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    New XPS17 purchase, how do these specs look?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Chase.Barnett, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys,

    I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new xps 17 to replace my aging and dying Gateway 6860FX. The computer will mainly be used for online browsing, social media and I would like to get back into Microsoft Flight Simulator. These are the specs I have come up with, would anyone mind sharing their thoughts and opinions with me? Also, do I need to be concerned about any screen issues? I feel like I have been reading mixed opinions from people concerning the screen.

    Thanks guys!

    PROCESSOR 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2620M processor 2.70 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.40 GHz
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® Home Premium, 64-Bit, English
    VIDEO CARD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M 3GB graphics with Optimus
    HARD DRIVE 1.0TB 500GB 7.2k HDD x 2
    HD DISPLAY 17.3" FHD (1080p) with 2.0MP HD Webcam
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    WIRELESS + BLUETOOTH Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0
    BATTERY OPTIONS 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    SOUND OPTIONS JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3 + Creative SoundBlaster X-FI MB 1.2
    My Software & Accessories
    OS RECOVERY MEDIA Recovery DVD for Windows® 7 Home Premium OS, 64bit, English
    My Accessories
    XPS 17 XPS 17
    Integrated Network Adapter Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
    MEMORY 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
    COLORS Elemental Silver Aluminum
    KEYBOARD Backlit Keyboard - English
    MOBILE BROADBAND No Mobile Broad Band Selected

    1,898.99 Before discounts
    1,414.99 After

    Anyone know of some coupon codes I could use also? :)
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 14, 2011
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  2. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    If you're just going to be web browsing and playing a bit of FSX, that's way OP.
     
    funky monk, Jun 14, 2011
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  3. Chase.Barnett

    Chase.Barnett Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a very large collection of payware I will be using. Level D Sim, PMDG and Eaglesoft are always a must for me. I will be using a lot of 3rd party scenery and Real Enviroment from Flight 1. BF2 and COD will also be played.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 14, 2011
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