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    Studio Xps 1640 Questions!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by waloshin, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    I have a couple of questions before I even think of buying this laptop.

    1) Does this laptop share the same keyboard design with the Xps m1530?

    2) Does it share the same trackpad (size) and the same trackpad buttons as the Xps m1530?

    3) Does this scratch easily because of the shinny black plastic?

    4) Which laptop has the best screen:
    - Studio Xps 1340
    - Studio Xps 1640 (Stock screen)
    - Studio Xps 1640 (RGBLED 1920*1080)

    5) What is the weight of the Xps Studio 1340, and the Xps Studio 1640?

    6) Battery Life
    - Xps Studio 1340 ( 9 cell, 6 cell)
    - Xps Studio 1640 (9 cell, 6 cell)

    7) Doesn't the Xps Studio 16 have better wifi over he Studio xps 13?
     
    waloshin, Apr 7, 2009
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  2. Narthecium

    Narthecium Notebook Evangelist

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    1) Nope.

    2) Not sure.

    3) Probably would scratch easier than the rubberized 1530 would. Also would show fingerprints more.

    4) The RGBLED is going to be the best...also is more costly.

    5) Depends on features but it starts at like 6 pounds and change.

    6) Not sure about battery life. But it'd also depend on your settings...but in general the XPS studio 16 seems to outperform the 1530. The 1530's technology is getting a little dated.
     
    Narthecium, Apr 7, 2009
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  3. solomaster

    solomaster Notebook Geek

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    7) yes, the SXPS 16 can be customized with the 5300. I think that the SXPS 13 can only be customized with a 5100.
     
    solomaster, Apr 16, 2009
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