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    Lightest 1680 x 1050 15" notebook is the m1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pufftissue, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. pufftissue

    pufftissue Notebook Evangelist

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    Anything lighter currently out there?

    What if I say I want a 1440 x 900 15" notebook? (I have had bad luck with macbook pros). Is it still the m1530?

    Thanks for your help
     
    pufftissue, Jun 29, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    there are probably lighter ones but the weight dif would be marginal. u would not notice it
     
    wywern209, Jun 29, 2008
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  3. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    For a big powerful notebook, the 1530 is pretty light.

    Does Dell even offer the 1680x1050 anymore? I know on the US site, it is not. Maybe as a refurb you can get it.
     
    mattocs, Jun 29, 2008
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    jpmxch Notebook Geek

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    Can definetly find some 1530s with 1680x1050 at the outlet. I'm sure they'll offer them again in the future.. hopefully with LED :D. LED Screens are lighter.. so if you want light, get LED screen.
     
    jpmxch, Jun 29, 2008
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    The MacBook Pro is the lightest, and afaik, the M1530 is the second lightest.
     
    tumnasgt, Jun 29, 2008
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  6. mattocs

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    I too hope they come out with a 1680x1050 LED. If they do that, I might end up picking up a used one on eBay someday. That is a great resolution. I am still bummed my original 1530 1680x1050 had a crappy screen. At least I was able to get the free upgrade to the LED.
     
    mattocs, Jun 29, 2008
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