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Micro Center has Dell 16" Plus Laptop (DB16250; Ice Blue) on sale for $1099.99. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.
Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal
Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)
Note, product/availability will vary by location.
Specs/Key Features
Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal
Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)
Note, product/availability will vary by location.
Specs/Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8-Core/12-Threads Processor (Series 2 Core/Lunar Lake)
- 16" 2560x1600 2.5K WVA 120Hz 300-Nit Display w/ 1080p Full HD IR Camera
- 32GB LPDDR5x RAM (8533MHz)
- 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
- Intel Arv 140V Graphics
- 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be) LAN WiFi w/ Bluetooth 5.4
- 2x 2W Speakers
- 4-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Touchpad w/ Backlit Numeric Keyboard/Keypad/Copilot Key
- Windows 11 Home OS
- Inputs
- 1x Thunderbolt 4
- 1x HDMI
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen 2)
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 1)
- Inputs
Editor's Notes
Written by Discombobulated | Staff- About the Deal
- This Dell 16 Plus laptop features built-in AI, featuring a large screen and Intel Arc graphics making it ideal for creator and developers
- Product/availability will vary by location
- Limit 1 per household
- Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
- Additional Details
- Product is eligible for return within 15 days of purchase
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
Community Notes
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Micro Center has Dell 16" Plus Laptop (DB16250; Ice Blue) on sale for $1099.99. Select free store pickup only where stock permits.
Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal
Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)
Note, product/availability will vary by location.
Specs/Key Features
Thanks to community member POSGuy for finding this deal
Additionally, if you're a verified student purchasing this item, you'll also qualify for the Microsoft College Bundle offer ($500 valued bundle)
Note, product/availability will vary by location.
Specs/Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 8-Core/12-Threads Processor (Series 2 Core/Lunar Lake)
- 16" 2560x1600 2.5K WVA 120Hz 300-Nit Display w/ 1080p Full HD IR Camera
- 32GB LPDDR5x RAM (8533MHz)
- 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
- Intel Arv 140V Graphics
- 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be) LAN WiFi w/ Bluetooth 5.4
- 2x 2W Speakers
- 4-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Touchpad w/ Backlit Numeric Keyboard/Keypad/Copilot Key
- Windows 11 Home OS
- Inputs
- 1x Thunderbolt 4
- 1x HDMI
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen 2)
- 1x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen 1)
- Inputs
Editor's Notes
Written by Discombobulated | Staff- About the Deal
- This Dell 16 Plus laptop features built-in AI, featuring a large screen and Intel Arc graphics making it ideal for creator and developers
- Product/availability will vary by location
- Limit 1 per household
- Offer valid while pricing/supplies last
- Additional Details
- Product is eligible for return within 15 days of purchase
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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This Dell 16 Plus looks like a strong productivity laptop, especially for dev work and everyday professional use. The Core Ultra 9 and 32GB of RAM are described as a powerhouse setup, and the 2.5K display is a highlight. Build quality and features come across as solid, and the price is framed as a big savings versus the XPS version. The main knocks are the 300 nit brightness, a reported Windows 11 blue screen issue tied to Dell Assistant restore tasks, and some concern about heavier weight and weaker graphics for gaming or demanding visuals.
Common Questions (4)
The display is 300 nits, which is a common complaint for this model. It is still paired with a 2.5K panel, but the brightness may feel limiting if you work in very bright environments.
Yes. The Core Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM make it a powerhouse that should stay capable for most users for years, and it has been described as very fast for dev work. The main caveat is a Dell Assistant OS restore background task that can blue-screen Windows 11 until Dell patches it.
Yes. The 288V in this model is 8-core/8-thread with no hyperthreading, so the advertised CPU should be understood as an 8-core part rather than a higher-thread-count chip.
Yes. An open-box unit was reported at about $990 locally, and an open-box 14-inch version with 1TB storage was seen for $780. That makes open-box stock a lower-cost alternative if you can find it in store.
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