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Dell XPS 15 $786, i7-2630QM CPU, 4GB RAM, after 10% Coupon Discount (and No on Call Help)

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Dell XPS 15 $786, i7-2630QM CPU, 4GB RAM, after 10% Coupon Discount (and No on Call Help)
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jashjash on 07/07/2011 - 11:15 dell.com (4514 clicks)
Last edited 08/07/2011 - 09:42

UPDATE: SORRY DUDES! Dell seems to have adjusted the price back to start at $999 instead of $899

Been keeping an eye out for the base model XPS 15 with the quad core i7 for a while.

In previous months it was over $1000, last month it went down to $999, and was tempted to buy as I thought it was EOFY sales.

But it seems to have gone down to $899 this week.

I was googling to find a 10% coupon even for under $1000, and found this:
http://coupon.tjoos.com.au/Coupon-Popup/99309/Dell-Australia…

VHBQS$4MR8081X

(Coupon also exists previously with http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/35257)

And if you take out the on call help, it goes down to $873.

Minus the 10%, it goes down to $786

(people have also reported 15% coupons below, but I'm not sure what organisation you need to belong to in order to use it, or if Dell checks the validity during your purchase)

And if you use MBC, with 7% cashback, it even lowers it down to $731.
(NOTE MBC might not work with coupons, according to a comment below)

I thought that was pretty nifty for an XPS, which is probably built a bit better than the Inspirons.

More details;
Style
-Silver Anodized Aluminium Back Cover

Build My Dell
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
- 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
- 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
- I don't need help while operating or getting started with my PC
- McAfee(R) Security Center - 15 Months Version
- 15.6" (39.6cm) HD (1366x768) WLED display with TrueLife™
- Dell™ Standard Keyboard (English)
- 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
- 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
- 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M graphics with Optimus
- 6 Cell Primary Battery
- Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 with Bluetooth v3.0+HS
- No TV Tuner

Accessorise My Dell
- Microsoft® Office Starter 2010: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
- OS Media Kit Not Included
- Protect My Dell
- 1 Year Dell Online Backup 2GB
- Standard Delivery: Delivery 9am-5pm - Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays)

Also Includes
- User Guide (English)
- No Carrying Case
- XPS L502X Direct Base
- LTO 2
- LTO 3
- 130W AC Adapter (ANZ/Papua New Guinea)
- Windows® 7 Label
- U510603AU-XPS 15 MLK
- Stage Software without Media Kit - Framework, Photo, Music, Video
- NB-OS-CTO Handling&Insurance charges(Australia)
- Break the seal sticker
- E-star Label
- My Dell Download
- Directship Info Mod
- Systerm Resource Media
- DataSafe Local Basic
- WinRE software
- eBay Webslice
- Windows Live Software
- Adobe Reader X
- driver for Intel WiDi Wireless Display
- System Drivers
- Tech Sheet (ANZ)
- JBL 2.1 Speakers + Waves MaxxAudio® enhancement
- 20W peak audio performance: 2 X 4W + 12W sub-woofer
- World's first camera with Hi-Definition Video Streaming with Skype (2.0MP, H.264 Camera)
- 9-in-1 card reader
- 1 x HDMI 1.4,supporting 3D output for 3D Bly Ray,3D Video Streaming and Gaming as well as 5.1 Audio
- Biometric - Fast Access Facial Recognition
- Waves MaxxAudio V3.0 audio enhancements
- Skype Software
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- SyncUp Software
- Stage Software - Zinio eMagazine
- Laptop Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
- Dell's Terms and Conditions apply
- Technical Support

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  • alexme on 07/07/2011 - 11:25
    +1

    "4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)" - It will be easy to add an extra 4gb RAM to upgrade to 8gb RAM :)

    • jashjash on 07/07/2011 - 11:29
      +1

      Yes, that was my thought too!

      Very easy to pick up another 4Gb from the computer shop for less than Dell would be bleeding you for!

  • OzBLover on 07/07/2011 - 11:28

    I even has Office Starter Edition. Pretty cool price

  • yanman on 07/07/2011 - 11:36
    +2

    FYI I got this just 2 weeks ago for $1623:

    XPS L502X Direct Base
    U510302AU-XPS? 15
    2nd generation Intel® Core? i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
    15.6" (39.6cm) FHD (1920x1080) B+RGLED display with TrueLife(TM)
    8GB Dual-channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4G)
    750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
    Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics with Optimus
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 with Bluetooth v3.0+HS
    Yr 1 Carry-In Service after Remote Diagnosis
    Yr 1 CIS Parts Exchange Service
    1yr Ltd HW Wrty, InHome Svce after Remote Diagnosis
    1yr Parts Exchange Service
    Yr 2-3 Carry-In Service after Remote Diagnosis
    Yr 2-3 CIS Parts Exchange Service
    3Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
    3 Year Plus Phone Support: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat 1000-1600
    yr 2-3 Ltd HW Wrty, InHome Svce after Remote Diagnosis
    yr 2-3 Parts Exchange Service

    IMHO that office starter (i got that too) is always free, same with McAfee 15 months

    • Todger on 07/07/2011 - 11:54
      +2

      huh?.. er! .. thats more than twice the layered price of the OP's post .. with the same CPU!!

