Dell Inspiron 15- Is this deal worth it?

Bugatti_Boi

Hey everyone I recently saw on the dell site that they have a deal on the dell inspiron 15.

The Specifications of the dell inspirion 15 are:
- Intel Celeron processor T30000
- Genuine windows 7 home premium with 64bit
- 3GB Memory + 250GB Hard drive
- 15.6" Widescreen WXGA with Truelife
- Dell wireless card 1397.

The total price for this including VAT and delivery is £349. Do you think this is a good deal and that I should go for it because this deal ends on the 28th of this month so I only haven't got much time to decide.

Bugatti_Boi

smokey123 wrote: »

I don't think its a good deal at all, I have just bought one from dell and has got far better specs for just £399, here is what my dell inspiron 15 includes,
Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 800MHz, 2MB)
Memory
4GB
Graphics
Intel Integrated GMA 4500M
Hard Drive
320GB
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 (64 BIT) + Free Windows 7 upgrade
Dell Wireless card
Bluetooth
Card reader
LCD
15.6" Widescreen WXGA WLED (1366 x 768) TFT Display with TrueLife™


So I would pay £50 extra and get this system,

Saj

The thing is I only want a basic laptop and I haven't got much money so I can only afford that. So would you now say its a gd deal. Also where did you get your dell.

JamesN

no not really, the celeron processors are not getting the best of reviews at present. so although it may seem a good system it may be limited by this. £50 more is definately a more worthwhile investment

macman

The spec is fine except for the processor. Celerons are slow and outdated now, even for basic tasks you want to go for a Dual Core or Core Duo processor.
Spending another £50 now will get you a much more futureproof Dell, as smokey123 demonstrates.

bob_a_builder

Check here for deals

dmxdimension

379 for non celeron dual core

Donnie

I disagree with all this being said about Celeron processors. They are fine for everyday use. In theory they may not stack up against their more expensive brothers, but in practice you won't notice unless you're a gamer or doing some heavy multi-tasking.

Not every needs a hi-spec PC. In fact when I think about it, most of my machines had Celeron processors. If anything was lacking I would have upgraded, but there has been no reason to do so.


If you are on a tight budget, consider a return from Argos. They arrive as in 'as new' condition and have a full twelve month guarantee.

Here is a good starter model for £275.
Better still is this one at £295.

Take a look at their website to see what they have to offer in your price range.

If you feel the need to compare CPUs, you can look here.

Don't stress out over it. All will handle watching DVDs and your everyday tasks. CPUs are getting better all the time. Celeron processors of today are better than Core2Duos of yesterday, so don't take all this futureproofing talk seriously.

Don't feel forced to spend more than you can afford. As long as you aren't a gamer, any from the recommended and above will handle your everyday tasks.

Basil1234

also might want to check out dell outlet which a lot of people miss! bought a tower there last year no probs still for mother in law and waiting on my new laptop arriving today this afternoon along with one of those dodgy celeron processors lol
some very good prices there go have a look and decide yourself
http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/dfo/df.aspx?refid=df&s=dfo

my new laptop specs will do what i want it for. also got it with better battery better ram and bluetooth same system branded new from dell was around 421ish for same spec thats £175 pound saving for having a refurb still with 12month warranty as normal

Inspiron 1545 Intel Celeron Dual Core T3000 (1.8GHz,800MHz,1MB)
Windows Vista® Home Premium;Windows Vista® Home Premium

System Price : £246.38

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Operating System
Windows Vista® Home Premium
Windows Vista® Home Premium

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Memory
4GB (2x2GB Dual Rank DIMMs) 800MHz

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Hard Disk Drive
250GB (5400rpm) HD

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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished

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NoteBook Screen
Display 15.6in Widescreen WXGA with TrueLife CCFL

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System Color
LCD Back Cover Black Matte Finish

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MISC
MS Vista Premium Logo Label NB (small)
Keyboard Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard
Battery Inspiron Primary 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion
Wireless Europe Dell Bluetooth 365 Card
Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11 b g)
Camera Not Included

hope of some use to you

chunter

smokey123 wrote: »

Donnie no one is forcing anyone all we are saying is if you are spending £350 then why not spend £50 extra and get a better spec laptop which is gonna last for sometime.
what you are suggesting might be good for now but i don't think they are gonna last very long, at the end of the day its up to the one who is spending money and they know exactly what they want and what they need.

if the man wants to spend £350 on a laptop, give him £350 options, not start whinging at him for not spending £400. Pathetic.

Mobeer

The processor is fine. The latest Celerons in the 3000 series use the same basic design as the Core2Duo processors, albeit cut down slightly. Celerons to avoid are those numbered like E1400 (an older design) and M 440 (even older and only single core).

Bugatti_Boi

Thanks for all your help everyone, Im sure I won't have any problems getting a laptop when I eventually get one. The majority of them are going down in price and when it comes closer to christmas when Ill be getting mine im sure I will get a good deal on it.