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    Should I defect to the Asus camp?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mystery905, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    I got a great deal on an Asus K40IN-X1 notebook:

    C2D T6400 2.0 Ghz (can replace with the T8300 from my m1330)
    4 GB RAM
    free upgrade to Windows 7
    320GB hard drive (will swap with 500GB from m1330)
    Nvidia G102M discrete graphics, 512MB
    wifi
    no bluetooth, but can add via usb
    no fingerprint reader
    LED (!) backlit 14.1" 1366 X 768 LCD

    after coupons, $740.00 Canadian + taxes

    I'm going to try it out and see if it meets my needs.

    If so, I'll sell my m1330 with the original T5450 and a 320GB HDD.

    I really love my m1330, but I am worried about the GPU, although I do have full warranty until March 2010, and the extended GPU warranty until March 2011.

    Should I just wait until my warranty is up before I jump ship?
     
    mystery905, Aug 14, 2009
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  2. xnightxwingx

    xnightxwingx Notebook Consultant

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    If it was me, I would use the 1330 still since u still have warranty. They recently discontinued the 1330 so if it breaks down in the future and they dont have the part anymore, then they will give you a new computer wit hthe same specs or better.
     
    xnightxwingx, Aug 14, 2009
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    LexusForever Notebook Evangelist

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    I would keep M1330 for sure, but you decide.
     
    LexusForever, Aug 14, 2009
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    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, thanks for the comments guys.

    I returned the Asus today. My warranty is still valid and I may even get it replaced for a new and/or better one.

    If I buy later obviously there will be better machines for less money.
     
    mystery905, Aug 14, 2009
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