 2 Duo 7300 in Canada (max is 7100), unless you complain to a few Dell reps and find one who can get you the upgrade. THEN he/she might say "sorry but if you do this you lose your coupon!," but I was having none of that BS :P
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
Yeah. You can't even get the Core 2 Duo 7300 in Canada (max is 7100), unless you complain to a few Dell reps and find one who can get you the upgrade. THEN he/she might say "sorry but if you do this you lose your coupon!," but I was having none of that BS :P You actually can configure a t7300 or a t7500 but then you won't get a discount (link below)
http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...OC=N15202V_R_E
Answer:
Re: Just ordered Inspiron 1520
I got the T7300 with little hassle, $1611 Canadian with taxes.
Inspiron 1520
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (4MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
System Color: Midnight Blue Color with Microsatin Finish
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
Monitor: 15.4 inch High Resolution 1440x920
Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT
Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
Wireless Networking Cards: Dell Wireless 1490 802.11g Mini-Card
Primary Battery: 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Services: 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support