I'm building a Dell laptop...
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Make sure to check out notebookreview.com for some sound advice and for Dell coupons. With the coupons, you can get a far better machine for about 30-40% off what you would normally pay with Dell.
Go buy one. I've been told its not worth building. I know that doesn't really help, but maybe it'll help you reconsider.
Seriously, I spend $1099 on a MacBook. I know it's $400 over your budget, but you can find some refurbed Macs in the $900 range.
I am a die-hard PC guy, but this MacBook has everything. Remote control, digital audio outputs, DVI outputs. I absolutely love it. This thing is going to last me for years because they have everything in there with the exception of an accelerated video card. I was checking out a Dell Laptop in the $600 range before I settled on my Mac. I ended up spending more because I wanted this piece of hardware to have longevity and for the foreseable future with EFI, digital outputs etc.
I am a die-hard PC guy, but this MacBook has everything. Remote control, digital audio outputs, DVI outputs. I absolutely love it. This thing is going to last me for years because they have everything in there with the exception of an accelerated video card. I was checking out a Dell Laptop in the $600 range before I settled on my Mac. I ended up spending more because I wanted this piece of hardware to have longevity and for the foreseable future with EFI, digital outputs etc.
Dell has had better deals than they have now not to long ago but for what they have now this would be the best bang for your buck
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
Wait for the year end deals on dell, it is end of fiscal year in 2 weeks, about the 26th they will be in a mad rush to ship product to make quarter numbers. A week from now will be the best time of the year to buy a new machine.
Check slickdeals.net hourly too, they will have great deals there also.
Check slickdeals.net hourly too, they will have great deals there also.
also if anyone is interested in a desktop you can't really beat this deal:
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
core 2 duo, 2 gb memory 20 inch wide screen lcd for $499
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System
core 2 duo, 2 gb memory 20 inch wide screen lcd for $499
Make sure and look at the Dell Outlet, computers are discounted there. I buy all my home and office computers off the outlet. Takes awhile to find what you want, but I have gotten some very good deals. You can add on an extended warranty.
Dell Factory Outlet
Dell Factory Outlet
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GotApex? Deals & Coupon Codes usually keeps tabs on deals that Dell has going on. If you aren't going to game or use any programs that are resources hogs then a fairly basically model is all you really will need.
you get what you pay for. spend the extra bucks and get a low end Mac. You will be glad you did. PCs are so yesterday.
Dell is pure evil. With their contract with Microsoft, Dell is allowed to modify the OS, which can screw things up if you want to sync with a previous machine. Also, dont plan on playing movies on the DVD drive unless you are at about zero precent humidity. They dont like any type of moisture.
Stay away from Dell.
Stay away from Dell.
