Dell Inspiron Mini 10v/10 Netbooks: $50 off until 10/9 = $499/$649 Delivered (-7% MBC)

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TeaEarlGreyHot on 01/09/2009 - 22:28 www1.ap.dell.com (1056 clicks)
Last edited 04/09/2009 - 17:09 by 1 other user

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UPDATES:
1) The mini 10v DOES include the inbuilt webcam - Confirmed by Dell.
2) $50 discounts now applied/extended until 10/9/09.

• Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) N270 (1.60GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2Cache)
• Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (1 x 1GB)
• Hard Drive: 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Display: 10.1 " Widescreen 1024 x 600 WSVGA (WLED)
• Includes Standard 1.3MP webcam
• Video Card: Intel(TM) Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Notebook Colour: Obsidian Black (Optional Colour Kits)
• Wireless Network Card: Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Half Mini Card (Optional 802.11n Half Mini-Card)
• Security Software: McAfee(TM) Security Center 9.0 (English) - 30 days
• Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance - 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis

Edits:
1) The 10% discount on the Mini 10v & 10 expired on 2/9.
2) The $50 discount on the 10v has been extended from 3/9 to 10/9.
3) A $50 discount has now also been applied to the Mini 10 until 10/9 (effectively replacing the 10% discount which was worth $70, hence the $20 nett increase).

Also - Dell mini 10 = $649 after $50 discount (until 10/9):

• Intel Atom Z530 / Graphics Media Accelerator 500 / 802.11n Half Mini-Card / 24 Months OEM McAfee(R) Security Center(TM)

Also, also - DELL SPRING SAVINGS. 10% OFF SELECTED PRODUCTS - New Dell deals across the range every 48 hours. Sale ends Thursday, 10th Sept 2009, including 10% off Studio XPS Desktops and 19/20” monitors.

Also, also, also - Don't forget the 7% cash-back from MBC (=$34.93 for the mini 10v)…

Also, also, also, also - I don't know if you can use any of the Dell EPP / Auto Club discounts with this deal.

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  uni on 01/09/2009 - 23:02

  The price is awesome !

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  CyberMurning on 02/09/2009 - 10:05

  no webcam for that price (Mod edit - Wrong - The webcam IS INCLUDED as standard - see Dell confirmation below)

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    TeaEarlGreyHot on 02/09/2009 - 11:39

    Correct,, as I highlighted in the spec's summary. (Edit - Wrong - The webcam IS INCLUDED as standard - see Dell confirmation below)
    You have to shell out the extra for a mini 10 to get the webcam as you can't even option it onto the mini 10v, which seems crazy…
    \_/7

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    ozrex on 02/09/2009 - 15:05

    +1

    Strange. I ordered a mini 10v about 6 weeks ago, and it has a web cam in it. Maybe they've changed the build ?

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      TeaEarlGreyHot on 02/09/2009 - 16:26

      Strange indeed!!!!
      You could perhaps rationialise it if Dell had spec'ed the 10v down for this deal and made the webcam optional,,, but as I noted above, you can't even option the webcam onto the mini 10v… (Edit - Wrong - The webcam IS INCLUDED as standard - see Dell confirmation below)
      Weird.
      \_/7

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  scotty on 02/09/2009 - 16:51

  +1

  Well. According to the Specification page:

  Camera
  Mini 10 and 10v:
  Standard 1.3MP webcam

  So I guess both 10 and 10v would have a 1.3MP webcam? The differences seem to be:

  • CPU (N270 for Mini 10v, Z530 for Mini 10)
  • Chipset/Graphics (Intel 945GSE for Mini 10v, Intel IGMA 500 for Mini 10)
  • LCD Display (1024x600 for Mini 10v, 1024x576 for Mini 10)

  and there are more options for Mini 10 (at a price of course).

