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Posted by Larry on September 9, 2006, 9:49 am
Please log in for more thread options Pricing is around $800 for the E1505 and $1100 for the E1705 , more properly
configured with just the standard Core Duo processor.....still a very good
deal.
> There are FAR better deals than that available, from Dell on those models.
> Check www.techbargains.com. The 1705 has been available for about $800,
> the 1505 for high $600's. Those prices are not with Core 2 Duo, but it
> can be added (about $150 more). Note that unlike desktop, where there is
> a huge difference, the laptop version of Core 2 Duo (the "Merom" chip) is
> almost identical (only a few percent difference) to the previous Core Duo
> chips.
>
>
> Sinterklaas wrote:
>> That sounds like a very good deal. I just bought my E1505 about a month
>> ago, and I am very happy with it.
>>
>>
>> Pete LaFlamme wrote:
>>
>>> Getting ready to purchase my first laptop.
>>>
>>> Went to the Dell store in Dallas today and was given a proposal for each
>>> of these systems configured more or less identically.
>>>
>>> Core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB memory, 120 GB hard drive,15/17 inch monitor,
>>> 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double layer DVD+R write capability and
>>> many other relatively inexpensive accessories.
>>>
>>> The 1705 is $1513.13 and the 1505 is 1342.54. Both prices include tax
>>> (there is no shipping/handling).
>>>
>>> Probably get with my cell phone provider to see what unlimited data
>>> service would cost each month. I presently use T-Mobile but my contract
>>> is up so I can change service without a penalty.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>>>
>>>
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