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mac_534

grahawk wrote:

The 1.3ghz Celeron-M is basically a Pentium-M (with half the cache) and though it may be little slower it's fairly marginal. If you multiply the speed by 1.5 you get somewhere near the Pentium equivalent - this was for the older Pentium-M/Celeron-M line but I think this is the lastest version with 1mb/2mb cache although I expect the same thing applies. Personally I wouldn't go below a 1.5ghz Celeron-M when you can often get these at a similar price.

Would it be worth upgrading to the Pentium 715a processor(1.5GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB)? I've got a price of £585 for that processor, the 8 x DVD+/-Rw drive, the 922 all in one printer and the Intel® ProWireless 2100 802.11b Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card. How does that sound for a deal?

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mac_534 wrote:

Would it be worth upgrading to the Pentium 715a processor(1.5GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB)? How does that sound for a deal?

Sounds like a good deal to me. Pentium-M laptops below £600 haven't been too common though I guess they are more likely as time passes. Hope the printer is free though. And if it has 256mb of RAM always buget to upgrade to 512mb.

mac_534

grahawk wrote:

Sounds like a good deal to me. Pentium-M laptops below £600 haven't been too common though I guess they are more likely as time passes. Hope the printer is free though. And if it has 256mb of RAM always buget to upgrade to 512mb.

cheers for that, it has 512mb of RAM and the printer is free, reckon I'll go for that one then.

clay

Ive been helping a m8 @ work & hes gone for the 6000 with the Intel Pentium M 715A centrino processor, 512 memory, dvd writer, Intel ProWireless 2200 802.11b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card for £574

AuntyJean

Prompted by this site I was looking for a laptop for around £500.

Unfortunately, I have this 'thing' about getting the best value for my dosh and cheapest is not always best.

With the help of forum messages and members (in particular Edinburghlass who spent ages going through the Dell spec with me) I actually made a purchase after 'immin' and 'ammin' for almost a year.

I started with a Dell Inspiron 6000 but with the Pentium M, with free double memory (512MB RAM), 40GB hard drive, at £671 (changing to 1 year collect & return, with £108 off normal price) then started changing the spec to suit my basic needs!

I changed the processor to a M, 740 1.73GHz Mobility Radeon X300, which meant I had to change the video card to match (64mb Radeon) adding £79.90, changed the optical device8xDVD+/-RW drive (£58.75) then changed the wireless networking to a 2200 802 b/g (£5.88) but when it came to the Base Router I got stuck so phoned Dell. The woman was clearly foreign but very helpful though at first I didn't trust her when she said 'of course' to my question about accessing Broadband through cable with Blueyonder. This is where she advised that I needed a special Router which is not listed on their website as it is not their make! She advised she would add it 'her end' at £78 including VAT.

She talked me into upgrading the free printer to the all in one and then asked me if I wanted a case. I said, "only if its free love" so she added in a Large Deluxe Nylon carrycase" (probably comes free anyway).

All in all I ended up with a total price of £929! I asked about the buy now pay later but was told there was a £49 admin charge so told her to forget it. She also advised delivery would be a maximum of 7 days.

However, I have not yet received my confirmation of order so cannot track this although she did ring back with my order number.

Thanks to everyone for costing me nearly double what I intended to spend but hopefully, will be exactly what I wanted.

Happy bargain hunting.

PS it is interesting to note that you cannot find the Inspiron 6000 with the Pentium M unless you wait for the banner to change to the laptop offer and click on 'more details' it then shows you two choices, the 6000 NO4605 and the 4606 to the right. When opening two browsers and changing the spec on both to identical (leaving off router), the 4605 comes out at £959.09 and the 4606 at £833.59! Comments anyone?

raj75

AuntyJean wrote:

PS it is interesting to note that you cannot find the Inspiron 6000 with the Pentium M unless you wait for the banner to change to the laptop offer and click on 'more details' it then shows you two choices, the 6000 NO4605 and the 4606 to the right. When opening two browsers and changing the spec on both to identical (leaving off router), the 4605 comes out at £959.09 and the 4606 at £833.59! Comments anyone?

Predefined configurations are always cheaper, than the customized ones. It is been the case with Dell always. Don't know why?.

Could I suggest you to look at the Eval Code 305-N04603 (£774), which could work cheaper and it also comes with 1 GB RAM.

AuntyJean

raj75 wrote:

Could I suggest you to look at the Eval Code 305-N04603 (£774), which could work cheaper and it also comes with 1 GB RAM.

