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    Dell XPS Longevity

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kernalburn, May 8, 2011.

  1. kernalburn

    kernalburn Newbie

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    I was looking into potentially getting an XPS 15, which would be my first Dell. How long should I expect to have it functioning and at what capacity, as it will be my primary computer constantly on the move in a college environment.
     
    kernalburn, May 8, 2011
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    ^^As long as you take good care of your lappy you can expect to have it operating for a very long time. : )
     
    Cin', May 8, 2011
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  3. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    Lifetime of a notebook is twofold:
    1. How long does it actually hold, thats about 4-5 years, after that most notebooks are worn-out.
    2. How long is it useful, that depends on the applications you throw at it...for most "normal" (casual gamers) a high-end multimedia notebook, like the XPS15 is usable for 3-4 years.
     
    Razor2, May 9, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Given the XPS track record, might want to get that 3-4 year warranty. Also given you are in college, Complete Care might be a good investment.

    Make sure once a month you blow out all that dust in the fans, heatsinks, heat fins.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 10, 2011
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  5. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    I would follow this advice
     
    Karamazovmm, May 16, 2011
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