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    New xps 1730- Pics Fake?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ?yasutahw, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. ?yasutahw

    ?yasutahw Notebook Consultant

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    I looked over the design of the new 1730. It just looks to ugly, is dell really capable of such a disaster, right after the release of the sexy m1330. I circled some, ' unusual' imperfections on the first release pics, is it just me- the angle the pic was taken- or is it a fake?
     

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  2. staffsMike

    staffsMike Notebook Evangelist

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    I seriously hope its fake but the old 17" xps was based on the 17" inspiron chassis so i dont see why this one wouldn't be... the colour will probably change though.
     
    staffsMike, Aug 13, 2007
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  3. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    i kinda like it
    dunno if i'd buy it though :p
     
    Kwakkel, Aug 13, 2007
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  4. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    The color looks like some weird faded black mixed in with white...
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Aug 26, 2007
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  5. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    its supposed to be like a fake carbon fiber sorta
     
    zfactor, Aug 26, 2007
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  6. McLuvin

    McLuvin Notebook Guru

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    i'd rather carry a g3 imac strapped to my back...but the specs seem very good
     
    McLuvin, Aug 26, 2007
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  7. jkjsvhasd

    jkjsvhasd Notebook Guru

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    I can share the following

    Last Thursday I had a conversation with a Senior Dell Rep (Business Channel) requesting various model/samples of the Vostro line (I have a large Fortune 500 customer finalizing technology decisions for the next year and wants options)

    He asked if I was interested in the M6300 which is supposed to be the replacement for the M90. I asked if it would be bases off the same chassis and have the same appearance as the Vostro 1700/Inspiron 1720. Without hesitation he said it was not and looked similar to the M90 or E1705.

    I guess anything is possible but I would be surprised to see Dell use a different chassis for their high end Gaming and Mobile Workstation models.

    Am being promised the M6300 first week in September
     
    jkjsvhasd, Aug 26, 2007
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  8. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    I'm guessing the price will start from $2799.
     
    knightingmagic, Aug 26, 2007
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