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    L502x/L702x From Dell Outlet

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by dyersituations, Jan 8, 2012.

  1. dyersituations

    dyersituations Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been eyeing the L502x/L702x at the Dell outlet, since right now there is a $100 off coupon. It looks like there are many systems like the one below for under $900 after the coupon. The system below is a L702x, but there have been L502x systems that have more or less the same specs but with a 540m. Would any current XPS owners recommend a system like below? And what about the L502x vs L702x?

    If I went for one of the below systems, I would be using it for 50/50 programming/gaming. Before recently, I was looking at full gaming laptops but decided to look into systems with better battery life. From what I have read, the XPS systems get decent battery life. I'd want to be able to play Battlefield 3, and from what I've read, both the 540m and 550m can handle the game on medium settings.

     
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    pusta Notebook Consultant

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    It seems like a pretty good deal. I have the l502x and I absolutely love it. I went with the 15" because I travel quite a bit and wanted the portability. I have the 6 and 9 cell batter and with the 9 cell on Windows Power Saver I get 7 hours just browsing the web and other light tasks. I'd say it's up there as one of the best laptops I've ever owned.
     
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