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    Is this a good configuration?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Dellirious, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. Dellirious

    Dellirious Newbie

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    I just ordered my Dell M1530. Did I choose a good general configuration? BTW, I got this for about $1,313.

    (PRODUCT) RED (PRODUCT) RED
    PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB, 6MB Cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium Edition SP1
    LCD AND CAMERA High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4inch LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 MP
    MEMORY 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    HARD DRIVE Size: 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) edit
    VIDEO CARD 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
    BLUETOOTH AND WIRELESS USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
    BATTERY OPTIONS 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0

    I would have put in the Intel wireless card, but that would have gone over my credit limit. Is the dell card good? Thanks to all who answer.
     
    Dellirious, Aug 3, 2008
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  2. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    That's a pretty good configuration.
    The wireless card you picked out is fine and future proof ;)
     
    elijahRW, Aug 3, 2008
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  3. Aritheanie

    Aritheanie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I dunno much, just a newbie to the world of laptops, but it does look very fine! The specs are very much similar to the Inspiron 1420 I just ordered, actually, except my video card is the Nvidia 8400 M GS with 128 MB GDDR3 graphic memory. And my sound options are lousier. :( Ah well.
     
    Aritheanie, Aug 3, 2008
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  4. Tanshirtman

    Tanshirtman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! I was really worried that the wireless card I got was below par.
     
    Tanshirtman, Aug 3, 2008
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  5. Tanshirtman

    Tanshirtman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Woops. wrong topic. Sorry!
     
    Tanshirtman, Aug 3, 2008
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  6. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    did u have access to Dell EPP? (via company or college student)

    and how much is the warranty?
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 3, 2008
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  7. Dellirious

    Dellirious Newbie

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    I don't have EPP(I'm only in high school). And I got the standard one year warranty.
     
    Dellirious, Aug 3, 2008
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