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    Contemplating getting a SXPS 16. Opinions?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by 7even, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. 7even

    7even Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,
    I'm about to get an xps 16 with the following specs:
    P8600, 4GB ddr3, 500GB 7200RPM, blu-ray burner, ati 4670, RGBLED

    I was just wondering (since i've skimmed through some of the xps 16 owners' lounge) are some of the issues that had been in the previous model with the different motherboard fixed? mainly the heat issues? I'm getting it with a P8600, since I do not want it to be hot to use it on my lap sometimes.

    On a different note, when you first click on the xps 16 and go to its main page, the first "feature" about it that's mentioned is that it "now features intel core i7" but it's no where to found in the customization page. What's that all about?
     
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  2. ninja2000

    ninja2000 Mash IT

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    I love my sxps 16 but it does run hot.

    I will surf the net with it on my lap but even then after a while it does grow warm. Dont even contemplate playing games or completing heavy cpu work with it on your lap it will ge way too hot.

    Also the track pad gets hot regardless of what you are doing. If you are sensitive to heat I suggest an external mouse.
     
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  3. 7even

    7even Notebook Consultant

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    i see, thanx for the output :)
     
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    straTos_speAr Newbie

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    It gets extremely warm if you're playing any type of game, but I've never had any actual overheating issues.
     
    straTos_speAr, Aug 30, 2009
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