Need a laptop deal for XPS

hooskins · 07-08-2006, 03:59 AM

Ok so a friend is buying a Dell XPS, because she wants its to look cute(I told her its a waste of money, but whatever). Basically I need help trying to find her a deal, right now I cant find any for the XPS series, only deal I can get is 600 off by calling Dell and requesting it. If anyone knows some online coupons or stuff like that, that would be great. Most likely she wants a dell, but suggestions for "cute and colored" laptops are welcomed as well. Is there any way to personalize laptops aftermarket? That would be really helpful too. I am trying to convince her to buy a cheap nice system, and do it aftermarket, but I need something simple, its a girl we are dealing with. Thanks guys.

BigSKINBauer · 07-08-2006, 04:18 AM

I'm sorry, i don't buy laptops. I only win them.

That Guy · 07-08-2006, 04:35 AM

techbargains.com
fatwallet.com

dell coupons every single week... 20% off and such.

That Guy · 07-08-2006, 04:42 AM

also powernotebooks.com has decent prices on a huge range of laptops and newegg.com has somewhat cheap acer laptops.

the best deals are still the rebates at office max of compusa or whatever (last week they had a 17"/DVD-RW/80gb amd64 for $699).

If sshe really wants colored laptops, alienware/falcon northwest/other super expensive boutique crap look better.

BrudLee · 07-08-2006, 08:28 AM

Alienware has the best looking systems I've seen, but they ain't cheap.

hooskins · 07-08-2006, 10:02 AM

thanks guys Im going to check those sites out. Only question i still really have is about aftermarket customizing. Any of you guys know bout that stuff?

dmek25 · 07-08-2006, 09:26 PM

am i surrounded by computer geeks?

Daseal · 07-09-2006, 02:20 AM

www.cyberpowerpc.com

Made more for gaming, but who wouldn't want a purple laptop.

That Guy · 07-09-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

thanks guys Im going to check those sites out. Only question i still really have is about aftermarket customizing. Any of you guys know bout that stuff?

its possible, but not really. unlike ome of those phone faceplates, there's not much demand for it on laptops, and none of the faceplates would work on more than 1 line of laptops anyways, which would surely be discontinued and replaced within a year.

some places sell full coverage sticker type things (at least they did), but those seemed like a true nightmare to work with. Unless you want to unscrew the laptop chasis, tape, primer, paint, and coat it yourself, I can't think of much you can do. PCs do have aftermarket lights/kits/cases, but not laptops that i know of, at least not to any large degree.

Monkeydad · 07-10-2006, 03:42 PM

Just get a used one off eBay and spraypaint a "cute" color.

Hey, I painted (actually I used automotive vinyl dye) a monitor blue to match the case on the PC I built. Just don't get paint in the holes or on anything electronic. It looks great.

Hog1 · 04-11-2008, 10:31 AM

Greetings, ok here's the deal. I need advice in purchasing a new laptop. It is primarily for work, but do some pic stuff (stills w/photoshop, etc. not a gamer) as well. Need to be able to handle and store big files fast and easy
Naturally, I would love to save some $$$ on a FAST unit with a big screen , but I also want an easy deal, with not a lot of set up on my part. I would like to have some support that did not involve a call holding pattern in Sri Lanka.
I would be easy prey for somebody to sell me stuff I do not need.
I can do this over the web?
I should go to best buy?
Your help is appreciated!!

MTK · 04-11-2008, 11:04 AM

This is a good site to keep an eye on for the latest sales and deals

Dealsea.com: Online Coupons Dell, Amazon, Staples, Overstock

BDBohnzie · 04-11-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog1

Greetings, ok here's the deal. I need advice in purchasing a new laptop. It is primarily for work, but do some pic stuff (stills w/photoshop, etc. not a gamer) as well. Need to be able to handle and store big files fast and easy
Naturally, I would love to save some $$$ on a FAST unit with a big screen , but I also want an easy deal, with not a lot of set up on my part. I would like to have some support that did not involve a call holding pattern in Sri Lanka.
I would be easy prey for somebody to see me stuff I do not need.
I can do this over the web?
I should go to best buy?
Your help is appreciated!!

Just go to one of the links above or straight to Dell.

For what you need, look at the Dell Inspiron 1525 or 1720. Make sure you have at least 3GB of memory, upgrade to a Core 2 Duo, the HD Display, and the battery if you plan to use it unplugged for extended periods of time. The rest is pretty standard, straight forward stuff that you can pick and choose what you want to spend. For a grand, you can get a very good system that will last you several years.

hooskins · 04-11-2008, 11:18 PM

Wow this is such an old thread, I don't even remember whose laptop I am talking about.

Can't go wrong with Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! for deals

07-08-2006, 03:59 AM	#1
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Need a laptop deal for XPS Ok so a friend is buying a Dell XPS, because she wants its to look cute(I told her its a waste of money, but whatever). Basically I need help trying to find her a deal, right now I cant find any for the XPS series, only deal I can get is 600 off by calling Dell and requesting it. If anyone knows some online coupons or stuff like that, that would be great. Most likely she wants a dell, but suggestions for "cute and colored" laptops are welcomed as well. Is there any way to personalize laptops aftermarket? That would be really helpful too. I am trying to convince her to buy a cheap nice system, and do it aftermarket, but I need something simple, its a girl we are dealing with. Thanks guys. __________________ Vacancy

07-08-2006, 04:18 AM	#2
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS I'm sorry, i don't buy laptops. I only win them.

07-08-2006, 04:35 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS techbargains.com fatwallet.com dell coupons every single week... 20% off and such.

07-08-2006, 04:42 AM	#4
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS also powernotebooks.com has decent prices on a huge range of laptops and newegg.com has somewhat cheap acer laptops. the best deals are still the rebates at office max of compusa or whatever (last week they had a 17"/DVD-RW/80gb amd64 for $699). If sshe really wants colored laptops, alienware/falcon northwest/other super expensive boutique crap look better.

07-08-2006, 08:28 AM	#5
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS Alienware has the best looking systems I've seen, but they ain't cheap. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

07-08-2006, 10:02 AM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS thanks guys Im going to check those sites out. Only question i still really have is about aftermarket customizing. Any of you guys know bout that stuff? __________________ Vacancy

07-08-2006, 09:26 PM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS am i surrounded by computer geeks? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-09-2006, 02:20 AM	#8
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS www.cyberpowerpc.com Made more for gaming, but who wouldn't want a purple laptop. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

07-10-2006, 03:42 PM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS Just get a used one off eBay and spraypaint a "cute" color. Hey, I painted (actually I used automotive vinyl dye) a monitor blue to match the case on the PC I built. Just don't get paint in the holes or on anything electronic. It looks great.

04-11-2008, 10:31 AM	#11
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS Greetings, ok here's the deal. I need advice in purchasing a new laptop. It is primarily for work, but do some pic stuff (stills w/photoshop, etc. not a gamer) as well. Need to be able to handle and store big files fast and easy Naturally, I would love to save some $$$ on a FAST unit with a big screen , but I also want an easy deal, with not a lot of set up on my part. I would like to have some support that did not involve a call holding pattern in Sri Lanka. I would be easy prey for somebody to sell me stuff I do not need. I can do this over the web? I should go to best buy? Your help is appreciated!! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

04-11-2008, 11:04 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS This is a good site to keep an eye on for the latest sales and deals Dealsea.com: Online Coupons Dell, Amazon, Staples, Overstock __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-11-2008, 11:18 PM	#14
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need a laptop deal for XPS Wow this is such an old thread, I don't even remember whose laptop I am talking about. Can't go wrong with Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! for deals __________________ Vacancy

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