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    Help ME make my decision between these 2 configs.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pittsgutta, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. pittsgutta

    pittsgutta Notebook Consultant

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    So I looked through every promo and it comes down to these 2 configs. The only real decision I need to make is either getting it with the Full HD with RGB and Blu-Ray player or with 900P HD without Blu-Ray Player. Here are the specs and price in which I can get it for:



    STUDIO XPS 16 w/
    OBSIDIAN BLACK WITHOUT LEATHER
    16.0 INCH RGB EDGE-TO-EDGE 1080p FULL HIGH DEF WIDESCREEN DISPLAY
    INTEL CORE 2 DUO PROCESSOR P8600 @ 2.4GHZ,3MB CACHE and 1066FSB
    4GB DDR3 MEMORY @ 1067MHZ
    500GB HDD @ 7200RPM
    SLOT LOAD CD/DVD RW with BLU-RAY ROM
    6 CELL LITHIUM w/ ADDITIONAL 9 CELL LITHIUM BATTERY
    VISTA HOME PREMIUM 64 BIT w/ WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE
    512 ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3670
    INTEL WI-FI ULTIMATE N WIRELESS 5300 (3X3) with MIWIFI
    SOUNDBLASTER HI-DEF AUDIO - SOFTWARE EDITION (INTEGRATED)
    DELL WIRELESS 370 BLUETOOTH 2.1+EDR
    2 YR WARRANTY w/ COMPLETE CARE/ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE
    MS OFFICE HOME AND STUDENT

    I CAN GET FOR $1405 DELIVERED




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    STUDIO XPS 16 w/
    OBSIDIAN BLACK WITHOUT LEATHER
    15.6 INCH EDGE-TO-EDGE 900p HI-DEF WIDESCREEN DISPLAY
    INTEL CORE 2 DUO PROCESSOR P8600 @ 2.4GHZ,3MB CACHE and 1066FSB
    4GB DDR3 MEMORY @ 1067MHZ
    500GB HDD @ 7200RPM
    SLOT LOAD CD/DVD BURNER (NO-BLU-RAY)
    6 CELL LITHIUM w/ ADDITIONAL 9 CELL LITHIUM BATTERY
    VISTA HOME PREMIUM 64 BIT w/ WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE
    512 ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3670
    INTEL WI-FI ULTIMATE N WIRELESS 5300 (3X3) with MIWIFI
    SOUNDBLASTER HI-DEF AUDIO - SOFTWARE EDITION (INTEGRATED)
    DELL WIRELESS 370 BLUETOOTH 2.1+EDR
    2 YR WARRANTY w/ COMPLETE CARE/ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE
    MS WORKS 9 (BUT I ALREADY HAVE MS OFFICE ENTERPRISE)

    I CAN GET FOR $1130 DELIVERED



    WHAT WOULD YOU GO WITH????


    I don't do any gaming, mainly just internet, email and movies. I do like the Blu-Ray because I'm a huge supporter however my desktop has Blu-Ray plus I own a PS3 so its not a must have but it would be nice to have.
     
  2. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    RGBLED is a must have so go with #1
     
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    Those configs arent what i'm looking for. I want atleast 7200 and atleast 900p reso
     
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    Different specs pop up on there every 30 minutes.
     
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    1 has a 1080P screen and 7200 rpm HD :rolleyes:
     
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    And I am taking advantage of there free financing until June. You cant get that with refurb
     
  8. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    If you are getting Bluray, then I'd say the RGBLED is a must. #1 is well worth the price difference.