home : hot deals & information involving: Dell Thursday, July 3, 2008last update: 1:30pm (EDT)
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- Inspiron 530 Slim Desktop: 19" LCD, Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 500GB $599
Dell Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop Computer with 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner for $549 plus $30 shipping.
Upgrading the processor from Dual Core to a Core 2 Duo for $20 more is well worth the upgrade, making the final price $599 after shipping fee.
A pretty good deal for a small desktop computer.
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- Inspiron 530 Desktop PC: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $530
This Inspiron 530 desktop PC comes standard with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner for $499 plus $30 shipping.
It does not include any monitor.
It's a decent deal on a computer with pretty nice specs.
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- Vostro 1310 13" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 1GB, 80GB for $689
Vostro 1310 Laptop Computer for $649 with free shipping.
When configured with Core 2 Duo T5670 CPU, 1GB of memory, 80GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, CD/DVD Burner drive, the price comes to $689.
Laptops with 13" screens usually go for over $800 because of their light weight, so this is a pretty good deal.
They also offer 2GB of memory for $25 more, also a pretty good upgrade deal.
If you want 4GB of memory, it may be best to buy memory cheaper elsewhere and install it yourself by following their instructions.
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.
Another deal.
If you are looking for a nice desktop computer without a monitor, a Inspiron 530 for $469 plus $30 shipping ($499) with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner.
Coupons cannot add on to this one.
Update:
The Inspiron 530 deal raised in price by $30, up to $499 plus $30 shipping ($529).
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- Inspiron 530s Slim PC: Dual Core, 2GB, 250GB, DVDRW for $299 (expired)
Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop Computer with Intel E2180 Dual Core processor, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner for $299 with free shipping.
It's a pretty good deal for an inexpensive computer for doing email, shopping, storing & printing digital camera pictures, and other basic tasks.
For photo and video editing, a Core 2 Duo processor may be worth a $70 upgrade price.
For playing games, adding a low-profile graphics card may be worth it.
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- Poweredge SC440 Server: Dual Core, 2GB, 80GB for $288 (expired: 6/26)
A good deal on an inexpensive server computer without any operating system.
Intel Pentium E2180 2.0GHz CPU, 2GB of memory (2x1GB), 80GB hard drive, CD drive, and 1 year warranty comes to $268 plus $20 shipping.
A few other Poweredge Server deals, including a Poweredge 840 configured with Intel Pentium E2180 CPU, 2GB of memory (2x1GB), two 250GB hard drives, CD drive, and 3 year warranty for $619 plus $12 shipping ($631).
An SAS 5iR Hardware RAID Controller can be added for $199 more (and pre-configured during build), which is actually a pretty good deal since adding one later would cost about the same.
Note these servers do not include any operating system, so you are on your own to install a version of Linux or Windows.
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.
Another deal.
If you are looking for a nice desktop computer without bundled with a monitor, a Inspiron 530 for $499 with Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, and CD/DVD Burner.
Coupons cannot add on to this one.
It prices to $609 with free shipping, and coupon code 12VTGCSG7ZF991 gives $100 off of any Vostro desktop priced above $599.
And a similar deal on a Vostro 200 Slim Tower for $509, when configured with:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4GHz
Windows XP Home or Vista
Dell 22 inch Widescreen E228WFP
2GB memory
single drive 16x DVD+/-RW drive
320GB Serial-ATA hard drive
That also comes to $609 with free shipping, and code 12VTGCSG7ZF991 gives $100 off in the cart.
The code applies to any Vostro desktop computer priced above $599.
The above deals are examples to show how to configure their computers to get a good deal with the coupon.
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- PowerEdge T105 Server: AMD Dual Core, 2GB, 2x160GB for $379
Dell PowerEdge T105 Server configured with AMD Opteron 1210 1.8GHz CPU, 2GB DDR2 800MHz 2x1GB DIMMs, no operating system, two 160GB hard drives, 16x SATA DVD Drive (a free upgrade), no keyboard, no mouse, 1 year warranty for $359 plus $20 shipping.
It's a pretty good deal if you're looking for an inexpensive server.
Its base configuration does not include an operating system, so you are on your own to install one yourself.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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- Vostro 1400 14" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB, DVDRW $529
A pretty good deal for a 14" laptop computer, with Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz CPU, Windows XP Home, 2GB of memory, CD/DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty for $529 with free shipping.
Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon.
And a Inspiron 530 Desktop Computer deal with Intel Quad Core processor, 3GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, and no monitor for $499 ($469 plus $30 shipping).
