Hot(ish): Dell 640m T5500 1G Ram 120G HD 3Yr $1019

[HappyPanda]

Was able to configure this system on Dell. I might call in and see if I can get it with a video card upgrade (not an option online):

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/affiliates_desktops?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs

Switch over to notebooks (link on page)
Used the $100 coupon, upgraded Ram, Battery, and warranty (Which would you take, 1yr Complete Care or 3 year warranty [it comes with 1yr complete])

Catalog Number: 70702 OCINSP640M_AFF_CH6MT1A
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron 640m Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5500 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
LCD Panel 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™
Memory 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 120GB Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 Mini Card (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
Office Software No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee Security Center w/ VirusScan, Firewall and Privacy, 90-day trial
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 3 Yr Return to Depot Service with 3 Yr Tech Support
Misc 5 3 Months of Rogers Yahoo! Express Internet Service Included (ON, NB, NL)
Upgrade to Windows Vista Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition
TOTAL:$1,019.00

[number84]

Don't know if you can upgrade the video on 640m. I've never seen a configuration w/o integrated video (although I probably am mistaken). I would take the 3yr vs. 1yr complete care...unless you are prone to dropping or spilling things on your laptop.

[HappyPanda]

Don't know if you can upgrade the video on 640m. I've never seen a configuration w/o integrated video (although I probably am mistaken). I would take the 3yr vs. 1yr complete care...unless you are prone to dropping or spilling things on your laptop.

Welcome to RFD.

Thanks for the feedback... I guess I'm not too clumsy. :razz:

[number84]

Welcome to RFD.

Thanks for the feedback... I guess I'm not too clumsy. :razz:

Thanks! :) I've been reading the forums for over a year now just never bothered to register until now. You guys are definitely making me spend more money...but at least I'm more informed.:cheesygri

[charliebrown]

interesting...configuring these online...

no more VISTA upgrade screen -- if u configure it last wk, there was a screen that allows you to choose which version of VISTA you'd like



Also Includes
No Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Selected

[engo]

Is this a good deal or not? Thanks!

[HappyPanda]

Upgrade to Windows Vista Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition


Using Firefox on Linux, it goes to the old version of the configuration, and you can still pick express upgrade. When I did it at home last night I wasn't able to select it...

So... Hot or Not people?

[Jag]

That link takes me to desktops only

[Taft]

Don't know if you can upgrade the video on 640m. I've never seen a configuration w/o integrated video (although I probably am mistaken). I would take the 3yr vs. 1yr complete care...unless you are prone to dropping or spilling things on your laptop.

You can't upgrade the video on the 640m, it's too small (need to buy the bigger 6400 for the vid options). This is their "light and mobile" model.

I think this deal is hot given the 3 year warranty and core 2 duo. Dell tech support takes a lot of crap but I would still choose it over a brand from Future Shop (Acer, Gateway, etc).

[ainsane]

Just yesterday I was configuring a 640m and the options were different. In the base model: 512meg/1024 yesterday...... Core 2 Due now/Core Duo yesterday, 14.1 WXGA+ now/ 14.1 WXGA yesterday.... no free Vista upgrade now, and there was yesterday.

Strange...

[HappyPanda]

Ok...

Ram question:

1 Gig 2 Dims
or
1.5 Gig 2 Dims ($40 more)

What does the whole "dual" advantage mean? A link would be great!

Thanks,

Le Panda

[Headhunter]

Thanks and posted, the laptop is also available for purchase through an RFD link:

http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=57245.10000062&type=3

[HappyPanda]

Free upgrade to Vista option dissapeared for me on Linux now... But it's replaced with this little text:

Visit www.dellvistaupgrade.com to redeem your Express Upgrade to Windows Vista. At time of redemption Shipping and Handling and other applicable charges may apply.

I'm going to call in when I place my order I guess... Would like my airmiles though...