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    M1530 vs M4400 NEED ANSWER QUICK!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Nintendogs, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Nintendogs

    Nintendogs Notebook Geek

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    I am just about to get an M1530 in about an hour (before the 12 month no interest deal ends), and I am wondering If there was any reason not to buy one now, and if I should change any of the following specs.

    Also I was wondering how to even use the "12 month no interest on XPS systems" deal. Do I have to create a Dell perfered account or something? I'm very confused.



    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB, 2MB Cache)

    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1

    Tuxedo Black

    Microsoft Works

    2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis

    Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920x1200) & 2.0 M

    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)

    Ultra Performance: 64GB Solid State Drive

    Slot Load Blu -ray Disc (BD/DVD/CD read/write)

    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT

    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card

    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)

    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Sound Card

    Finger Print Reader XPS M1530

    McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months

    Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 2Yr Warr.

    TOTAL: (after coupons but not including tax) $1470
     
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  2. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, an LED WUXGA? I wish my M1530 has that. :p

    Are you going with this resolution (WUXGA) on both?
     
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  3. Nintendogs

    Nintendogs Notebook Geek

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    Yep

    10char
     
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    xlt94 Newbie

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    If you weren't to decide on price wise, I have the M1530 and it's just awesome. T8100 2.1GHz 4 gb ram. 32 bit. No problems. Runs fast! I forgot to click for the HI Def screen but I don't see any difference. I'm not a gamer so maybe there is a difference but I can't tell.

    You have to apply for the dell credit card to get the promo.
     
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  5. Nintendogs

    Nintendogs Notebook Geek

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    Does it cost anything to apply?

    And sorry but do you know what number to call if you are ordering a product over the phone?
     
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  6. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    Same specs, so I'd go with the M4400. I'm digging the black look, better audio speaker design, LED screen, and I rather have the regular drive than slot-load design. I have the M1530 and love it, but that's just me.

    You have to apply for the Dell credit card. Make sure you have a credit history though. They denied me, so I had to use my brother's account. ;)
     
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  7. Nintendogs

    Nintendogs Notebook Geek

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    I don't know if this would change anything but I just realized that the M4400 would only be the same price without the SSD. Also its not only a LED... its an RGB LED! lol
     
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    First Post has been edited.
     
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  9. NoSpinZone

    NoSpinZone Notebook Consultant

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    Just my opinion, but I wouldn't rush to buy. Deals are only going to get better in the coming months, not worse.
     
    NoSpinZone, Nov 25, 2008
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