Dell Inspiron 1525 $699

Tubby2 · 19th August 2008, 2:37 PM

Hey guys!
Just looking to buy my missus a laptop for work. Just the basic applications like office, email and web surfing.
Saw the Dell Inspiron 1525 on Kerry-Anne Kernerly this morning (dont ask me why I was watching) $699 delivered for

-Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0 GHz/ 667MHz FSB/ 2MB Cache)
-2GB (2x1GB) Dual-channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
-160GB*(5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
-15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display
-8X max DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
-Dell™ Wireless 1395 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
-Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic.

For a basic 'non gaming' laptop it seems like a pretty good deal, especially as it comes in a variety of colours

My wife asked me for a red one!

Any comments on the systems? suggestions?

There's a couple of upgrades but I'm not sure if its worth it for an email/word/net surfing laptop.

-Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $88.00]
-Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1 GHz, 3MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $155.10]
-Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800 FSB/ 3MB Cache) [add $233.20]

tigerturkey · 19th August 2008, 2:52 PM

They're a good laptop, and a bargain for that price with 1 year warranty, go for it

I wouldnt bother upgrading.

ps. Its the same price if you configure it from the Dell site as per normal so the "special Kerry Anne price" is bs

BuuBox · 19th August 2008, 3:16 PM

I wouldn't bother upgrading either.

Not bad for $699!

Tubby2 · 19th August 2008, 3:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerturkey

ps. Its the same price if you configure it from the Dell site as per normal so the "special Kerry Anne price" is bs

LOL, it is too.....cheeky buggers.

Thanks

HellsAngel · 19th August 2008, 4:23 PM

Good basic laptops.

Dont bother with this upgrade wont notice a difference
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $88.00]

The 2GB ram upgrade is till Thursday only.

li21 · 8th November 2008, 11:26 PM

Bit late to the thread..but man.. these used to be $699?

Was just about to buy one for $799 (thats the price now) and they arent even spec'ed as good as they were back in August...
Now I can't put my money down knowing what i missed out on :P

HellsAngel · 8th November 2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by li21

Bit late to the thread..but man.. these used to be $699?

Was just about to buy one for $799 (thats the price now) and they arent even spec'ed as good as they were back in August...
Now I can't put my money down knowing what i missed out on :P

Go for the Vostro1510 priced at $799 better value

MrSnuffy · 10th November 2008, 8:33 AM

They're still good for $800.
I was very impressed with mine, for the price.

Bleemv1 · 10th November 2008, 4:18 PM

what's the battery life like for the vostro 1510? using a 6 cell battery?

19th August 2008, 2:37 PM	#1
Tubby2 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 267	Dell Inspiron 1525 $699 Hey guys! Just looking to buy my missus a laptop for work. Just the basic applications like office, email and web surfing. Saw the Dell Inspiron 1525 on Kerry-Anne Kernerly this morning (dont ask me why I was watching) $699 delivered for -Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0 GHz/ 667MHz FSB/ 2MB Cache) -2GB (2x1GB) Dual-channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM -160GB*(5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive -15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display -8X max DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability -Dell™ Wireless 1395 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card -Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic. For a basic 'non gaming' laptop it seems like a pretty good deal, especially as it comes in a variety of colours My wife asked me for a red one! Any comments on the systems? suggestions? There's a couple of upgrades but I'm not sure if its worth it for an email/word/net surfing laptop. -Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $88.00] -Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1 GHz, 3MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $155.10] -Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800 FSB/ 3MB Cache) [add $233.20]

19th August 2008, 3:16 PM	#3
BuuBox Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,021	I wouldn't bother upgrading either. Not bad for $699! __________________ Dekstop: Intel Q6600, 6GB DDR2, NVIDIA GTX 275 896MB, 150GB Raptor, Samsung 1TB + 750GB, LG GGC-H20L, BenQ 24" G2400W Blast from the Past: Intel Pentium 4 3GHz, 3GB DDR2, ATI Radeon X600, 250GB, Samsung 17" LCD Trades: Too many to list. Hundreds. Atomic trusted trader: http://forums.atomicmpc.com.au/index...15&#entry12015

8th November 2008, 11:26 PM	#6
li21 Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,877	Bit late to the thread..but man.. these used to be $699? Was just about to buy one for $799 (thats the price now) and they arent even spec'ed as good as they were back in August... Now I can't put my money down knowing what i missed out on :P __________________ Successful Trades: Too many to list. Please help save abandoned animals. Adopt a Pet today for life! http://www.saynotoanimalsinpetshops.com http://www.catrescue.com.au/

10th November 2008, 4:18 PM	#9
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19th August 2008, 2:52 PM	#2
tigerturkey Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 547	They're a good laptop, and a bargain for that price with 1 year warranty, go for it I wouldnt bother upgrading. ps. Its the same price if you configure it from the Dell site as per normal so the "special Kerry Anne price" is bs

19th August 2008, 4:23 PM	#5
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,835	Good basic laptops. Dont bother with this upgrade wont notice a difference Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB) [add $88.00] The 2GB ram upgrade is till Thursday only.

10th November 2008, 8:33 AM	#8
MrSnuffy Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,080	They're still good for $800. I was very impressed with mine, for the price.