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    Am I crazy?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DRTH_STi, Apr 4, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Ok...so, I picked up a M1530:

    T7500, 8600GT, 320GB HD, WIFI N, Blu-Ray, Bluetooth, 1050 LG, + 3 year Complete Care (accidental)

    All for $1300.

    But....I can't help but think that maybe the Gateway FX laptop that best buy is offering is a much better deal with a 8800gts.

    I know the strengths and weaknesses of both...yeah the 17 inch ismuch bigger and portability is great bt it just seems like the gatweay is such a killer deal.

    I have option of returning the Dell if I want to, what should I do? I guess I just feel that the 8600gt is becoming obsolete FAST. Anybody else feel that way?
     
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  2. jb1007

    jb1007 Full Customization

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    I don't feel that way - I think the 8600m is pretty solid especially with DDR3. It's not too far my 8800 GT in terms of "feel". Obviously the 8800m GTS is going to have a longer life, but the m1530 is thin and sleek. If you're considering moving to a beasty 17" then size isn't important to you, you might as well grab it and feel happy :)
     
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    No matter what GPU you choose, they will all appear to become "obsolete" very quickly. Thats the nature of laptop technology; the important thing is to understand that as long as the hardware can do what you need to do, the hardware isn't really obsolete (at least, not to you).
     
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  4. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Yeah very true. 1) 17" is beastly. 2) hardware gets obsolete fast.

    I guess I will join the OC forum and get as much out of this GPU as possible. Anybody else gonna try the AS5 Mod?
     
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  5. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Hey, I noticed both of you are from Canada. I'm from TO myself, here in michigan for grad school But i'll be moving back + purchased the 3 year accidental warranty with the notebook.

    What I want to know is how is dell Canada re warranty repairs up there? Do they botch stuff as much as they do here? Do you guys send it to a Canadian repair facility or does it go to an american repair depot?
     
    DRTH_STi, Apr 4, 2008
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  6. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    In 2 years they will both be slow. But in 2 years the dell will still be slim and light where as the gateway will still be a cow...
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 4, 2008
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  7. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    Yeah I concur. You seem to have gotten a ridiculous deal (btw, how did you get all of that for 1300?). I would definetly stick with the m1530.
     
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  8. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Gateway is junk compared to a XPS.
     
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  9. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    How does one know where you are from when you don't put it in your Avatar? :rolleyes:

    How else did you find that someone else was from Canada?
    In their Avatar of course! ;)
     
    jack53, Apr 4, 2008
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