      • dzf on 07/07/2011 - 12:01
        +1

        i took yanman's post as a rough guide of how much it might cost once you spec it up from the OP's config.

    • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 12:00

      Sorry is that for reference/saying your deal is not that good/or saying its better? Because when I picked the middle specced 15" XPS and put in all your specs the total only came to $1,447.27 with the 10% off code.

      EDIT: even cheaper when same specs applied to the lowest specced machine - comes to $1,339.72 with 10% off code. Also just noticed you had 3 years warranty upgrade, hadn't included that in my quote but when I did this was still cheaper.

      • yanman on 07/07/2011 - 12:46

        Just for reference.

        Although when you specced yours up did you add the Full HD B+RGLED screen, and the GT540M?

        [edit] guessing you did - I just spec'd one with the 10% off, most of my extras but not HDD or RAM as I wouldn't have bothered getting those - came to only $1260! Nice

  • mini2 on 07/07/2011 - 11:44
    +8

    If you've got access to Dell's EPP, here's the 15% off code: 2J?$ZDR7S7CM0B

    • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 11:52
      +1

      Have used in past, not sure how it is now. do you need to log in? and do they check?

      EDIT: just like previously, all you gotta do is put in the code. Works a treat. Thanks so much :)

    • xxxcc on 07/07/2011 - 12:44

      Someone corrects me if I am wrong.

      With Dell's EPP, you can't combine with the MBC offer.

      Say the machine you are buying is $1000,

      with 10% code, you get the machine at $900

      with MBC, you get $900 x 7% = $63 back minus the $10 annual fee.

      With the Dell EPP 15% off code,

      you get the machine at $850.

      Barely the same.

      The question I am asking is whether you can combine with MBC and Dell EPP or not. Thanks.

      • mlau010 on 07/07/2011 - 15:43

        cannot combine MBC with EPP/NRMA/RACV, only normal coupons

        • plasmapuff on 07/07/2011 - 21:24

          So you can combine MBC with 10% off coupon for 17% off?

  • theguru1 on 07/07/2011 - 11:48

    And it has Usb 3.0 ports.

  • gadgetguy on 07/07/2011 - 11:54

    You won't get money back AND coupon, it say in T&C at MBC.

    Also I made 3 Dell orders in the last month or so and none of them tracked. They also don't accept enquiries for Dell. Plus MBC didn't publish any of my comments about this. I need a better money back site!

    • jashjash on 07/07/2011 - 11:59

      Thanks for letting me know, I don't use MBC, but people always ping me for not putting in MBC in my posts, so now that I do I get pinged for it again!

      Can't keep the masses happy it seems!

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 07/07/2011 - 12:00

    Have you tried 2J?$ZDR7S7CM0B

    • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 12:05
      +1

      (see above) yup works a treat takes off 15% and says "Dell EPP 10 Day Sale - 15% Off everything"

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 07/07/2011 - 12:12

        Thanks - sorry missed your post.

        Makes it a very tempting deal…

        • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 12:18

          NP. Indeed, especially with upgrade to Full HD for only $198 and Backlit keyboard for $25.

  • ywpn on 07/07/2011 - 12:08

    Only an extra $198 for the 1920x1080 resolution screen, too!
    Definitely a bargain! Would give this 5 votes if I could :P

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 07/07/2011 - 12:10

    I would buy the 9 cell battery and pay $2.20 for the Windows media for resale on EBAY…

    • eswee on 07/07/2011 - 17:19

      I don't quite understand.
      If you sell the DVD on ebay, then either the DVD or the window7 on your laptop will become illegal, is that right?
      it's worth something $100 dollars!

      • jashjash on 07/07/2011 - 17:26

        I think he meant, that if you wanted to sell your laptop on eBay in the future, when you didn't need it any more, people will pay more if it came with the install DVD's, compared to without them.

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 07/07/2011 - 22:57

        What I meant was that if get the media you can sell it without the licence on EBAY for about $30

        Or you can remove the licence sticker from your machine and uninstall the software (replace with Ubuntu or whatever) and sell it with some useless piece of hardware for maybe $60…

        Even with Feebays ripoff fees you'll recoup some of your spend…

        • eswee on 08/07/2011 - 17:05

          emmmm if that works would be great!
          cause I already have professional version from my employer which I am going to install anyway!
          but what kinda of hardware are we talking about? I am sure there will be some cable I dont use from my other machines, such as the printer cables, are they fine?
          Cheers,

  • diddy50 on 07/07/2011 - 12:11

    fantastic price!!

