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    XPS L501X Doubts

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by avin7000, Nov 13, 2010.

  1. avin7000

    avin7000 Notebook Geek

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    Hi all... I had XPS 15, now they are replacing it new L501X :) I am getting it in 3 days :D

    My configuration is as follows :
    Intel® Core? i7-740QM Processor (1.73GHz, 4Core/8Threads, turbo boost up to 2.93Ghz, 6M
    cache)
    15.6 FHD (1920x1080) B+RGLED display with TrueLife?
    Anodized Aluminium LCD Back Cover (WLAN)
    4GB (2GBx2) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
    500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
    Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
    130W AC Adapter
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 435M graphics with Bluetooth
    Waves MaxxAudio V3.0 audio enhancements software
    Intel WiFi Link 6200 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card
    Dell? Backlit Keyboard with Touchpad (English)
    Genuine Windows(R) 7 Professional 64bit (English)
    Genuine Windows(R) 7 with Windows XP Mode installed
    Microsoft(R) office 2010 OEM Installation
    Microsoft(R) office Starter 2010 Version
    1 year complete cover

    here are my questions :
    1. Does my laptop will be having Switchable Graphics & Optimus Technology ?
    According to anandtech review [ link]

    2. In my quotation it is mentioned :

    Graphic Card with bluetooth ?
     
    avin7000, Nov 13, 2010
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  2. sprtnbsblplya

    sprtnbsblplya Notebook Deity

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    No Optimus on the i7 CPUs.
    Bluetooth is a separate card, but it looks like you get both.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Nov 13, 2010
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  3. avin7000

    avin7000 Notebook Geek

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    That means no switchable graphics right ?
     
    avin7000, Nov 13, 2010
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  4. cqn11

    cqn11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No switchable graphics with the i7, correct.
     
    cqn11, Nov 13, 2010
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