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    Delll accident/replacement question e1705 to 1720??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by vitog123, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. vitog123

    vitog123 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all...

    Has anyone had there e1705 replaced recently?

    I called and complained about a hinge that basically exploded inside the plastic cover and complained about an overheating issue. They told me they would send a replacement. On my dell account page it shows:

    Inspiron 1720, Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.2GHz, 800Mhz, 4M L2 Cache (Shipped)

    you can see my original pc in my signature...

    So am i really getting a 1720 (a better computer im guessing)?

    Something doesnt seem right... i thought they sent out refurbs?
     
    vitog123, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    The processor's better, but the best GPU it could come with would be the 8600M GT, which I'm fairly certain is weaker than your current GPU.
     
    dtwn, Feb 24, 2008
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Thank nvidia for releasing crappy cards this time around (sans 8800).
     
    talin, Feb 24, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The 8600m GT has slightly lower raw performance than the Go 7900, though newer drivers may have made up for the small difference.
     
    Lithus, Feb 24, 2008
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    vitog123 Notebook Consultant

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    i havent updated my drivers since vista came out..(for my 7900) ive been using the standard one that came with windows since i cant seem to get anything else to work. (closing the lid, sleep problems) with most other drivers i try.

    did nvidia just drop support for it or what? im going to be happy to no longer have that problem.
     
    vitog123, Feb 24, 2008
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