640m vs XPS M1210 Worth the extra cost?

I'm basically looking at options for a small portable laptop for Office/ Visual Studio development/demoing softare/web browsing for work. Is the added cost of the XPS M1210 over a 640m worth it? How usable is the 12" screen compare to the 14"? Is the build quality of the XPS M1210 that much better? Comments?

Here are the two systems:

XPS M1210 Qty 1
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5600 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB), Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Unit Price $2,008.00
You have qualified for 20% savings with your online purchase.
Expires March 15, 2007
- $401.60

Catalog Number: 70702 1210P_RDF_E
Module Description Show Details
Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5600 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium
A/V Communications Package Integrated Webcam and Mobile Broadband Antenna
Memory 2GB Dual Shared Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 TurboCache™
Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless
Office Software (not included in Windows XP) Microsoft® Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee SecurityCenter with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
ISP Please select an ISP subscription
Bluetooth Options Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

TOTAL:$1,606.40

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Inspiron 640m Dual Core Qty 1
Intel® Core™ processor DUO T2250 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB), Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic Unit Price $1,007.00
Catalog Number: 70702 640MDB_R_E
Module Description Show Details
Inspiron 640m Intel® Core™ processor DUO T2250 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
LCD Panel 14.1 inch WXGA+ UltraSharp™ TFT Display with TrueLife™
Memory FREE Upgrade to 2GB from 512MB - $180 Value
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 80GB Sata Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Dell Wireless 1390 Mini Card (802.11b/g, 54Mbps)
Office Productivity Software Microsoft® Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite No Security Subscription (McAfee SecurityCenter 30 Day Trial)
Batteries 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Bluetooth Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

TOTAL:$1,007.00

 

i'm in a similar situation. i own a 640m (2.0ghz c2d, 1.5gb ram, 60gb hd) but i wanna play some games now that a gma950 simply cannot run. i also saw the 20% off xps m1210 coupon and i'm very tempted to get it but i'm worried the screen size is too small hence i'm also considering a sony sz.

 

Redflagdeals has a special affiliate link to the 1210m that I seen. Not sure if that btter or worse than the 20% coupon.

 

I think the world of my M1210, and if your willing to buy a refurb, you can find some insane deals in the outlet if your VERY paitent, it took me a lot of searching, but I got the unit in my sig for under $1000 US.

 

i could be wrong, but i don't think dell outlet exists in canada.

 

There is one but the deals don't seem great, the 640m was near same price as new http://www.dfsdirect.ca/

 

X2.

There'S a lot of places in shopping centers where you can ask questions about dell products, see dell products, get extra coupons (150$ less for me yaaahou!) on dell products and order dell products. But no outlet what so ever with refurbished stuff. It's probably a US thang!

 

Check the link above you, DFS Direct is the canadian outlet, though at first glance it doesnt look near as good as the US outlet, much harder to navigate too.

 

Not in Canada I don't beleive. Its online or possibly Costco.

 

yeps.. I just bought mine there 2 days ago. I'm from Quebec.

 

Halifax Costco has no Dells. Depends on the location I guess.

 

Costco Canada online has lots of Dell systems.

 

Yes but their prices are worse than Dell online from what I have seen for the most part.

 

Does anyone have the dimensions and weight of the 640m and M1210 with the 9 cell battery? Trying to compare these for overall size and weight. Didn'e see it on Del site but maybe I missed it.

 

This is off topic, but how do u get the 20% off on the XPS line ?? Can u please share the info.
Thanks
Abdul

 

Anyone......?? Pls...

 

where did you see/read that you could? I've never seen that happen before. Good luck. Let us know if you find it.

 

its on the same topic..page 1... the very first comment..

 

i guess i had the 20% off
cuz of my epp and the free upgrade to 2gbs ram

 

20% off was via a special affliate link offer that ends today. Its not really 20% off as the normal XPS config is lower than what they apply the 20% too, it owrks out to around $120-200 off dependign on the options you add. My order said I saved $400 but compared to doping it direct on the Dell site it was more like $160.