How do I find that code - put in the E-val code and it is not identified (tried with and without the NO

raj75

AuntyJean wrote:

How do I find that code - put in the E-val code and it is not identified (tried with and without the NO

Try this link http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/emea/topics/ecomm/evalue?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=pn and provide the code in the boxes.

escentual

quickie, looking at the spec priced at £929 above wouldn't this be better
the experts views please, need to buy a laptop for my dad's birthday

Inspiron 9300 (N04935)
£901.44

Item Description Qty Unit Price
Incl. VAT
Inspiron 9300 (N04935)
Date & Time: Sunday 24 April 2005 8:42 AM 1 £901.44
Catalog Number: 202
Module Description Product Code Sku Id
Base Intel ®Pentium ®M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) 28580 [210-14223] 1
Microsoft Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home SP2 20633 [619-10456] 11
Memory 1024MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x512) 32418 [370-11932] 3
Keyboard English - (QWERTY) - Internal Keyboard 22259 [583-10781] 4
Video Card 64MB DDR ATI®MOBILITY™ RADEON®X300 graphics card, PCI-Express x16 28591 [490-10394] 6
Hard Drive 60GB (5.400rpm) IDE Hard Drive 22277 [400-11783] 8
Floppy Drives and Additional Storage Devices No Floppy Drive Option 25584 [385-10276] 10
Modem Internal 56K v.92 Capable Fax Modem 6787 [530-10762][640-10280] 14
Optical Devices Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with Software 22843 [429-11676][429-11197][429-11130] 16
Wireless Networking Intel® ProWireless 2200 802.11b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card 22292 [555-10390] 19
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 7.0 9106 [630-11001] 25
Enhanced Service Packs 1 Year European Collect and Return Service 9928 [680-11635] 30
Protect your new PC No Security Subscription 11904 [650-10116] 40
Power Supply AC Adapter D-Series 90W Power Cord 5615 [450-10580] 41
Dell Photo Album Dell Picture Studio - Photo Album Standard (60 Day Trial) 11900 [640-10343] 85
Paint Shop Dell Picture Studio - Paint Shop Pro 8.0 (60 Day Trial) 11902 [640-10344] 86
Primary Battery Primary 6 Cell 53 WHr battery (does not contain a subwoofer) 22258 [451-10203] 112
Carrying Cases No Carrycase 5759 [460-10041] 118
Money Off Savings DHS Money Off: £70 / €100 inc VAT 34397 [235-10804] 120
Color Choice No QuickSnap™ Cover Option 3307 [320-10110] 380
Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience 3.0 Basic- Inspiron 26536 [640-10415] 585
LCD 17" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WXGA+ (1440 x 900) TFT Display 28743 [230-10008] 760

ACCESSORIES

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Item Description Qty Unit Price
Incl. VAT
FREE Dell Colour Inkjet Printer 720 (including Trial Ink Cartridges)
Date & Time: Sunday 24 April 2005 8:42 AM 1 £0.00

Total: £901.44
Incl. VAT

AuntyJean

What about this one with the superduper printer (could down grade to the 922 allinone saving £29) just need to add your router
Inspiron 6000 (N04603)

£873.04
£815.46
You Save £57.58
Incl. VAT & Shipping
BASE SYSTEM OPTIONS

Base
Intel® Pentium® M 740(1.73GHz 2MB L2 cache 533MHz FSB)& ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 graphics
Microsoft Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home SP2
Floppy Drives and Additional Storage Devices
No Floppy Drive Option
Order Information
Inspiron Order - UK
Primary Battery
Primary 6 Cell 53 WHr battery (does not contain a subwoofer)
Carrying Cases
No Carrycase
Mouse
Dell USB Optical Mouse
Money Off Savings
Save £70 Ex Vat
Modem
Internal 56K v.92 Capable Fax Modem
Optical Devices
Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with Software
Choose Your Promotion
Upgrade to Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 942
Wireless Networking
Intel® ProWireless 2200 802.11b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card
Shipping Documents
English - System Documentation
Gedis Bundle Reference
List N04603 - BSD 6000 Best
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Standard Warranty
Base warranty
Memory
1024MB 400MHz DDR2 RAM (2 x512 MB)
Enhanced Service Packs
1 Year European Collect and Return Service
Color Choice
No QuickSnap™ Cover Option
Keyboard
English - (QWERTY) - Internal Keyboard
Protect your new PC
No Security Subscription
Power Supply
AC Adapter D-Series 65W Power Cord
Dell Media Experience
Dell Media Experience 3.0 Basic- Inspiron
Video Card
64MB DDR ATI MOBILITY® RADEON® X300
Adobe Reader
English - Adobe Reader 6.0
Promotions Hidden Option Class
Reporting -Promo - Free 512Mb memory - "Double your Memory"
Dell Internet Order
Dell Internet Order.
LCD
15.4" Wide Screen UltraSharpTM WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD Panel
Hard Drive
60GB (5.400rpm) IDE Hard Drive
Dell Photo Album
Dell Picture Studio - Photo Album Standard (60 Day Trial)
Paint Shop
Dell Picture Studio - Paint Shop Pro 8.0 (60 Day Trial)