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    XPS m1735

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by wickerman, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. wickerman

    wickerman Notebook Enthusiast

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    When will this new model be released? And, will it come with the 9800m gtx 1gb?
     
    wickerman, Jun 25, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    There haven't been any rumors about it, so no one really knows.
     
    atbnet, Jun 25, 2008
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  3. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you mean the studio 1735? I've never heard anything about an xps m1735.
     
    CeeNote, Jun 25, 2008
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  4. Pralix

    Pralix Notebook Consultant

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    I doubt there will be a new high end XPS gaming laptop from Dell. Dell has announced that it is moving that market segment to Alienware. The current XPS M1730 may have another year at most.
     
    Pralix, Jun 25, 2008
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  5. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    Ouch... considering that the XPS Premiere Support currently beats AW hands-down for customer support, I consider this very bad news. Is there a URL which highlights the above?
     
    lord_shar, Jun 25, 2008
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  6. DarK_AssassiN

    DarK_AssassiN Notebook Guru

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    You're kidding... well, when they do that, I hope they change some things in Alienware, because their support sucks, and the premium prices that are payed are a little on the high side.
     
    DarK_AssassiN, Jun 25, 2008
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  7. CeeNote

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    Yeah there's no way that Dell will give up their XPS line in favour of Alienware's laptops.
     
    CeeNote, Jun 25, 2008
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  8. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Reason for statement =

    http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9942761-1.html
    http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/05/12/dell.xps.gaming.pcs.eold/


    However,
    http://yourblog.dell.com/2008/05/13/calling-all-gamers/
    http://www.tech-faq.com/blog/alienware-and-xps-will-remain-active-dell-brands.html

    Short version =
    http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/arc...metimes_you_must_kill_the_gaming_pc_to_1.html

    Hope that clears things up.
     
    dtwn, Jun 25, 2008
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  9. DarK_AssassiN

    DarK_AssassiN Notebook Guru

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    Okay, well that makes sense. I'm glad they aren't totally phasing XPS out in favor of Alienware, that would have been a bad move.
     
    DarK_AssassiN, Jun 25, 2008
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  10. Pralix

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    Looks like Dell is "hiding" the XPS M1730. I checked out the XPS line and it isn't listed on the front page anymore. You you have to click a link on the left to "show all XPS models"
     
    Pralix, Jul 1, 2008
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  11. atbnet

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    It's under the gaming notebooks.
     
    atbnet, Jul 1, 2008
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  12. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    This usually means that there's a new model on the way :D
     
    lord_shar, Jul 1, 2008
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  13. atbnet

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    It does? The M1730 has been in the gaming notebooks section for a while now. But, it would be cool to see a new model.
     
    atbnet, Jul 1, 2008
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  14. Pralix

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    I still don't think there is going to be a new model. I just think Dell is starting the intial push towards Alienware for their gaming lines.
     
    Pralix, Jul 1, 2008
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  15. maceto

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    want to push more of the AW's I guess, they are not flying cause a lot of issues
     
    maceto, Jul 2, 2008
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  16. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Although I don't own one myself, I actually like the M1730's design. Not in the pictures on the web, but actually seeing it at a DELL kiosk in the mall.
    Anyways, if "XPS Gaming" is phased out, Alienware has to have XPS-like support, and much improved stability and more understandable prices. The only "deals" I've seen at Alienware is for the M9750, and that thing was announced at least a year ago!
    When I see "24/7 Premium Support, Next business day on-site service with technical support and CompleteCare", Little to none complaints about issues, and " $499" off regularly, then Alienware has done the right thing.
    Right now, I wouldn't even consider one, even if it looks really cool.
     
    XPS1330, Jul 2, 2008
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  17. atbnet

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    Alienware needs to come down in price before they can justify selling a lot of them.
     
    atbnet, Jul 2, 2008
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