    However I would prefer a 1080p or higher screen resolution though…dang!

  • bonbon on 07/07/2011 - 12:13

    great machine the only downside is the keyboard (for me)

  • vid_ghost on 07/07/2011 - 12:52

    Info on the videocard.. its not too bad.. http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-525M.43889.0.…

  • phobaphobic on 07/07/2011 - 12:57
    +1

    Imagine how much cheaper it would be without all the bugware?

  • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2011 - 13:14

    WTF is MBC & EPP, can't anyone use the full term ?

    As for the offer, the 15% Coupon works ! BARGAIN SPECS ! BUT UGLY LAPTOP LOOKS ! :(

    EDIT: Their Netbook becomes $285 with 15% Coupon, tht could also be a Bargain worth Posting…lol

    • ozhunter on 07/07/2011 - 13:31

      MBC

      EPP is for employers, though I don't think Dell always will check if you're an employer.

    • jashjash on 07/07/2011 - 13:51

      Try it's more attractive cousin, the XPS 15z
      http://www.dell.com/au/p/xps-15z/fs

      • yanman on 07/07/2011 - 14:06

        I couldn't seem to customise the hardware on the two 15z options.. what's missing? :|

        Shame there's no 17z :)

        • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 15:34
          +1

          yeah i cant decide between the xps15 and xps15z. As the 15z cant be customised, to make a 15 similar specced ends up costing about $50 more, but you also get a quadcore processor (2630QM vs the 2620 on the 15z) which makes them pretty much on par really. To summarise:

          xps15 pros: quad core, more customisable if required, jbl 2.1 speakers.

          xps15z pros: marginally lighter and thinner, aluminium shell, better standard battery.

          still cant decide though - which do you guys think? I want quad core but I also like the macbook pro looks of the xps15z. ARGH!

  • txn25 on 07/07/2011 - 13:41

    Nooooo….
    If only I had waited a few weeks.
    Technology sucks

  • eswee on 07/07/2011 - 13:51

    the specs looks awfully like the $999-$200 Inspiron R15 that was on EOFY sale.
    I couldnt find any difference on the specs. can anyone let me know if there is any?
    but maybe as op stated XPS has better build?

    • z10cvbnm on 07/07/2011 - 14:32
      +1

      XPS has better build, better speaker (2.1 JBL in XPS). XPS is in different league compared to Inspiron R.

  • cruise control on 07/07/2011 - 14:47

    anyone know what the CPU fan noise is like on the laptop?

  • hola5555 on 07/07/2011 - 15:14

    Good deal, +1 from me

  • no_mercy on 07/07/2011 - 15:50

    using this coupon 2J?$ZDR7S7CM0B … price is $764.14

  • Keef on 07/07/2011 - 15:59
    +2

    I would like to purchase this piece of equipment. Unfortunately, my bank account will not allow this to performed.

  • bbyboy on 07/07/2011 - 16:54

    anyone know the weight and dimensions? i cant seem to find it. it looks awfully thick though

    • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 17:01

      Dimensions & Weight
      Width: 15" (381mm)
      Height: 1.3" (32.2mm) front /1.5" (38.2mm) back)
      Depth: 10.4" (265.4mm)
      Weight: Starting weight of 5.96lbs (2.70kg)* with 6-cell battery; 6.33lbs (2.87kg)* with 9-cell battery

      • bbyboy on 08/07/2011 - 02:07

        thanks

  • CVonC on 07/07/2011 - 17:03

    just a shame about the GT525M

    • kenmizuki on 07/07/2011 - 17:09

      agree.

      • ccrap on 07/07/2011 - 17:28

        whats shameful about it - please enlighten? genuine query btw

  • leiiv on 07/07/2011 - 18:28

    Is this better than the Lenovo Thinkpad Edge?

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2011 - 21:33

      The graphics card is worse Nvidia 5xx (last years model?) versus ATI 6xxx (this years model?). The CPU is better i7 versus i5 - Obviously depends which Lenovo model you are looking at.

      Personally i'd take the better graphics and lower CPU.

      • leiiv on 08/07/2011 - 09:25

        I think we can always find the similar one (price and spec wise). But, brand-wise (durability, warranty, etc), which one do you think is better?

  • G5 on 07/07/2011 - 20:25

    Don't forget the MBC discount of 7% is on the GST-exclusive price.

    So if the price is $786, the MBC rebate is $786/1.1*0.07 = $50, and the final price of the laptop is $736 (not $731).

