03-14-2003, 10:30 PM
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Looking for a Refurbished Dell?
Looking to save a few bucks on a Dell Handheld? Check out this site - you'll need to use the "search" function to see what they have in stock. If the $50 rebate wasn't being offered, these would be a great deal, but as it is, they're not that much cheaper. The advantage is that you'll get it for that price - you don't have to wait for a rebate cheque to come in.
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03-15-2003, 01:12 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Actually you can get a better deal on that link you posted than with the $50 rebate, at least for the Axim X5 Basic. With the $50 rebate it's only $199, whereas if you go to the Dell Outlet site you mentioned, it's only $189. Only $10 less I know, but hey that's $10 you could have put towards some accessories for your Axim! 
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03-15-2003, 01:50 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Kind of interesting. I wonder why the difference in price for the same type of unit, $189 -$224 for the basic. Is this because of the shape the housing? I am glad I have my unit and it was new when I got it  .
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03-15-2003, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mscdex
Actually you can get a better deal on that link you posted than with the $50 rebate, at least for the Axim X5 Basic. With the $50 rebate it's only $199, whereas if you go to the Dell Outlet site you mentioned, it's only $189. Only $10 less I know, but hey that's $10 you could have put towards some accessories for your Axim! |
But for $10, wouldn't you rather have a brand new unit, all nice and shiny?
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03-15-2003, 02:23 AM
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Ponderer
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Originally Posted by Roosterman
Kind of interesting. I wonder why the difference in price for the same type of unit, $189 -$224 for the basic. Is this because of the shape the housing? I am glad I have my unit and it was new when I got it . |
the other comes with a leather carry case
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03-15-2003, 02:27 AM
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Sage
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
But for $10, wouldn't you rather have a brand new unit, all nice and shiny? |
I'm pretty sure I can put up with not having a "nice and shiny" unit. Besides, the shininess isn't worth $10, it's all about functionality right? :wink:
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03-15-2003, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mscdex
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
But for $10, wouldn't you rather have a brand new unit, all nice and shiny? |
I'm pretty sure I can put up with not having a "nice and shiny" unit. Besides, the shininess isn't worth $10, it's all about functionality right? :wink: |
Some people like shiny. If it wasn't for shiny, there would be no expensive cars that go just as fast as less-expensive models, no big houses, no supermodels...
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03-15-2003, 05:39 AM
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Sage
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Originally Posted by ctmagnus
If it wasn't for shiny, there would be no expensive cars that go just as fast as less-expensive models, no big houses, no supermodels...
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Since when did supermodels become considered "shiny"? :lol:
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03-15-2003, 05:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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If it's a good company like Dell, I would bet the units are as good as new. I bought a refurbished ipaq a while back and it looked and worked brand new. If I needed a new ppc I would buy one of these before a brand new one only because HATE rebates. :x
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03-15-2003, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by powder2000
If it's a good company like Dell, I would bet the units are as good as new. I bought a refurbished ipaq a while back and it looked and worked brand new.
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I've been using refurbished iPaqs for ~18 months. Ever since Compaq initiated their "replace warranty units with refurbs" program.
Can you get a full/extended warranty on a refurb unit, though? I don't usually consider acquiring refurbs except in the above case.
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