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- cheap desktop computer for $289
Another great deal on a cheap desktop computer, when configured like this:
Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 processor
Windows Vista Home
no monitor
1GB memory
250GB hard drive
CD/DVD Burner drive
no memory card reader, by selecting: "Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package" (drops $20 off the price, and causes warnings which can be ignored)
1 year warranty
That configuration prices to $259, plus $30 shipping.
A great deal if you're looking for a cheap desktop computer, and don't need a bundled monitor.
Dell charges $190 to include a 19" LCD monitor, but a nicer Acer 19" LCD Monitor can be purchased elsewhere for $180, or a Acer 22" Monitor for $230.
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- Inspiron 530s Slim PC: Dual Core, 1GB, 320GB, DVDRW for $329
If you're looking for a small & inexpensive desktop computer without a bundled monitor, this is a pretty good deal.
Comes with a Dual Core E2180 CPU, Windows Vista, 1GB memory, 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, and 1 year warranty for $299 plus $30 shipping.
If you do more than just email and surfing the web, it may be worth the cost to configure the processor to a much faster Core 2 Duo for $70 more.
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- TomTom One 130 GPS for $150
TomTom One 130 Portable/Vehicle GPS is on sale for $150 with free shipping.
Price appears after added to the cart.
This is the new version of the TomTom One, and $150 is about $50 less than what everyone else sells it for.
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- Vostro 1400 14" Laptop: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB, DVDRW $544
Vostro 1400 with base configuration of Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz CPU, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, and 160GB hard drive.
Dropping down to a 120GB hard drive takes $25 off, if you want.
If you prefer 4GB of memory, you can drop down to 1GB of Dell installed memory to save $25, then buy your own 4GB of memory for about $66 to $70 after rebate, then replace the Dell memory by following instructions on page 174 of the laptop's manual.
Also on that page is a Vostro 1500 15" Laptop for $519 with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive, and DVD Burner.
The 15" comes with a better graphics card, however it is a little heaver than the 14".
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- cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399 (expired: 5/15)
Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration of:
Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
Windows XP Home or Vista Home
1 year warranty
Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
1GB memory
DVD Burner drive
160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo.
An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages.
When given the choice of Windows XP or Vista, we recommend XP because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.
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- cheap desktop computer with 20" monitor $399
Vostro 200 Mini Tower with base configuration:
Intel Pentium E2160 Dual Core CPU
Windows XP Home or Vista Home
1 year warranty
Dell 20 inch Widescreen E207WFP LCD Monitor
1GB memory
DVD Burner drive
160GB hard drive
Price comes to $399 with free shipping, a pretty good deal despite including an old "dual core" CPU instead of a newer Core 2 Duo.
An upgrade to a Core 2 Duo CPU is available for $70 on the configuration pages.
We recommend choosing Windows XP over Vista, because of numerous repored problems with unhappy Vista users.
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- TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240
ToMTom One XL-S GPS for $240 when using code NW$1FZKL2FT7V0 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $250 to $300.
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- Sony DSC-H3 Digital Camera for $210
Sony Cybershot DSC-H3 Digital Camera is on sale for $210 after using coupon GJM0$VQ502XH90 in the cart.
Most other stores sell it for $240, $250, and $300.
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- $300 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Coputers, code: KGXH5QNBB2?L9$ (expired)
For example, a Inspiron 530 Desktop with XP when upgraded with a Quad Core Q6600 CPU and a 24" LCD Monitor, it prices at $999 or $699 after coupon.
Even if you do not want a 24" Monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it brand new on Ebay, leaving you with just a quad core computer at a total cost of about $350.
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- cheap, slim desktop computer for $318 or $348 (expired: 5/1)
A cheap computer with very basic specifications, good for doing email, surfing the web, word processing, storing digital camera photos, playing kids/educational games, and other basic tasks.
Its default configuration comes with a Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 CPU, Windows Vista Home, no monitor, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, DVD Burner, keyboard, mouse, memory card reader, and 3 year in-home warranty for $368 with free shipping.
No monitor is included.
Upgrading the CPU to a Core 2 Duo for $100 or $150 more is still a pretty good deal, especially since it includes a 3 year warranty.
When adding your own cards, this slim computer only accepts "low profile" cards, such as a low profile Geforce 8400GS graphics card.
If you already have a keyboard & mouse, and if you have no need for a built-in memory card reader, you can select:
Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $10]
Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package [subtract $20]
You can ignore the warnings and still check out with a final price of $338 with free shipping. Update (5/1):
Price dropped by $20, to $348 with the base configuration, and drops to $318 when the keyboard, mouse, and card reader are removed.
Updated title with new prices.
If you need a monitor with a new computer, a new deal now available is:
Vostro 200 Slim Tower with 19" LCD Monitor for $449:
Core 2 Duo E4500, Windows XP or Vista, 1 year warranty, Dell 19 inch E198WFP, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive.
