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    Get an XPS16 with an i7 AND BluRay?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by bac5.2, Dec 19, 2009.

  1. bac5.2

    bac5.2 Notebook Consultant

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    It looks like you can build an XPS16 in any of ten million ways, but this is one combination I haven't found.

    Does it exist?

    And to those with experience with the XPS16 and the XPS13, is the added size and weight of the 16 noticeable?

    Thanks!
     
    bac5.2, Dec 19, 2009
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    dasie Newbie

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    bac5.2 Notebook Consultant

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    you are right. I'm jealous.
     
    bac5.2, Dec 19, 2009
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    Not sure what you are talking about. I have a SXPS 1645 with an i7-820 and Blur-Ray burner.
     
    Qaenos, Dec 19, 2009
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  5. bac5.2

    bac5.2 Notebook Consultant

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    Are you in the USA?
     
    bac5.2, Dec 19, 2009
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    Since 2 days dell stops the bluray and i don't know also why? I have configured mine and planning to order on monday, but know there is no option for bluray :(
     
    thodoris kountouriot, Dec 19, 2009
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    I have a XPS 1645 in USA with i7 and BluRay....read somewhere else today on the forum that there might be a part shortage on BR so DELL took that option off their configuration....seems crazy.

    It was available a few days ago
     
    smarney, Dec 19, 2009
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    There are MAJOR shortages for the BD drives so Dell has removed the option for now.
     
    sleey0, Dec 19, 2009
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  9. Chris123NT

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    Wow, guess I ordered just in time, as I have i7 + BluRay
     
    Chris123NT, Dec 19, 2009
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    Blu Ray is not that big of a deal either way, just my opinion.

    I have the XPS 1645 and got it without Blu-Ray. I am an avid iTunes user, so any movies I watch are from iTunes anyway.

    I like the laptop a lot. It's really heavy though. I mean really heavy. Also, it will not fit into most laptop bags...
     
    MrAceXPS, Dec 19, 2009
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  11. Chris123NT

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    It's lighter than my previous laptop. But then again my previous laptop was an XPS M1710 :p
     
    Chris123NT, Dec 19, 2009
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    That's the thing that worries me. Size and weight.

    The 1645 is almost 2" wider than my 1320, and an inch deeper. And near to 2 pounds heavier.
     
    bac5.2, Dec 20, 2009
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    Size and weight? The SXPS 16 is an amazing laptop and is VERY mobile friendly. Nice and slim, and not heavy at all. Very light compared to my brothers alienware and gateway gaming p series laptops.
     
    MrSpock2002, Dec 20, 2009
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    I disagree it's make or break it with me. I must have Blu-Ray. This machine is kickass when it comes to multimedia and Blu-Ray.

    I personally don't use iTunes as I no longer have an iPod and have grown to despise Apple and the DRM loving iTunes.
     
    MrSpock2002, Dec 20, 2009
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    You can always either get an external down the road or Dell replacement for the internal. Otherwise, just wait a few weeks, it should come around.

    On the subject of weight/size. I got Studio 17, so I think XPS 16 is fairly portable :).
     
    oblomschik, Dec 20, 2009
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    You can buy mine.. the config is listed below.. should be here soon. its a replacement system for my m15 that crapped out. im am currently using the same config so i will have 2 identicle.. im going with the Sager for my second system.. want the Raid 0.
     
    winks2872, Dec 20, 2009
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