Hey guys,
with Apple slashing the price of the Mac Book Pro 13, I am in a dilemma between MBP 13" and Dell Studio XPS 13.
Since I will not be using my laptop for gaming can you guys please help me deciding between the 2?
[ I will be using it for movies, web surfing, college work - Matlab, Photoshop etc.]
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Studio XPS 13. Identically specced, SXPS 13 is 1300 while Macbook is 1650.
Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53 Ghz
4gb DDR3
500gb HD
LED backlit LCD
Backlit keyboard
Geforce 9500M vs 9400M
1 yr warranty -
Ok.
So are there any advantages of MBP over SXPS 13? -
lighter/thinner i'm GUESSING. not sure.
and then the whole "Mac's just work" thing. That's more of an operating system thing though haha. i was debating getting a mac for college, especially with the new slashed prices. they are still overpriced though haha -
Sony SR series is my favorite 13" in this category... with Lenovo U330 being the runner-up (I haven't seen the U330 in person though).
But the MBP 13" should be good too, if you like OS X. It is not that overpriced if you can get the student deal with the free iPod Touch.
SXPS is a little heavy for a 13", and its touchpad is a little small... but it does have a fairly solid and sturdy feel to it... it's ok I guess, but not really my favorite 13-inch. If you're gaming, it's worth a look due to having more a powerful graphics option than other 13-inch laptops... but if not, then that won't benefit you. -
Hey!
Since you are talking about 2 different models on a Dell dominated forum...
I really think you should complete this: What Should I Buy FORM (Please Read Before Posting)
And, then post it here:
*What Notebook Should I Buy*
By doing this, you are going to get opinions/comments/suggestions from all forum peeps!
Cin -
SXPS has HDMI in addition to DisplayPort, while the MBP only has a proprietary form of DisplayPort that I believe does not support audio. If you plan on connecting your laptop to an HDTV at any time, then SXPS would be better in that regard.
What you just have to consider is the smaller and lighter frame on the MBP. The build quality on those is supposedly amazing as well because of the machined aluminum chassis. -
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I like the SXPS 13, but lets not forget the MBP beats it in battery life as well.
It would be an easier question if you had some information on what you intend to use it for, what you need out of it, what you want in a notebook.
Otherwise, our answers are just going to be opinions on how we value certain uses, needs, and wants that we have. -
don'y forget the screen is improved also on the macbook pro 13". i'd like to see how it compares to the sxps.
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Who knows maybe the awesome team of NBR Reviewers will do a comparison on both!
Cin -
And here is the new thread :
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4939380#post4939380 -
And, I think it's pretty cool you did a thread over at the WNSIB subforum!
Cin -
just an average lcd. besides mac os is still many years ahead of windows 7 on graphics display abilities. -
Alright then please continue the discussion in the WNSIB thread the OP has created:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4939380
This thread is now closed.
MacBookPro 13" or DELL Studio XPS 13
Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by adi87, Jun 9, 2009.