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    Which would you keep?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by knlmwq, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. knlmwq

    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    Dell Studio XPS16
    - P7350 2.0ghz processor
    - 320 hard drive 7200rpm
    - 4gb ram 1066MHZ
    - 3670 ATI 512mb graphics card
    - 5300 network card
    - 1366*720 16inch screen

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    Dell XPS M1730
    - T9500 2.5ghz processor
    - 500gb hard drive 7200rpm
    - 4gb ram 800MHZ
    - Nvidea 8700 dual SLI graphics card
    - 4965 dell wireless N network card
    - 1920*1200 17inch screen

    I have to choose between these and just wanted to get others input on what they think.
     
    knlmwq, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Obviously the 1730 ... It blows it out of teh water in every aspect possible ... How is this a hard choice?
     
    fred2028, Aug 20, 2009
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    well depends if u need the mobility or not
     
    afhstingray, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. knlmwq

    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    I agree it blows it out of the water in every aspect except esthetics and portability. Also the studio xps16 has an HDMI port which is nice for hooking up to my tv.

    I use my laptop for some gaming (Call of Duty, Tomb Raider), web browsing, and thats about it. I was thinking about taking my laptop to a couple of lectures for school also. I really prefer the 1920*1200 display over the 1366*720 also. Im just trying to decide if the ugliness and lack of portability of the xps m1730 is worth giving up the better specs. I just found out you can turn off the flashing lights on the back of the m1730 which makes it a little more tolerable.
     
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  5. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Well for what you said the Studio XPS, how long have you had it?
    Find a way to upgrade the screen ?
     
    burkle25, Aug 20, 2009
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    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    How could I find a way to upgrade the screen? Please explain. I have had it for 2 days but I cannot return it. It isnt new.

    So what would I lose by having the lesser p7350 instead of T9500. Will it affect me if im lets say, buring a dvd while surfing the web, and downloading a movie?
     
    knlmwq, Aug 20, 2009
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  7. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Why can't you return it?
     
    burkle25, Aug 20, 2009
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  8. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    If you play games then keep the M1730, if not then you may prefer the Studio XPS 16 due to the smaller and sleeker case. Not having the 1080p screen is a killer though. I'd keep the M1730, and man it out.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 20, 2009
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    One of the worst SXPS 1640 configs vs. one of the best XPS 1730 configs so the 17" wins assuming you don't need portability/battery life or aesthetics as mentioned and also assuming the GeForce 8700M didn't have an excessively high failure rate (as did the 8400M GS)
     
    Sephoroth, Aug 20, 2009
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    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    Because if I return the studio xps16 dell is telling me I have to keep the m1730. So basically I have to keep one or the other.
     
    knlmwq, Aug 21, 2009
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    my m1730 is not ugly
     
    claxdog, Aug 21, 2009
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    ljnram82606 Notebook Evangelist

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    xps m1730. i love mine
     
    ljnram82606, Aug 21, 2009
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    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    Its pretty hefty and thick though.. You have to admit that. I just wish they would have sent me any color except red.
     
    knlmwq, Aug 21, 2009
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    Ok the screen on the xps 16 is being upgraded to the 1920*1080 rgb full hd screen. Does this change anyones opinion?
     
    knlmwq, Aug 25, 2009
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    In that case I'd probably go with the Studio XPS 16. The reason is that I personally need a laptop this is semi-portable that I can take to class. However, if I didn't have a sweet desktop I'd go for the M1730. All depends on whether you need a laptop that you can take with you. Although, even the XPS 16 isn't the greatest mobile laptop (XPS 13 would be better for that). But still much lighter and smaller then a M1730.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 25, 2009
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