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    1520 getting the boot?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Solidus, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. Solidus

    Solidus Notebook Consultant

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    Is the Dell 1520 getting the boot? Is it being replaced by the 1525?? If I were to buy the 1520 would I be dissapointed? I mean, I can get a 2.2 ghz CPU, 8600m gt, 7200 rpm harddrive, a 9 cell battery and a nice wireless card for just under 1000$.

    Am I missing something? (this is using the 400$ off coupon for 1,299$ or over inspirons)
     
    Solidus, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It's getting replaced as Dell wants less overlap between the Inspiron and XPS lines.
     
    Lithus, Jan 24, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think you will be disappointed.
     
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  4. Solidus

    Solidus Notebook Consultant

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    I just think it's funny that it is way cheaper (albeit by coupon) than the 1530, yet people are stilling buying the 1530!! At the moment, a 2.0 or 2.2 ghz 1530 is way more expensive than the 1520.

    Sure, it weighs a little more, but I don't mind, I bench near 200 lbs. and deadlift 300.

    What is 2 lbs. really?

    Can anyone explain why the 1530 (at 2.2 ghz or less) is selling more than the dell 1520???

    Maybe something I don't know, it'd be a great help to know, though.
     
    Solidus, Jan 24, 2008
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  5. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    The Dell XPS 1530 uses GDDR3 video memory, which is slightly better than the DDR2 video memory of the Dell Inspiron 1520's card. Also, it has more features and a better styling.
     
    Leon, Jan 24, 2008
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    And of course, don't forget the dedicated Customer service dell set up for their XPS lines.
     
    Dragonpet, Jan 24, 2008
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    The 1520 is a GREAT laptop, its just that the specs are about the same as the 1530. The 1530 has a slightly fastre gpu. Because the spec are so similar the 1520 cut into the sales of the 1530. For 1k, you will not be disappointed. I had a 1520, I now have the 1530, and I find that the both run identical. I ran crysis on my 1520 on low-med settings. I can now run it on the 1530 on med-high, But I really don't see too much of a differnece!

    MAC
    P.S...I can bench more then you....
     
    MAC5217, Jan 24, 2008
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  8. Solidus

    Solidus Notebook Consultant

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    I see... so as far as gaming (and 3D rendering) goes....

    1525 - weak
    1520 - weak-powerful
    1530 - powerful

    Hence, take out the middle man, have people pay 1000$ for a computer with an integrated graphics card or 2000$ for a laptop with a dedicated GPU...
     
    Solidus, Jan 25, 2008
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  9. draak ijveraar

    draak ijveraar Newbie

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    2lbs is a lot when you have your laptop in you photobackpack along with two full size cameras, five lenses, two full size flashes, assorted filters, batteries, film, manuals, cords, chargers, a full size tripod, and other sundry items.
     
    draak ijveraar, Jan 25, 2008
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