    Just to be picky.

    • plasmapuff on 07/07/2011 - 21:26

      Can you confirm you can use the MBC 7% with the 10% coupon?

      • G5 on 07/07/2011 - 21:36
        +2

        I can't confirm anything, but from past experience you can use the MBC 7% with a regular coupon (like the posted 10% coupon).

        However, MBC states that you will not receive cashback with an EPP coupon (like the 15% coupon).

        The difference in price between using the 10% coupon + 7% MBC, or using the 15% coupon + no MBC is around $5 in favour of the 10% + MBC option.

        However Dell's tracking is not always 100% and it might not register the MBC 7%, so I would just use the 15% coupon (and use the MBC link anyway in case it works).

  • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2011 - 22:20

    got one. i forgot to add a backlit keyboard, is there any way to ring them and change the order? bummer i thought backlit keyboard would be standard with dell

    • ccrap on 08/07/2011 - 00:13

      yes, go to the page linked below immediately and either call them on the number listed or talk live to the dell rep via online chat. disregard the fact it says "before you order". I have changed my order before this way.

      http://supportapj.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/ap/shar…

      • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2011 - 09:47

        i called them they said with on-line order you have to cancel the order and reorder it. I checked the website again the prices gon back to 999 and exact same config is now costing me 930 with backlit keyboard rather than 817 I paid. i am not sure if the backlit keyboard is worth that much. what should i do?

        • jashjash on 08/07/2011 - 09:57

          when would you need a backlit keyboard as opposed to a non-backlit?

  • lo200 on 07/07/2011 - 22:52

    Just ordered one with the EPP code, lucky I work for a company in the Dell EPP program. Now to explain to the missus why I need to have the latest alienware and XPS laptop at the same time.

  • BartholemewH on 08/07/2011 - 00:06

    I just ordered one with the EPP code too. I don't work for a company in the EPP program :-\

    • ccrap on 08/07/2011 - 00:16

      well cross your fingers the 3,320 clicks on this deal haven't all gone and placed EPP orders in the one day. If they haven't, yours should slide through unnoticed :)

      • BartholemewH on 08/07/2011 - 00:25

        Even if they have, Dell would have too much trouble sorting that many orders I hope. If they don't want to give me the extra 5%, they can always stick the laptop up their a**e :)

        • ccrap on 08/07/2011 - 00:32
          +2

          haha oh dear, then hope you didn't order a 17" model. ouch!

  • leeroys_dad on 08/07/2011 - 07:37
    +1

    base price has jumped from $899 to $999

  • Withdr4wn on 08/07/2011 - 07:53

    Was about to order one, the price is now $899 to $999. Might want to change the title of this post.

  • Hellfire on 08/07/2011 - 07:56

    Sneaky Dell get everyone interested then raise the price :(

    Anyone happen to have a saved cart at the old price?

    • chid on 08/07/2011 - 07:59

      does that work? :)
      damn yeah I was looking at this, but at $100 dearer, there are other options

    • z10cvbnm on 08/07/2011 - 08:53

      I think even if you save the price will be adjusted. Dell oh Dell.

      • jashjash on 08/07/2011 - 09:44

        hey they had the price down for an entire day! gotta give them credit for that.

        You can't say they didn't give you a chance to buy it :-P

  • Bappy on 08/07/2011 - 08:58

    Lucky me - I've managed to order this for $802 (with 15% discount)
    Hope they will honour it…

    • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2011 - 09:49

      can they dishonour it?

      • Bappy on 08/07/2011 - 09:59

        They should not

        This code is not only for Dell employees

        If your workplace got a relationship with Dell (i.e. buy systems from Dell) - you are eligible to use this code (and my workplace falls under this)

        Go to http://epp.enfatico.asia/au/ and find out if you are eligible

        (Most likely anybody outside this still can use the code…its highly unlikely that Dell will investigate the authenticity of the customer)

  • terrywang on 08/07/2011 - 09:18

    Lucky enough to have EPP 15% off for all Dell products……;-)

  • jashjash on 08/07/2011 - 10:00

    My saved cart when from base model + 3 years warranty $909 to $957

    Still a good deal?

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/07/2011 - 17:23
    +4

    Dell just lost a sale by upping the price by $100 - was going to order just now but the extra $100 has made me think again…

  • lo200 on 26/07/2011 - 20:08

    Just received my XPS 15 today and typing on it right now :) Thanks OP

    • dzf on 02/08/2011 - 17:48

      do you have any issues with sound when you're multi-tasking?

      eg/ Downloading a large file + copying something off an external HDD + playing a video or mp3?

      It seems when multiple things are accessing the HDD, it causes any audio to lag/crackle… =(

      I called up Dell, they wanted to replace the motherboard…

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