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    Go for it or just wait? xps m1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jlcamp7, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. jlcamp7

    jlcamp7 Notebook Consultant

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    Okay so for about 3 weeks now I have been watching the m1530. I am really after one. Unfortunately the one I want is still sitting out of my price range at $1199.99 (that is the one with 2.0 ghz processor, 8600 video card and 2 gig of ram). That's my "dream" machine for the price, but I really need to keep it under $1000. Anyway, I was looking in the notebook/tech bargains and ran across the new deal $799 for a m1530! The only issue is it's the base model (1.5 ghz processor, 8400 video card and 1 gig of ram). Man that's a spectacular deal!
    The question is should I wait for the higher end model or should I jump on this and upgrade later (I would just upgrade this model, but it's not upgradable in any of the areas specified). This is my first new laptop purchase and I want to make the right one, however I am scared, because it seems like there are so many coupons popping up lately that I'm afraid that within a few days or so the one I want will finally drop, or the one that's offered right now for the $799 will dissapear.
    So what's your thoughts? Does anyone know of any new deals coming down the line? Thanks
     
    jlcamp7, Jan 23, 2008
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  2. Tajam

    Tajam Notebook Guru

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    Dell always plays with their prices, so dont worry about the price, I would wait for the new processors to come out which will be very shortly. New processors come out about every 18 months, it would be a bad idea to get the older version.
     
    Tajam, Jan 23, 2008
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  3. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    That is wrong. New processors are released way more frequently than that. Santa Rosa processors came out fall last year, then first generation Penryn was announced this month, then Montevina penryns in May. None of those are 18 month differences.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jan 23, 2008
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  4. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    What are you going to use the laptop for? Is a faster processor worth the money invested?
     
    kanehi, Jan 23, 2008
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  5. jujuk8

    jujuk8 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm in the same situation as you man. I WANT one soooo bad!! but at the same time with all this new stuff coming out, i also want to wait. my budget is also around yours.
     
    jujuk8, Jan 23, 2008
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  6. kboyer

    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    Go for it!
     
    kboyer, Jan 23, 2008
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  7. M1530

    M1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am waiting I want the penryn and LED backlit screens
     
    M1530, Jan 23, 2008
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  8. sticky101

    sticky101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    same here...i've waited almost 2 months and im not giving up now :)
     
    sticky101, Jan 23, 2008
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