Another laptop post..

[splashpot]

Let me know what you guys think. I'd only be using it for poker, pokertracker, internet, movies, downloading, and chatting. No graphics intensive games. Thanks a lot.

Dell Inspiron 9300
-Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
-17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
-256MB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 1 Dimm(I'm buying another 512 from another site)
-60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
-24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
-64MB ATIs™ Mobility Radeon™ X300
-6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)
-Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)

Anything else you would upgrade?

[Cactus Cactus]

huh...funny you say that you are looking at that because I was about to buy one. How much are you paying for that? DO you know of any coupons to use?

[illogical]

That 9300 is a huge mofo. How much are you paying? I have a 6000 and I think that's even too big...

[Cubswin]

That computer will suit your needs just fine... just wait until a deal runs on the 9300 so you dont get hosed.

cubs

[Freakin]

2 things.

1) buy an additonal 1GB instead of 512. You'll be much happier.
2) Consider buying an additional 9-cell battery, and keeping the 6-cell as a backup. You'll probably like the extra battery life

Freakin

[Cactus Cactus]

cubs--- when do you think there will be a deal on the 9300, like you said wait for one, but where do I find the offer

[Cubswin]

just stay tuned to the zoo.... i will usually post good deals if there are any going on... or someone else will if they beat me to it. you could also check out the hot deals forum over at fatwallet.com.

cubs

[krazyace5]

http://www.gottadeal.com/dell.php

coupons here.

[pokerlaw]

I was also thinking about getting the 9300. It seems to be the best quality/price that offers a resolution allowing 4 tabling.

cnet.com had some good comparision info. I priced one for $2,300 and chance on the site - 512 RAM. Dell had a $750 "instant rebate" on the site.

Planning to buy in August - so I am far from certain on a brand, but the 9300 seems pretty solid. I have two concerns thusfar:

1) might be too bulky to bring to and from class - 20 min subway.

2) cnet.com had some readers issue VERY negative reviews on the quality of the WUGA when viewed in the native (1900x1200) resolution on the 9200 and 9300 - something about the anti-glare stick placed over the screen, so I would like to see te monitor for itself running four tables first.

definetly let me know if you have tried one

[Arnfinn Madsen]

Hi,
Got mine a week ago. It is large, so it is not that new laptop-feeling, but the screen is awesome (remember to not buy standard screen but upgrade to WUXGA) for multitabling.

Plan to bring mine around the world travelling and playing poker /images/graemlins/cool.gif.

[splashpot]

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huh...funny you say that you are looking at that because I was about to buy one. How much are you paying for that? DO you know of any coupons to use?

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The Dell price for that setup would be $1753. I also intend those $750 coupons. They seem to have them almost all the time. I might upgrade one or two more things to bump the price up to qualify for the coupon.

[Cactus Cactus]

just so you know pokerlaw, it is quite tough to get those deals on the 750 off

[splashpot]

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2 things.

1) buy an additonal 1GB instead of 512. You'll be much happier.
2) Consider buying an additional 9-cell battery, and keeping the 6-cell as a backup. You'll probably like the extra battery life

Freakin

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Will consider the 1GB memory. My original plan was to keep the 256 that comes with it and add 512 for a total of 768. But I'll consider buying 1GB. As for the additional battery, I keep it plugged in 99% of the time. So I don't think I'll need it. The only time I don't have it plugged in is when I'm traveling.

[splashpot]

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just so you know pokerlaw, it is quite tough to get those deals on the 750 off

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Really? I've never heard anyone say they couldn't get it.

[Cactus Cactus]

hey, how much did you buy yours for? Were you able to get the $750 off? and if so...do you get the $750 off plus $300 mail in rebate

[Cactus Cactus]

Splash pot- I went to go and buy one $750 off and the coupon expired on the 8th of June. They said that the 5000 uses were already used up. I guess I will just have to look back constantly and try to snag when another coupon first becomes available

[pokerlaw]

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just so you know pokerlaw, it is quite tough to get those deals on the 750 off

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Really? I've never heard anyone say they couldn't get it.

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yeah, I bought a Dell 2650 3 years ago and got the coupon deal from their website pretty easily - pretty sure it is automatically deducted from the computer as you price it, no?

[Cubswin]

I was also thinking about getting the 9300. It seems to be the best quality/price that offers a resolution allowing 4 tabling.

The Dell Inspiron 6000 is a slighty cheaper option... if you can live with a 15.4 inch monitor with 1600x1200 res. What you give up in monitor size you gain in mobility.

