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    XPS M1530 vs Vostro 1500

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Jest, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. Jest

    Jest Notebook Guru

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    I am having a hard time deciding. From dell.ca ...

    Should I go with the Product Red fully loaded (default) XPS with 1680x1050 and 9cell battery for $1640 or a Vostro 1500 with similar specs, except with a 7500, 1680x1050 and 1gb of ram and 9cell for $1440? So is it worth the extra $200 plus taxes for the XPS?
     
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  2. nxxt

    nxxt Notebook Enthusiast

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    They're quite close and I think that unless you are really concerned about flashy appearances (in which case the 1530 might be more appealing), I feel you should opt for the cheaper Vostro.
     
    nxxt, Feb 14, 2008
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  3. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Also note that the XPS is lighter by more than 1 pound compared to the Vostro.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 14, 2008
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  4. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Xps 1530 :)
     
    burkle25, Feb 14, 2008
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  5. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    If you're concerned about weight and looks, the 1530 is a no-brainer. On the other hand, an extra $200 isn't pocket change (at least for me). :D

    SmoothTofu, here is an edit of your avatar, if you would like it.

    Dell2_edit.jpg
     
    pixelot, Feb 14, 2008
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  6. matrixsc

    matrixsc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't the XPS come with HDMI as standard but the Vostro don't?

    The dell Inspiration 1720/21 and the Vostro only come with DVI as standard don't they?
     
    matrixsc, Feb 14, 2008
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  7. webdtc

    webdtc Notebook Deity

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    That Vostro price seems really high... I guess dell.ca doesn't have as good a dell as dell.com.

    If they are only $200 apart I'd go with the 1530. Besides being much slimmer and lighter the graphics card is a little better than the Vostro's. But, in the US Vostro is tons less expensive than 1530...
     
    webdtc, Feb 14, 2008
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  8. manoy385

    manoy385 Newbie

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    Go with the M1530 but don't get any upgrades for the ram and hdd cause you can get them way cheaper from other stores. I got my 2gb ddr2 667 for $40CAN. Dell Canada charges $100.

    They are also easy to install:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7R5VYsdxIg

    And wait for the penryns before buying as they are slightly faster and consume less power.
     
    manoy385, Feb 14, 2008
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  9. SteveJonesy

    SteveJonesy Notebook Evangelist

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    If you game you may prefer the faster GDDR3 video RAM in the 1530 rather than the DDR2 8600m GT in the Vostro.
     
    SteveJonesy, Feb 14, 2008
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  10. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    That's quite an expensive Vostro. My advice is to go for the XPS.
     
    scythie, Feb 14, 2008
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  11. Tantrum

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    I just bought both.
    The Vastro was much easier to load XP Pro on as Dell has the drivers available (listed).
     
    Tantrum, Feb 14, 2008
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  12. Jest

    Jest Notebook Guru

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    The reason the price difference is only $200 is that the XPS is $339 off right now. I wish I could configure the ram of the XPS lower but I cant.
    Here are the main specs:
    XPS Vostro
    Proc: T7250 T7500
    RAM: 3GB 1GB
    HDD: 250 GB 250GB
    Service: 3 yr rtd 3 yr rtd
    screen: wsxga+ wsxga+

    The rest I don't really care about.
     
    Jest, Feb 14, 2008
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