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    Should I keep the Dell M170 or sell for something better?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by thespeakerbox, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. thespeakerbox

    thespeakerbox Notebook Guru

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    Im gonna be inheriting an old dell xps m170 and dont know what to do with it.

    I already have a desktop and msi wind but like the larger laptop for work in bed. Should I try to sell the M170 on ebay in hope of getting something newer, or should I just keep it and use it until its useless?

    If I go the ebay route, i run the risk of bad timing, low bidding and the crappy christmas buying season. I expect between 250-400 dollars after fees and shipping, maybe less. This might not buy me something better.

    If I keep it, I can turn it into a test box , etc.. and just play around with it when I have time.

    What would you do in my situation?
     
    thespeakerbox, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I would say it depends on how much use a test box is for you. Would you use it often or would it just sit? I you think it is just going to be idle often you might as well clear it out.
     
    atbnet, Dec 19, 2008
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