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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 06:49 AM
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couple days ago there was a HUGGGEEEE sales on laptops for great prices on www.woot.com
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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after my student discount:

$1,326.16

for a
inspiron 5160
15" display
3.06 ghz P4 m
256 mb ram, internal wireless
64 mb video
40 gig hd
DVD+RW


or a reburb for less. I normally don't do extended warrenties, but it seems like a good idea for a laptop

4 year protection plan + 4 year accidental damage coverage


sound like a deal?
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ManInCamo
after my student discount:

$1,326.16

for a
inspiron 5160
15" display
3.06 ghz P4 m
256 mb ram, internal wireless
64 mb video
40 gig hd
DVD+RW


or a reburb for less. I normally don't do extended warrenties, but it seems like a good idea for a laptop

4 year protection plan + 4 year accidental damage coverage


sound like a deal?

No, you must get out of the PC's. An apple will last forever, take forever to get outdated, and NEVER crashes/gets viruses. Plus, if you are into editing I can get you Final Cut Pro 4. 1,000 program for free
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ManInCamo
Reno, whats the model number on your dell?
it's the inspiron 9100. i believe they've been replaced by the 9200 line. just fyi, possible negatives about my machine is the size, and the short battery life.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ManInCamo
after my student discount:

$1,326.16

for a
inspiron 5160
15" display
3.06 ghz P4 m
256 mb ram, internal wireless
64 mb video
40 gig hd
DVD+RW


or a reburb for less. I normally don't do extended warrenties, but it seems like a good idea for a laptop

4 year protection plan + 4 year accidental damage coverage


sound like a deal?
you may want to up the ram to 512MB, and with such a warranty plan, it sounds like you're intending on keep this machine for a while, so it's not a bad idea to up the vid card too. personally, i did a 2 year, at-home plan, with no accidental. i think this will be enough for me, but, of course, you know your personal situation better than i.

one more thing, see if you can use any of these coupons: http://www.fatwallet.com/store.php?store=208
Originally Posted by MilanoMan
No, you must get out of the PC's. An apple will last forever, take forever to get outdated, and NEVER crashes/gets viruses. Plus, if you are into editing I can get you Final Cut Pro 4. 1,000 program for free
BWAHAHAHAAHA.. yeah fawkin' right. ask my brother, who's worked with them professionally for years and year, if they never crash. ask him if you can find the needed software (legally) for free. you're living in la la land. :slap:

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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I'd actually favor Dell Laptops, and wait for their sales, they always have crazy deals and you can get one for well under $1500
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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BWAHAHAHAAHA.. yeah fawkin' right. ask my brother, who's worked with them professionally for years and year, if they never crash. ask him if you can find the needed software for free. you're living in la la land. :slap:

My five apples in this house have nevAr crashed. I got Final Cut Pro 4 just last week and my friend got it, and his other two friends also got it. Total we spent?

0 dollars...


Thank you, come again!
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MilanoMan
My five apples in this house have nevAr crashed. I got Final Cut Pro 4 just last week and my friend got it, and his other two friends also got it. Total we spent?

0 dollars...


Thank you, come again!
i had dozens of apples in my apartment a few months ago. we made apple pie and shit.

and what does getting a program illegally have to do with the quality of a computer? i can get any program i want for free. i'm so cool!!1~ :slap: but why am i even bothering? like you have any clue on quality, what with your bomz intake. :lmao:

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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the best video card I CAN get for that laptop is the 64 mb, i would get 128 if they offered it.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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wait for another dell deal :chuckles:
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