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    TeaEarlGreyHot on 02/09/2009 - 17:04

    Yes, right you are Mr Scott. (Edit - CONFIRMED BY DELL - The webcam IS INCLUDED as standard - see below)
    But,, when you go through the build/customise/summary process for the mini 10v, the (inbuilt) webcam is NOT listed.
    Also, the listing for the mini 10 has "With Built-in webcam" highlighted adjacent to the heading (which the 10v has not).
    So for my own part then, I'd be uncertain whether the mini 10v will include the webcam…

    Edit - I've sent the following RFI email to Dell:

    With reference to the Dell Inspiron mini 10v Netbook (S510817AU) http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/notebooks/laptop-inspiron-10/pd.aspx?refid=laptop-inspiron-10&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

    I note that the Product Features list for the mini 10v does NOT include an inbuilt webcam.
    Going through the build/customise/summary process neither lists an inbuilt webcam, nor gives an option to include it in the build.

    The listing for the mini 10 DOES include an inbuilt webcam.

    BUT, the Tech Specs page clearly states:
    Camera - Mini 10 and 10v: Standard 1.3MP webcam.
    Also, the "Features" link on the webpage includes a graphic depicting the inbuilt webcam, with the text: "Stay in Touch - The Mini 10 and Mini 10v's webcam gives you the freedom to chat with your friends and family".

    Please verify that the Inspiron mini 10v DOES include the inbuilt Standard 1.3MP webcam as per the Specifications page on your website.

    Should I hold my breathe waiting for a prompt (and conclusive) answer???
    \_/7

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  TeaEarlGreyHot on 02/09/2009 - 18:08

  +1

  UPDATE - The mini 10v DOES include the inbuilt webcam - Confirmed by Dell.

  I've just received a call from Dell confiming that both the mini 10v and mini 10 DO include the webcam!!!
  The agent is emailing me a written quote to reflect the above.
  I'm truly amazed that Dell phoned me within 15 minutes of my submitting the email above.

  If you want the mini 10v at $449, you must place your order by mid-night tonight 2/9.
  The price will go up by $50 tomorrow 3/9 (when the 10% discount expires), and a further $50 after 10/9 (when the $50 discount expires).
  The Dell agent suggested placing the order by phone, to expedite the processing of the order (but that could be a sales commission/KPI/salary issue??).

  Live Long and Prosper,
  Jean-Luc.
  \_/7

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    glutony on 03/09/2009 - 22:17

    I spoke to dell rep named Sam. He said 10v has no web cam, there is a webcam for mini 10 and latitude. I don't know who believe now

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      TeaEarlGreyHot on 03/09/2009 - 22:27

      Well tjhia, that's really disappointing that we should be getting contradictory responses.
      I can only suggest that perhaps you contact the "Team Leader" - Francesca - on her number from my email extract below and if need be quote her the written,, er,, quote, that I received.
      PS. If you want to send me your email address via my OzBargain contact form, I'd be happy to send you a copy of the full Dell email of last night…
      PPS. The actual Sales Person that I spoke with (last night, and again this morning) was Carol Rajan, who was very helpful.

      Edit - See webcam confirmation from tonyl below.

      Live Long and Prosper,
      Jean-Luc.
      \_/7

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  TeaEarlGreyHot on 02/09/2009 - 18:42

  And here is the relevant extract of the confirmatory email from Dell…

  Dear xxxxx,

  Please find the enclosed quote for the Dell system. It does come with a
  webcam.

  QUOTATION
  .
  .
  Display -10.1 " Widescreen 1024 x 600 WSVGA (WLED) 1
  -Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam 1
  -Camera Software Media Kit 1
  -Camera Software
  .
  .
  Quotation Date : 02/09/2009
  Valid Till : Quotation Valid For 48 Hours
  Total Including GST AUD 449.09

  Thank you.

  Regards,
  Francesca Ung
  Sales Coach - DELL Home Sales
  Dell Australia & New Zealand
  AU Ph : 1 800 261 699 Ext : 8632806

  \_/7

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  tonyl on 03/09/2009 - 18:17

  how long does it normally take for order confirmation? (have acknowledgment, but not confirmation)

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    TeaEarlGreyHot on 03/09/2009 - 18:42

    You could call Dell for verbal confirmation/update?
    \_/7

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  tonyl on 04/09/2009 - 13:49

  +1

  Yay, order confirmed.
  Also,

  30 Camera Software Media Kit 1
  31 Camera Software 1
  32 Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam 1