Dell XPS 1330 Vs Dell Vostro 1400 (specific specs)

I have the option of getting one of the two following computers for free. Which of these would you get (Not a gamer, but do play occasionaly)?



Option 1:

XPS M1330:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache), English THX75CH [222-9833] 1

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Genuine Windows Vista™ Ultimate Edition, English VU3E [310-9246][412-0946][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6995][420-7098][420-7244][420-7387][463-2282][420-6815] 11

System Color:
Tuxedo Black Casing with Microsatin Finish XPS M1330 BLACK [310-9240] 2

LCD and Camera:
Slim and Light White LED Display with VGA Webcam DTHCAM [320-5583] 5

Memory:
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz 2GB [311-7310] 3

Hard Drive:
120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 120GB [341-4938] 8

Video Card:
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8400M GS 128AC84 [320-5603] 6

CD ROM/DVD ROM:
8X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive) 8XDVDRW [313-5361] 16

Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0 ADOBER [412-0917] 15

Office Software (not included in Windows XP):
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 - Word, Excel + PowerPoint, English IVOFHS [420-6589] 22

Wireless Networking:
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card DW1505 [430-2347] 19

Internet Access (ISP):
3 months of Videotron High Speed Internet Service Included (QC) VIDTRON [009-8840] 40

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed):
Norton Internet Security™ 2007, 30 Day Trial, English VNSNT [412-0940] 25

Software Support:
Dell On Call 30 Day Getting Started Assistance Unlimited Incidents DOC3OL [920-4419] 30

Bluetooth Options:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) TM355I [430-2566] 121

Bluetooth Options:
Dell Bluetooth Travel mouse BLTHTRM [430-2315] 121

Optional Support Services:
Dell DataSafe 2.0 Online, 10GB for 1 Year (included with price) DASF10G [420-7091][420-7094][987-7449] 31

Hardware Support Services:
1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support S11RR [920-5070][950-9057][920-9990][920-9986] 29

Primary Battery:
6 cell Primary Battery and 9 cell additional Lithium Ion Battery 6BT9ABT [312-0561][312-0564] 27

Sound Options:
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition ISBADV [313-5014] 17

Colourful Cases:
Messenger - up to 15.4" - Chocolate/Blue 11 [A1190455] 1428

Fingerprint Reader:
Biometric Fingerprint Reader FPRDR [310-9273] 38


Routers and More:
Kingston 2GB USB 2.0 Memory Key - Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost 6 [A0983528] 1135









Option 2:

Vostro 1400:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB), English 147300C [222-9654] 1

Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista™ Ultimate, English VTAULT [412-0995][420-7291][420-7291][420-7318] 11

LCD Panel:
14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display with TrueLife™ 14XGAL [320-5566] 2

Camera:
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera CAMERA [320-5614] 21

Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm 4GB2D [311-7288] 3

Hard Drive:
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 160G54K [341-4904] 8

Optical Drive:
8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o Roxio Creator 8XDVD [313-5521] 16

Video Cards:
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS 128NV84 [320-5563] 6

Wireless Networking Cards:
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card TM1505 [430-2451] 19

Sound Card:
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition ISBAUD [313-5344] 17

Integrated NIC and Modem:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem INTNIC [430-0493] 13

Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08 ADOBE [410-0960] 15

Productivity Software:
No Microsoft Office NOSW [412-0379] 22

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-Install):
No Anti-Virus/ Security Software NOPRTCT [410-0997] 25

Hardware Services:
1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support S11RR [920-0767][920-3110][930-2960][987-6829] 29

Software Support:
Dell On Call 30 Day Getting Started Assistance Unlimited Incidents DOC3OL [920-4419] 30

Online Data Storage:
10GB for 1 Year Online Data Backup by Dell DataSafe DASF10G [420-7368][987-7479] 31

Dell Network Assistant:
DELL NETWORK ASSISTANT 1.7 NWA12MO [420-7189] 40

Dell Support Centre:
DELL SUPPORT CENTER 1.0 SUPRT10 [420-7186] 41

Dell Support:
DELL SUPPORT 3.4 SUPRT34 [420-7180] 39

Automated PC Tuneup:
1 Year Dell Automated PC Tuneup PCTUNE [420-7367][960-8851] 42

Bluetooth Options:
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) TM355I [430-2452] 121

Batteries:
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 56W6C [312-0556] 27

Additional Battery:
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery ADDL85W [312-0559] 80

Routers and More:
Kingston 2GB USB 2.0 Memory Key - Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost 10 [A0983528] 1408

Mice, Keyboards & More:
Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle 1 [310-7990] 1439

Hot Gadgets of the Week!:
Motorola H670 Bluetooth Headset (Black) 06 [A1159404] 1430

 

The m1330 no doubt about it, it's the same as the 1420 in terms of power but is smaller, thinner and looks better.

 

Sorry bout cross post, realized other spot was better for this thread

 

Definitely the M1330 - the 4GB of RAM is the Vostro's big advantage, but isn't useful for most people.

 

I would second the M1330 however one should also consider the time factor. If you need the notebook soon perhaps you would receive the Vostor earlier. Also RAM and webcam options are better on the Vostro but its unlikely you would need 4g RAM over the 2g and from what I've heard the M1330 webcam (0.3M) is sufficiently good.

 

Wish someone gives me one for free….

getting back to reality.....M1330 hands down !

 

It (the m1330) also has HDMI, and can therefore power upto 24 inches of widescreen external monitor at full HD digital resolution on your desk.

 

You can easily upgrade memory to 4gb on 1330 down the road

 

It can do 30", no sweat

 

No such thing as free lunch... I'm pretty sure OP's gonna pay back, in one way or another

 

You certain? I was under the impression (from the Dell technical comparison) that external monitors only up to 1920x1200 were supported. (ie single-link DVI resolutions and not dual-link)

 

Not at native resolution it can't. Surely. 30's ship at 2560 by 1600. I thought that the GPU in the m1330 had enough 'umph' to hit 1920 by 1200... or, 24" Widescreen.

By all means provide some pictures for me to swoon over though.

 

I didn't say it was an LCD monitor :laugh: