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    dell studio 1555 vs xps 1640?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by robstahl, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. robstahl

    robstahl Notebook Enthusiast

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    When configuring each machine as closely as possible, is the only real difference form factor? Is 1920x1080 on 15.6 vs 16 that big of a deal? Are there features in the 1640 i'm missing?
    thanks
    rob
     
    robstahl, Jun 23, 2009
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  2. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are quite a few differences:

    Design
    Studio 1555 lid is available in numerous colors/designs
    Studio XPS 1640 lid is Glossy Black or Red on about 2/3, with the other 1/3 being matching leather with aluminum accents dividing the two.

    Display
    Studio 1555- 15.6" Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) High Brightness LED
    XPS 1640- 16.0" RGB-LED (1920x1080) Edge-to-Edge

    Memory
    Studio 1555 uses DDR2-800
    XPS 1640 uses faster DDR3-1066

    Audio
    Studio 1555- average laptop speakers
    XPS 1640- 7-watt stereo speakers w/ subwoofer

    Graphics
    Studio 1555- standard Intel integrated graphics, optional ATI HD 4570
    XPS 1640- standard ATI HD 3670 (a bit faster than the 4570)

    The overall design and the differences in the 1080p displays are the most substantial differences. To understand the benefits of an RGB-LED display, take a look- HERE (scroll down to RGB systems)
     
    allfiredup, Jun 23, 2009
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  3. tvdang7

    tvdang7 Notebook Evangelist

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    nice sum up.
     
    tvdang7, Jun 23, 2009
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    ohnavi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I thought the same as you op, I went with the xps 16 (although after 2 weeks I'm yet to see one in my hands haha.. but thats another story!)
     
    ohnavi, Jun 23, 2009
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  5. robstahl

    robstahl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the sum up...all great points! Do they have equal cooling/heat issues?
    thanks
    rob
     
    robstahl, Jun 23, 2009
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  6. TexasEx7

    TexasEx7 Meat Popsicle

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    The Studio 1555 screen is available in Edge to Edge now... just a heads up.
     
    TexasEx7, Jun 23, 2009
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