[splashpot]

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Splash pot- I went to go and buy one $750 off and the coupon expired on the 8th of June. They said that the 5000 uses were already used up. I guess I will just have to look back constantly and try to snag when another coupon first becomes available

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If you're talking about the "SD8STR$BW13B46" code, it's not becuase the 5000 uses hve been used. It's because it's on select inspiron notebooks:

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Limited time offer beginning 6/2/05 8:00 am CDT ONLINE ONLY: Save $750 on select Inspiron™ notebook purchases $1899 or more (before tax and shipping)! This Coupon code is valid on these Inspiron e-value codes or order codes only: 11111- i600mA1, 11111- i700mA1, 11111- i2200A1, 11111- i6000A1, 11111- i6000A2, 11111- i6000A3, and 11111- i9300A1. May not be combinable with Deals of the Week, Outrageous Deals, dollars off, percentages off, or select other promotions. Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. The Home & Home Office site and offers contained herein valid only for end users and not for resellers and/or online auctions. Prices, specifications, availability and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees and shipping charges are extra, and vary. U.S. Dell Home Systems Co. new purchases online only. Purchase limit of 5 systems per order, but coupon discount applies to only 1 system per cart. Limit of 5 systems per customer please. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.

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[Arnfinn Madsen]

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hey, how much did you buy yours for? Were you able to get the $750 off? and if so...do you get the $750 off plus $300 mail in rebate

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I bought mine in Norway and taxes etc. is different so the price cannot be related. I did quite much research though and it was definately the cheapest 1600x1200-laptop (remember to upgrade) I could find here. It was even cheaper than used ones from other brands.

[Cactus Cactus]

I went to the site again, it does say <font color="red"> </font> Inspiron 9300

[pokerlaw]

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I was also thinking about getting the 9300. It seems to be the best quality/price that offers a resolution allowing 4 tabling.

The Dell Inspiron 6000 is a slighty cheaper option... if you can live with a 15.4 inch monitor with 1600x1200 res. What you give up in monitor size you gain in mobility.

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hmm...i'll definetly check it out, thanks.

[illogical]

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I was also thinking about getting the 9300. It seems to be the best quality/price that offers a resolution allowing 4 tabling.

The Dell Inspiron 6000 is a slighty cheaper option... if you can live with a 15.4 inch monitor with 1600x1200 res. What you give up in monitor size you gain in mobility.

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I have a 6000D and the max resolution is 1280x800. The 6000 is also very big and bulky so it's not very convenient for travel. As for the 9300, that one's a monster... I don't think it was made to be taken out of the house.

[splashpot]

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I was also thinking about getting the 9300. It seems to be the best quality/price that offers a resolution allowing 4 tabling.

The Dell Inspiron 6000 is a slighty cheaper option... if you can live with a 15.4 inch monitor with 1600x1200 res. What you give up in monitor size you gain in mobility.

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I have a 6000D and the max resolution is 1280x800. The 6000 is also very big and bulky so it's not very convenient for travel. As for the 9300, that one's a monster... I don't think it was made to be taken out of the house.

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If you upgrade the screen to UXGA, it will have 1600x1200 resolution. As for the size, I plan on keeping the laptop at home most of the time. I will have the option to bring it out, but it will be a rare occasion.

[Hoopster81]

9300 all the way. Mine is coming on Monday.

Go big or go home!

[krazyace5]

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9300 all the way. Mine is coming on Monday.

Go big or go home!

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[adanthar]

I posted this in the last laptop thread too, but one thing to remember about the 9300 is that it's one of about three laptops to have DVI. That means if you buy an LCD, you can eight table using the LCD and screen simultaneously. This is huge for most 2+2'ers and saves tons of money.

Oh, and I have your setup (with 128 MB video.) It rocks.

[Cactus Cactus]

What is LCD and DVI...kinda still learning the terms. Any since you seem like a good source, what computer would you recommend?

[Troy92]

I got the Inspiron 6000 a couple weeks ago. It is slick. I can get up to 1920 x 1200 resolution, but usually keep it at 1600 x 1200 to put a little less strain on the eyes.

Thanks to those who have posted up the $750 coupons. I added some features and got the professional version of office and still paid less money than a basic model.

[smb394]

I went with the 6000 with WUXGA also after sseing a $750 off deal posted here in early April. I'd absoulutely recommend the 6000 to anyone. Don't know about the 9300. Seemsm like it would be too big.

[shadow29]

What's the difference between the 9300 and the 6000? I need one for both multitabling and taking to class.

[smb394]

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What's the difference between the 9300 and the 6000? I need one for both multitabling and taking to class.

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9300 has 17" screen. 6000 has 15.4" screen. 9300 has some more base power I believe, but at extra cost and size. Both (with WUXGA screen upgrade) can fit 4 tables w/o overlap.

