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    XPS 15z: i5+ 2 year warranty or upgrade to i7 +1 year warrany?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Alias, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. Alias

    Alias Notebook Deity

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    I was planning on getting the 15z as was getting it on a deal for around $800 with the i5 and 2 year warranty. Should i go with the 2 year warranty or get the i7 with 1 year warranty?

    Does the i7 make much of a difference over the i5?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Alias, Nov 27, 2011
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  2. RainMan_

    RainMan_ Notebook Evangelist

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    i7 2620M is not worth it , it's a dual core , same as i5.
     
    RainMan_, Nov 27, 2011
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  3. Alias

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    Thanks, i will then go for the i5 with the 2 year warranty.
     
    Alias, Nov 27, 2011
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  4. alinad

    alinad Notebook Consultant

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    no. i7-2620M better then I5, even both is dual core. intel not a stupid.
     
    alinad, Nov 28, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes it is better, but only slightly better. For most tasks, unless you are rendering/compiling code, the i5 is more than enough. Stick with the i5 and the extend the warranty.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 28, 2011
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  6. i7freak

    i7freak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Get the i5..,thinking you not an enthusiast ,even if you are you wouldn't really miss it ,you don't need an i7 and that too a dual core one..yea its better but you would far cherish the safety of additional year warranty rather than a small increase in speed.Get and SSD later when you got money,will provide a snappier overall lappy :)
     
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  7. Alias

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    Thanks for the help guys! :) . Ordered the i5 with 2 year warranty.

    Getting a $150 Dell gift card with it. Can i extend the warranty with the gift card? Or is it not worth it?
     
    Alias, Nov 28, 2011
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