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    new dell xps 14 vs dell studio xps 1645

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by xstevex, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. xstevex

    xstevex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I got approved for a replacement for my dell studio xps 1645.
    they will replace it with the new dell xps 14 (L401x)
    The design is quite not the same but i just want to know if i should take the replacement, any reviews links....my 1645 had massive overheatm throttling and rebooting on its own every 30 mins issues lol..

    thanks guys for your opinions..
     
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    Unless you specifically want a small laptop, the XPS14 is a significant step down hardware wise compared to the SXPS 16.
     
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    TheFirst&Last Notebook Guru

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    That's weird that the replacement is the XPS 14. Did you specifically ask for an XPS 14? When I was offered a *replacement (11/24/2010) for my SXPS 1645 I was fist told that my only option was an XPS 17, I refused it. I later emailed corporate and they were able to configure a XPS 15 as a replacement. I believe the XPS 15 is the most suitable replacement for the SXPS 1645.

    *I was also having issues with overheating problems
     
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    xstevex Notebook Enthusiast

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    the sxps 16 had a 17 720 and xps 14 has a i7 740..
    the sxps 16 had a ati mobility radeon hd 5730 1gb, the xps 14 has a Geforece GT 425m 2 GB

    i think it looks fair or better, i don't know i just didnt want a 17 inch laptop.

    both machines have 8 gb of ram

    * i think the video card might be the only difference, not sure which one is better
    * speakers have jbl so i think thats a step up with processor and video
     
    xstevex, Dec 3, 2010
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    The 425 is a very large step down from the 5730, even the 435 is a slight downgrade, though at least the 435 is close. The only GPU that's better is the 445 on the XPS 17. If you don't want a 17" (I wouldn't either) then at least ask for a XPS 15 w/ i7 + 435
     
    seeker_moc, Dec 3, 2010
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