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    Dell XPS and Inspiron Build Quality Comparison

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JonBook Pro, Jan 19, 2009.

  1. JonBook Pro

    JonBook Pro Notebook Consultant

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    How would the build quality compare with both of these notebooks?
     
    JonBook Pro, Jan 19, 2009
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    The XPS line has better build quality than the Inspirons.
     
    atbnet, Jan 19, 2009
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  3. laptop23

    laptop23 Notebook Consultant

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    The build quality of my 1720 is pretty good. I have used xps 1330 as well and the main difference I saw was the use of more polished material/ better styling (depends on your tastes).
     
    laptop23, Jan 19, 2009
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Personally, I will have to say the XPS. I was looking at both the XPS and the Inspiron line before purchase. I started with the Inspiron 1520, went to the 1420...then saw both the XPS 1330 / 1530.....and I was done with the Inspiron line.

    For me, at that time everthing with the XPS line was newer, sleek, lightweight, etc! :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 19, 2009
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  5. nizzy1115

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    XPS is is better, but the precision line is best.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 20, 2009
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  6. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    IMO : Precision > Latitude > XPS > Studio > Vostro = Inspiron
    At least that is the general impression, and how DELL advertises/prices them, but there could be few exceptions
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 20, 2009
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  7. LPTP-LVR

    LPTP-LVR Notebook Deity

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    :rolleyes: :D
     
    LPTP-LVR, Jan 20, 2009
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Actually, if your comparing the two per the thread title..it would go:

    XPS > Then Inspiron line. :D :rolleyes:

    lol. :D :p


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 20, 2009
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  9. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    I don't like the build quality of the Studios, to be honest. I feel that the Inspiron line is very well built (at least with the 1420, 1520, 1720), my 1420 just seems more solid.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jan 20, 2009
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  10. Cin'

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    For me, I'm referring to the look of the XPS 1330/1530 ;) Looks awesome BTW

    I do like the look of the Inspiron 1420, better than the 1520 (doesnt look like a *brick* to me) :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 20, 2009
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