Best Typical Dell Deals???

AcmeSalesRep · #1 10-03-2005, 08:34 PM

I see on fatwallet that I can get 25% off an Inspiron that's $1500+...but is this a really good deal? Or do they regularly offer better discounts?

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Chief911 · #2 10-03-2005, 09:26 PM

They regularly have better.

If you want somethng that'll make it easier to spot dell deals specifically, try www.gotapex.com or bensbargains.net

Nick

AcmeSalesRep · #3 10-03-2005, 09:42 PM

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They regularly have better.

If you want somethng that'll make it easier to spot dell deals specifically, try www.gotapex.com or bensbargains.net

Nick

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Cool...thanks for the info. Is there a "%-off" I should be shooting for? I tried to find "historical" coupons on those sites, but could not find anything...seems like that would be good information to have...

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ferb · #4 10-03-2005, 10:10 PM

i think i remember seeing 750 off any notebook 1499+.

pokerjoker · #5 10-04-2005, 12:25 AM

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i think i remember seeing 750 off any notebook 1499+.

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was in october last year. could happen again this year...only time will tell.

Chief911 · #6 10-04-2005, 12:41 AM

750 off 1500 hasn't happened for a month or so. But it happens usually a few times a quarter. Otherwise $500 of $500 is good.

Nick

Ryan11 · #7 10-04-2005, 04:43 AM

also try www.redflagdeals.com for deals

#8 10-04-2005, 09:33 PM

Here's an additional tip for getting a great deal on Dell laptops.

do not buy any accessories to get it over the $1500 mark, instead go for upgrades to processor, screen, vga, and warranty. RAM, batteries, DVD players, wireless cards (bluetooth & wifi) can all be obtained elsewhere for 1/3 to 1/2 what Dell wants to charge and is easily installed. RAM is one of their biggest markups -- get this at crucial.com instead. The other stuff can be obtained from froogle.com or ebay. I just bought a Latitude D610 barebones and just did this... works well.

Remember, if you order new from Dell, it might be 2 weeks before you get the laptop, so you'll probably get all the accessories first.

AcmeSalesRep · #9 10-04-2005, 11:19 PM

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Here's an additional tip for getting a great deal on Dell laptops.

do not buy any accessories to get it over the $1500 mark, instead go for upgrades to processor, screen, vga, and warranty.

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Thanks for the tip. I will definitely remember this. Especially if they run one of those $750 off any $1500 laptop...I'm going to try and wait that sale out since we don't HAVE to have a new computer right away.

Acme

TStoneMBD · #10 10-05-2005, 05:56 AM

im waiting to get an inspiron but im hoping to get one at the 750 coupon or 35% off. i would be quite disappointed if there wasnt a deal like that this month.