Need opinions NEW Dell XPS M1730 sell or keep

I just received a new Dell xps M1730 completely loaded and wanted to know if it's a good idea to sell it and get a Macbook pro. I am not a gamer and could use something lighter. Below are the specs and cost. I just received it 2 weeks ago.


Item Number Description Unit Price

1 223-6314 XPS M1730, Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000(2.8GHz, 800Mhz 6M L2 Cache) $2451
1 310-0173 Airborne Documentation, System Exchanges, Factory Install
$0.00
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System $0.00
1 310-8977 Info SKU-Software and Peripherals products and solutions catalog included in system boxes $0.00
1 310-9517 Intel Core Duo Processor $0.00
1 310-9519 Multi-Media Cables for XPS/Inspiron Systems
$20
1 310-9521 Backpack Carrying Case $149
1 310-9524 PERSONALIZATION SHIELD, LCD COLOR WING OPTION,BLUE $0.00
1 311-7447 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm for XPS M1730 $150
1 312-0603 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1730 $0.00
1 313-5014 Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy $25
1 313-5589 Dell Wrls 5720 VZW Mobile Broadband (EVDO) MiniCard $150
1 313-5592 Blu-ray Disc Drive (BD/DVD/CD burner w/double layer BD write capability) $400
1 320-5788 17 UltraSharp TrueLife Wide screen WUXGA for XPS M1730 $0.00
1 320-5789 Logitech Gaming LCD $0.00
1 320-6171 AGEIA PhysX Physics Accelerator $75
1 320-6384 1GB NVIDIA SLI GeForce 8800M GTX $1000
1 341-6334 400G (2x200) 7200RPM High Performance SATA HDD Free Fall Sensor
$300
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested $0.00
1 412-0946 Dell Travel ExpressCard Remote Control, IR $0.00
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal $0.00
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp $0.00
1 420-6588 Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition $399
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS $0.00
1 420-7095 DataSafe Online 20GB for Dim/Ins/XPS $0.00
1 420-7401 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP,XPS M1730 $0.00
1 420-7404 Dell Exclusive MediaDirect Instant Play Software Application $0.00
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP $0.00
1 420-8143 Media Direct 3.5 $0.00
1 420-8164 Roxio Creator 10 Premiere Blu-Ray $0.00
1 420-8585 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate 32-bit Edition English $150
1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer $0.00

1 430-2582 Intel 4965 WLAN (802.11a/g/n) Mini Card $35
1 430-2691 Dell Wireless 400,Ultra Wide Band With Bluetooth 355 $60




1 463-2282 Dell Owner’s Manual installed on your system, click on icon after system set-up to access $0.00





DELL XPS M1730 Laptop. Only 2 weeks old. Perfect LIKE NEW w Box. $5300
I Paid $6703.16 See below.
Sub-Total: $6383.96 + Tax $319.20 = Order Total : $6703.16






Sub-Total : $6383.96
Tax : $319.20

Order Total : $6703.16



ADD Ons PURCHASED included in Total
2- 85 WHr 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Primary Battery for Dell XPS M1730 Laptop
Price $299.99 each. TOTAL $599.98
Dell 230 Watt AC Adapter with 6-ft Power Cord for Dell XPS M1730 Laptop.
Cables Included: 1 x power cable - 6 ft.
Price $119.99
Gaming backpack Equipped with Air-Flow back padding with shock absorbing straps Incorporated with a keyboard pocket with Elements Protector,
Padded Laptop packet with 36” vertical drop protection ensures a reliable and shock proof protectionStabilized base enables the backpack to stand upright

Contact George at [email protected]

 

$7000 for an m1730 .... wow, wow, I m not gonna comment on that. I dont know who ll buy that from u but good luck. u can almost buy 5 Gateways FX for that and open an internet cafe.

 

If you have any doubts and the notebook is still within the 21 day window for Dell returns I would return it. You will have a very hard time selling a notebook that cost that much money.

I have a MacBook Pro 17" with Windows XP installed and so far I like it a lot.
I just ordered a Dell XPS 1730 during the sale for $2026. I am going to compare it with the MacBook and see which I prefer.

 

lol, that's 2 1/2 times what I paid for mine....wow

keep in mind I have the x9000 processor too

 

I didn't pay for it. It was actually a replacement for my inspiron 9400. Tech support messed up pretty bad and they offered me the M1730 with all the options I wanted.

 

The "I" in the statement is a little misleading then

 

So they sent u a $7000 system!? hmmm ... I wish I had a messed up Dell then. Looks like a sweet deal.

 

true but yours is obsolete with a 9300. This has the new X9000 2.8 overclockable to 3.4 45nm instead of the 65nm and the new Nvidia 8800, the older ones were pretty much all defective. Plus all the extras: blu-ray burner, VZ data card. The 8800, Blu-ray burner and data card options alone total about $2k not to mention the extra batteries at $299each, Backpack at $140 extra power adapter and so on. All you need to do is go to the site configure it and it comes up. I personally would never pay that much as I am not a gamer.

 

Can you take pictures of all the beauties? I'm just curious as to what all the extras look like

 

True it is misleading but I didn't want to say that is was free. It all depends on how tech support handles the situation and if it is unacceptable then you need to find out who to call to get it rectified. When I spoke to who I needed to and they checked the notes they told me the system should have been replaced a while ago. The replacement for the 9400 is a M1730 as they are not making the 1721 any longer. Due to the time it took away from my business and the frustration they agreed to build me a 1730 with the options I wanted. Pretty easy, it's all about communication.

 

All you need to do to see pictures is go to Dell.com and lookup the products.

 

"Communication skills" ... go post that in alienware section If re brave

 

And I would post that there why?

 

To challenge your communication skills

 

i don't really understand why the topic creator is so hostile. how the heck are we supposed to know if you should sell it and get a mac or not, isn't this more of a question of an OS than a question for us?

 

And, it is against forum rules to try and advertise your product btw, I see your sale price on ur original post

 

If you aren't a gamer, I wouldn't keep it. I had a M1730 for a brief while and it was a beast and really not what I needed.

 

I'm not hostile at all. I was merely answering questions. All I wanted to know is if anyone has experience with the Macbook pro in comparision to what I have. I did not post it for sale. I was just posting information.

I just wanted honest opinions.

 

i think the most honest opinion would be to ask somewhere besides a Dell board as people here are more likely have Dell XPS experience rather then Macbook Pro experience

 

My main concern is that I love the system but I would like to know if anyone has traveled with the system. If really that hard to carry it through an airport..

 

i borrowed my friends 1730, i had no problems carrying it through the airport (SFO,LAX,Oakland Airport) all worked fine.

 

Great. That is my main concern as it weighs about 14lbs with everything in the backpack. I have the extra battery because I read battery life is less than 1h 30min.

 

Never had any real issues with airports, only one ever questioned the weight, and when I showed them it was a single laptop they let it through.

 

Great. How about carrying it, did it strain your back or anything? Also are you getting more than 1hr 30min of battery life?

 

i got stronger carrying my notebook around lol........not really, it rarely leaves the house.....except my brother has mine now