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    Xps

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by DanG, Apr 25, 2006.

  1. DanG

    DanG Notebook Consultant

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    I dont do any gaming, I just run word, aim, internet, watch movies and listen to music. The current XPS 140 now has the following custom configuration:

    1.86 ghz (single core)
    512 DDR2 ram (plan to buy a stick after purchase)
    60 gb 7200 rpm (not a misprint)
    DVD-RW
    a/b/g wireless and true life screen

    All for $722 with the ten percent off discount from NBR

    Now I am torn between doing this today or waiting a few weeks for the new dual core 14 inch model. However, I dont think that I will utitilize the dual cores potential. I dont do any gaming so the difference a dual core would make for me would be minimal and come at a much higher price tag. Also I dont think I could get a dual core at that price until they are phased out, which wont be for a very long time. The dell outlet is a possibility but I doubt any dual core 14 inch would be on there for some time.

    What do you guys think?
     
    DanG, Apr 25, 2006
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  2. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    For what you are using it for this is more than enough
     
    gridtalker, Apr 25, 2006
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