[adanthar]

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What is LCD and DVI...kinda still learning the terms. Any since you seem like a good source, what computer would you recommend?

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I mean LCD as in an external monitor - the 9300 lets you attach an external screen through its DVI (direct video out) connection and use both it and the laptop's regular screen at the same time. Most laptops, including (I *believe*; double check) the 6000, can't do this.

I own a 9300 and love it. If the 6000 doesn't have DVI and you ever decide to 8 table, you'll have to buy a desktop system on top of it. That sucks.

[shadow29]

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I own a 9300 and love it. If the 6000 doesn't have DVI and you ever decide to 8 table, you'll have to buy a desktop system on top of it. That sucks.

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Is there a way to find out if it has DVI? I didn't see it on the Dell website.

Can you upgrade the video card (I am assuming that's what it is...)?

[adanthar]

It's not a video card issue. A DVI port is just a connector on the back of the system, like a PS2 port or a USB port. No way to upgrade that.

The bottom comment on this page says the 6000 doesn't have DVI. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Inspiron_6000_for_Business/4514-3121_7-31257675.html)

[MowrMowr]

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It's not a video card issue. A DVI port is just a connector on the back of the system, like a PS2 port or a USB port. No way to upgrade that.

The bottom comment on this page says the 6000 doesn't have DVI. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Inspiron_6000_for_Business/4514-3121_7-31257675.html)

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The 9300 has a DVI and a VGA port, but you can only use 1 at a time. The 6000 has a VGA port and you can definitely use it and the laptop screen at the same time for 8 tabling.

[Prime Time]

I got the same computer w/ the 512MB ram.
No problem at all.
And I tax my system w/ 4 tables, PT and other stuff running in Back ground.
I am sure it won't hurt. Just don't think it's essential.

[junkmail3]

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It's not a video card issue. A DVI port is just a connector on the back of the system, like a PS2 port or a USB port. No way to upgrade that.

The bottom comment on this page says the 6000 doesn't have DVI. (http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_Inspiron_6000_for_Business/4514-3121_7-31257675.html)

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The 9300 has a DVI and a VGA port, but you can only use 1 at a time. The 6000 has a VGA port and you can definitely use it and the laptop screen at the same time for 8 tabling.

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Big old bump.

I was thinking about getting a 6000 so I can start 8-tabeling, I have a samsung 213T that I use right now with a desktop.

I would use the laptop instead of another moitor for the mobility aspect.

I am somewhat confused as I've seen different reports here. can I hook up my 213T to the 6000 vga output and 4 table on it? Will it allow a high enough resolution?

[JRussell]

Don't forget about gotapex.com (http://www.gotapex.com). They usually have new coupons/deals for Dell everyday.

[JRussell]

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9300 all the way. Mine is coming on Monday.

Go big or go home!

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I just got a 9300 and would say the same thing. The 6000 is big anyway, so why not just go all the way for practically the same price!

[JRussell]

I also read somewhere on the Dell site (can't find it now) that only the 700M, 600M, and 9300 come with the Intel Centrino Mobile Technology. Seems odd that the 6000 wouldn't have it too...anyone know for sure?

[POKhER]

Hi guys,

Anyone know if these are avalible for UK? I want to a buy a laptop soon for msn/web/poker/music.

Cheers guys,
POLhER

[kitaristi0]

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Let me know what you guys think. I'd only be using it for poker, pokertracker, internet, movies, downloading, and chatting. No graphics intensive games. Thanks a lot.

Dell Inspiron 9300
-Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730 (1.60 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
-17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
-256MB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 1 Dimm(I'm buying another 512 from another site)
-60GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
-24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
-64MB ATIs™ Mobility Radeon™ X300
-6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (53 WHr)
-Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g, 54Mbps)

Anything else you would upgrade?

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If you're going to be doing a lot of downloading and movie watching, then 60 GB HD is way too small IMO.

I just got the 9300 about a week ago. With tax and all it came out to about $950. The screen is awsome I can watch movies from my couch with a few people watching from the sides without any eyestrain. You should at least get the 512mb ram. This laptop is the best deal I found. It received a 7.8 on cnet.com which I think was higher than any other laptop. The only drawback is its size, but its perfect if you plan to multitable.

Do any of you guys know how this DVI thing works. Can I just attach a desktop screen to my laptop and have 4 tables on party skins on separate screens or does it just project the same desktop image on a separate screen? Thanks in advance for your replies.

[JRussell]

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Do any of you guys know how this DVI thing works. Can I just attach a desktop screen to my laptop and have 4 tables on party skins on separate screens or does it just project the same desktop image on a separate screen? Thanks in advance for your replies.

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It will do either of those. You have the option to choose once you hook-up the second monitor and it's recognized.