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    XPS15--Outlet--Should I keep?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Berkiebtvs, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. Berkiebtvs

    Berkiebtvs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,

    New to the forum, but looking for some quick help.

    I've been searching for a desktop replacement laptop for a while ago, and yesterday settled for a Inspiron 17R, from the Dell Outlet, (with coupon) for a total of 570.

    I was pretty happy with it, until I saw the XPS 15, with FHD, (1080p, I hope!) available! However, the coupon had expired and this new setup was to run me $840 shipped.


    I ended up cancelling the Inspiron and going with the XPS, but now I'm questioning my thought pattern. Does this make sense? I don't feel like I'm getting a great deal, considering a new XPS15 would be around the same price (799), just without the 1080p.

    I can still cancel my order, and start over, but wanted to hear what everyone thought? Did I make the right decision??

    Matt
     
    Berkiebtvs, Jan 4, 2011
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    bhavinjo Notebook Enthusiast

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    The upgraded screen on xps 15 is one of the best ones on the market and easily worth 125/- until Dell pushed up the price to 192/- and then pulled it off.

    If all other specs are nearly identical (xps 15 has usb 3.0), even then xps 15 would definitely be a better machine overall.

    If budget is not an issue and screen quality is important, go for the xps 15.

    It would be better to make a decision once the complete specs for both the systems are known.
     
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  3. Berkiebtvs

    Berkiebtvs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Specs were similar.

    Both had X5, Blu Ray

    XPS 15 has 4gb RAM, Inspiron had 6gb
    XPS has NVIDIA graphics card, Inspiron had onboard graphics

    I ended up cancelling the Inpsiron, and going with the XPS--hope it was right call.
     
    Berkiebtvs, Jan 5, 2011
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