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- $350 off $999 Inspiron Desktop Computers, code: 846R2FJ08MV90T
Coupon code 846R2FJ08MV90T gives $350 off any Inspiron Desktop computer configured to $999 or more.
Example configuration:
Inspiron 530 Desktop with 24" LCD and Quad Core CPU with XP or Vista for $699.
Add a Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU and a E248WFP 24" LCD Monitor to bring the price to $1049, apply the $350 off code to get it for $699.
The Windows XP model has an upgrade to XP Professional for $20 more, well worth the upgrade.
Comes with only 1GB of memory, but RAM is very cheap to upgrade these days.
Even if you do not want the 24" monitor, you can probably get about $350 by selling it on Ebay, leaving you with a pretty nice Quad Core desktop computer at a final cost of about $350.
Free shipping.
Unfortunately the power supply in the Inspiron desktop computers cannot handle the powerful "double wide" graphics cards, such as a Geforce 8800GTS.
Older model Dimension XPS 410 desktops (also known as Dimension 9200) can handle those cards and can be found by searching for XPS 410 in the Dell Outlet for about $400.
If you choose to buy one of those, you can purchase upgrades separately and install yourself, such as a Quad Core Q6600 CPU for about $200, 2GB memory for about $20, and a Geforce 8800GTS 320MB card for about $110.
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- Nikon Coolpix S200 Digital Camera $130
Coupon code X$5X6468Z$G6LL drops its price to $130 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $150 to $160.
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- Vostro 15" Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 250GB for $549
Vostro 1500 15" laptop computer is still available for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP (better for business use than Vista), DVD Burner, 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.
During configuration, the 250GB drive can be replaced with a 160GB drive with free fall sensor, but only useful for someone worried about dropping their laptop computer while on.
A "Truelife" display is a glossy, reflective screen producing more vivid colors, but the standard screen is less susceptible to glare and better for use in rooms with windows.
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- Inspiron 530 Desktop: Quad Core, 3GB, 500GB for $479
Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop PC with Core 2 Quad processor, choice of Windows XP or Vista, 3GB memory, 500GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Microsoft Works, and 1 year in-home warranty for $499 with free shipping.
The Windows XP model has an XP Professional upgrade for $20 more, a very good deal.
Our recommendation is to get Windows XP, unless you desire a specific feature unique to Vista.
No monitor is included with this computer.
A 4% discount automatically applies in the cart.
This computer is probably meant for productivity and business use, since it cannot handle a very powerful 3D graphics card, such as a Geforce 8800 or 9800.
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- 750GB External USB Hard Drive $140 (expired)
Western Digital 750GB external USB hard drive for $140 with free shipping.
A great deal at $0.19 per GB, most other stores sell it for around $190, and is only $5 more than the internal drive.
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- Vostro 14" or 15", Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 160GB for $549
Vostro 1400 14" or 1500 15" laptop computer for $549 with free shipping, with Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB memory, Windows XP, DVD Burner, 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, and 1 year warranty.
Logitech G15 Keyboard for $70.
Sells elsewhere for
$81
to
$96 after shipping fee.
It's a versatile programmable keyboard with personalized profiles for each program or game.
Has a built-in LCD display which can interface with various programs on Windows and Linux PCs, including clock, CPU/Memory system usage, realtime score while playing certain multiplayer games, instant messaging with Trillian while playing a game, statistics of music playing in WinAmp, etc.
2GB DDR2 800MHz 2x1GB memory (adds only $10 to the starting price)
no operating system
two 160GB hard drives
16x DVD-ROM drive (a free upgrade)
This configuration prices to $359, and add $20 for shipping.
It does not include a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and operating system at that price.
You are on your own to install an operating system.
The free shipping promotion is expected to expire tonight.
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- $325 off $999 Inspiron Desktop PC, code: Z?KL352LVR?KTT
Coupon code Z?KL352LVR?KTT gives $325 off a $999+ configuration of an Inspiron 530 desktop computer.
To get some good deals, click here, select the Inspiron Desktop priced at $379 in the middle, choose the left-most Inspiron 530 with a starting price of $379, select to customize with either Vista or Windows XP, then choose "As Selected" with the base price of $379, and configure such as:
With Quad Core processor and 24" LCD Monitor for $724:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
24 inch E248WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor
1GB memory
250GB hard drive
16x DVD Burner
integrated graphics
With Quad Core processor, 22" LCD Monitor, and Geforce 8300GS graphics card for $684:
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- Logitech G15 Keyboard for $68
Logitech G15 Programmable Keyboard is on sale for $68 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $81 to $96.
Paying $68 is pricey for a wired keyboard, so this deal is meant for gamers or someone who wants programmable macro keys.