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    Is this a good computer for me?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by laballoonne, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. laballoonne

    laballoonne Newbie

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    I'm thinking about getting a Dell XPS m1530. I don't have any experience buying laptops and I'm not really sure what options would be best for me. (as far as memory, hard drive, & so on)

    I'm a student, so I'll be using it for school work. I also use Photoshop a lot and I'd like to start playing World of Warcraft again.

    I have built an XPS with and Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300, 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, and 256MB video card.

    Would this be a good configuration for me?     :confused:
     
    laballoonne, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Yep, looks good for you and your proposed usage pattern... :)
     
    fonduekid, Aug 13, 2008
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Will probably do everything you want, and well beyond.
     
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  4. laballoonne

    laballoonne Newbie

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    Thanks for you replies. Do you think there is anything I could do without?
     
    laballoonne, Aug 13, 2008
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  5. somekevinguy

    somekevinguy Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are looking to save money I think the T8300 is a lot better value and you won't really notice the difference. Also if you are going to be running the 32 bit version of vista it can only make use of about 3gb of memory so if the 4gb isn't part of a package deal you can save some money by going with 3gb.
     
    somekevinguy, Aug 13, 2008
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  6. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    GET MY Deal!!! (from my signature)..

    i think u should wait for a xps refresh if u can... probably within 2 months(hopefully)...
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 13, 2008
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