Dell Inspiron I15-2728BK Laptop: Core i5 3210M 2.5GHz, 15.6" LED (1366x768), 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD, WiFi N, DVDRW, HDMI, 6-Cell, Win 8 + $25 Savings Code $400 + Free In-Store Pickup

Quote from Ocajavati : It's faster, rather you have a device that with USB 3.0 or not. Also charges device faster.

Thanks for the quick reply!

I can't type coherently nowadays.

Max Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels

Debating whether or not I should cancel my order or not. What would you suggest as an alternative to this laptop in the same price range?

Quote from tripleshot : Why can't you pickup from store? I tried adding it to my cart again and this option is available.

It wasn't working for me for some reason after OP posted the deal. It always said cannot be picked up. I thought I wouldn't be able to get both Best Buy $25 credit and AMEX's $20 credit.

But after 15 minutes or so, it let me do it. I've already received an email from AMEX that says something about "thank you for using your synced Americane Express card at Best Buy"

Quote from tripleshot : Debating whether or not I should cancel my order or not. What would you suggest as an alternative to this laptop in the same price range?

I'm debating myself. I'm looking at a Toshiba at BestBuy for the same price:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshi...vwgJl1CVQt


Toshiba comes with an i3 vs the i5, but also includes a USB 3.0 port. And importantly (to me, anyways), no disassembly to replace ram or hdd. A single screw will take care of that (as should be the case on all of these computers). They also have another Toshiba that looks exactly the same, except it has a 17" screen, at the same price. The only thing turning me off is my inexperience with Toshiba laptops.

discover 10% + 5% reward makes it sweeter

I was in Costco today looking at it and the keyboard is really flimsy. It's also somewhat thick and a little on the heavy side, but the screen is beautiful. You're basically paying for the i5 in a plastic box. I dont know why everyone is crying about no usb 3.0 ports though. A lot of devices these days will not make use of it, unless you shell out the extra money for a device that will. It's not a reason to not get it. If you don't mind the extra weight, its a good deal.

Quote from hedaprakash : discover 10% + 5% reward makes it sweeter

How did you get the Discover CB? I know there's the 5% 4th quarter reward, but the ShopDiscover 5% does not apply to laptops. Any info would be helpful.

For a casual user, better to have a faster processor and less RAM or slower processor and more RAM?

For example, i5 and 4GB RAM or i3 and 8GB RAM?

Best Buy offers the 5.8-lb. Dell Inspiron Intel Core i5 2.5GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop for $399.99. Choose Site-to-Store pickup and receive a $25 eGift Card. Assuming you use the gift card, that's the lowest price we've seen for a 16" Dell Inspiron laptop with an Ivy Bridge Core i5 CPU by $105.

3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
Features a 3MB cache and 2.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz.
Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.
15.6" LED high-definition display
With TrueLife technology and 720p resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

Hope this is repost, I did a quick search, did not find any!

Quote from DaveCandy : For a casual user, better to have a faster processor and less RAM or slower processor and more RAM? For example, i5 and 4GB RAM or i3 and 8GB RAM?

Get the better processor. You can upgrade the RAM but you cannot upgrade the processor.

Dell Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive
3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
15.6" LED high-definition display
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+...&cp=1&lp=8

The computer looks thick...
Has a 18.3% of failing over next 3 years
http://www.statisticbrain.com/lap...ion-rates/