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    Dell M1730...

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by str4ktt, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    I'm interested in buying this laptop.

    Are there any problems I should be aware of? Are there any overheating problems, also is this laptop really thick?
     
    str4ktt, Jun 12, 2008
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    only Notebook Evangelist

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    not anymore than the usual, it probably doesnt very often, it's very big, yes it's thick and big.
     
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  3. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    How thick is it compared to a dell e1505 or macbook pro?
     
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't get some of the best gaming performance and still keep it thin...
     
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  5. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    Yea but would it work If i took it to college or is it too big to take it?
     
    str4ktt, Jun 12, 2008
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    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    That's a question no one but you can answer since everyone has a different level of comfort.
     
    dtwn, Jun 12, 2008
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  7. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    lol i haul around my XPS M1730 around my university campus, its a bit heavy but having ur prof in the middle of class go "hey thats a nice laptop, never seen one of those before." is worth it imo :D
     
    UofTSilent, Jun 12, 2008
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  8. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    lol hahaha.
     
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  9. str4ktt

    str4ktt Notebook Consultant

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    i'd feel so self-conscious and weird dragging that thing to lectures and class. i don't think i've seen anyone haul around and set up something as big as a 17" notebook for school w/o looking dorky. they're all big.

    but the 17" XPS would look worse because of its tacky 'look at me i'm a gamer!' design. you might as well have a giant robot's head with flashing LED eyes sticking out of the cover.
     
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  11. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    in comparison to an macbook air yes...

    but the macbook air isn't even worth comparing.

    but yes it is thick...
     
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  12. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    lawl...but this is my only laptop T_T so I have to haul it to class :p
     
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  13. only

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    i guess.. or just buy two and get a small practical one for school and leave the desktop replacement at home. u of t - texas or toronto?
     
    only, Jun 12, 2008
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  14. lord_shar

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    The M1730 looks normal if you get the smoke colored wing plates and shut down all the extra lighting effects. I'll post a picture later when I get the chance. But yes, it is HUGE compared to most other laptops. :D
     
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  15. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    toronto 10char
     
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  16. only

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    nice school, however they wouldnt admit me because i am dumb. did you get your 1730 from dell.ca? i need tips on talking them down and getting better coupons than the $100 ones.
     
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  17. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    it looks great.But there are always alternatives.
     
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  18. str4ktt

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    What are some alternatives? :D
     
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  19. UofTSilent

    UofTSilent Notebook Guru

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    yeah I got it from my 1730 from dell.ca XD, good coupons are hard to get D:
     
    UofTSilent, Jun 12, 2008
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  20. jesse6749

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    I had mine for almost 4 months and it's the fastest laptop I have had to date and if you like going to lan parties, it's the perfect lan party gaming rig that can be hauled around with ease. So far I have had zero heating issues with it, I run mine at 3.2Ghz which keeps the fans running all the time, this keeps things nice and cool and is not that noisy either.Anyway that is my opinions after having mine for a while.
     
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  21. eleron911

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    I'm getting one too soon, hopefully no issues with it...
    what light effects are you guys talking about?
     
    eleron911, Jun 12, 2008
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  22. jesse6749

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    You can change the color of the led's on the speakers and touchpad, I believe that is what they are talking about.
     
    jesse6749, Jun 12, 2008
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  23. XPS1330

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    Haha I bet you're going to mention the Sager NP9262 :p
     
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    LOL!!! exactly what I was thinking too!!! LOL!!!
     
    jesse6749, Jun 12, 2008
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  25. UofTSilent

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    yeah but the sager isn't really very flashy...XPS M1730 wins that one period.
     
    UofTSilent, Jun 13, 2008
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    I would recommend picking a good backpack if you're going to use this around campus. I have a messenger style bag and it definetly strains my shoulder to carry this laptop just for a few mins, nevermind 15-30mins around campus.

    If you know anyone that can get you a dell epp code that's the way to go. I saved roughly $1200 on my m1730.
     
    kermit1979, Jun 13, 2008
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  27. lord_shar

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    Here's that picture I promised from yesterday...

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    To me, the XPS M1730 looks nice but not too flashy with all lights out.
     
    lord_shar, Jun 13, 2008
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    The current targus 17" backpack works quite well for my XPS M1730 -- well padded all around with lots of room if needed.
     
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    Which one specifically, 'coz there are a number of 'em?

    Ta much ;)
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 14, 2008
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  30. eleron911

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    Yea,I'm interested in this too. Which one would it hold the XPS safely ? I'm gonna carry my beast around a lot...
     
    eleron911, Jun 14, 2008
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  31. lord_shar

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    Here's the one I use: http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TXL617

    Padding is excellent, and there are no hard buckles to scratch your precious cargo while in transit (unlike the 17" Swiss army backpacks).
     
    lord_shar, Jun 14, 2008
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    Good man :cool: Thanks for that :notworthy:
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 15, 2008
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  33. eleron911

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    Yep,I'm gonna get one too...
     
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    I forgot to mention that my local Best Buy stocks these 17" Targus backpacks regularly.
     
    lord_shar, Jun 15, 2008
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