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    Difference between 9400 (E1705) and XPS M1710

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by garrett92, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. garrett92

    garrett92 Notebook Guru

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    Why is the Inspiron 9400 (E1705) so much cheaper than the XPS M1710. For the same base model it is about $600 more for the XPS. I was thinking that maybe the components in the XPS are of better quality. Like generic versus known name RAM, or quality optical drive versus a knockoff brand.

    Anyone know?
     
    garrett92, Jul 7, 2006
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  2. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    No, just pretty lights, 7900 GTX 512MB option, different paint job and better customer service. That's about it!
     
    zicky, Jul 7, 2006
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  3. Roaddy

    Roaddy Notebook Enthusiast

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    screen is brighter on the xps, actually
     
    Roaddy, Jul 7, 2006
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  4. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    I would stress better customer service as a key highlight.
     
    jujube, Jul 7, 2006
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  5. catennacio

    catennacio Notebook Consultant

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    are they both 17" lcd?
     
    catennacio, Jul 7, 2006
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  6. mikkroik

    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    no i just realized that 1705 only has a VGA for a second monitor, look closly on the XPS and u will see something else :p
     
    mikkroik, Jul 7, 2006
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The Dell E1705 has the same amount of ports as the XPS M1710. They are the same notebook, the differences being highlighted by zicky:
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 7, 2006
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