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    I have some questions on the New Dell XPS 17 L702x?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by happycamper1221, May 23, 2011.

  1. happycamper1221

    happycamper1221 Newbie

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    Hi, I'm thinking about buying the Dell XPS 17" and i would just like to know these few things

    1.What is the battery life like. Right now I have a Asus 60vx (Discontinued I know :( ) and the battery life is like 1 hour and it sucks so I definitely want a new laptop with some good battery life! I have herd that it lasts round about 5 hours is this true? and how will it go for word processing and internet without dropping down brightness and using optimus? and also because I do a lot of 3ds max and CAD how will the battery last whilst doing 3ds max and rendering my models?

    2. is the screen of good quality. I would only get the 1080p one because I need the screen real estate but that is only anti glare? does it still look good?

    3. Alternatively how much better is the XPS 15" for battery life and what would you choose :)

    Thank you very much :D
     
    happycamper1221, May 23, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    2) The screen is a bit above average in terms of general image quality but the matte finish isn't really all that great. People have likened it to 300-grit sandpaper. The XPS 15's B+RGLED 1920x1080 display is MUCH better.
     
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    ditroia Notebook Enthusiast

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    I barely notice it, and I prefer it than to seeing my ugly mug looking back at me.
     
    ditroia, May 23, 2011
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