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    E1705 Complete Replacement Suggestion

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by clarencejphoto, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. clarencejphoto

    clarencejphoto Newbie

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    My current laptop is the following

    Inspiron e1705

    YONAH, T2500 2.0
    Bluetooth, 355
    wifi
    90W extended battery
    Dvd+/-rw, 8X, Sony Sullivan
    Liquid Crystal Display, 17, WU Video Elec. Stds. Assoc., GlareWide Viewing Angle, LG PHILIPS LCD..., V2
    nvida 7900 gs
    80gb 5400

    Nothing amazing by any means but my concern with the replacement is getting an equal or better graphics cards. Now I may be wrong but from my understanding the TI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 in the studio 17 is a slight downgrade from the 7900gs .

    Update* called Dell earlier today for update on replacement and was told that I will be receiving a New( Non refurbished ) replacement but exact model details wasn't given .

    My question today is to what model and specs laptop would be an adequate replacement?
     
    clarencejphoto, Aug 30, 2009
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  2. knlmwq

    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    I had a similiar system as you, e1705 nvidia 7900gs, and my replacement was a refurbished XPS m1730 with a nvidea 8700 duel sli graphics card. I personally wasnt a fan of the M1730 but others love it. The specs were great though and an upgrade across the board from my e1705. I needed something less flashy and with more portability though. Let us know what they end up sending you
     
    knlmwq, Aug 30, 2009
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  3. orijin

    orijin Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    any status on your comp? and knl when did they replace that for you?
     
    orijin, Sep 15, 2009
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  4. knlmwq

    knlmwq Notebook Consultant

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    I believe it was around august 14 or so. They ended up sending me a studio xps16 in the end though. I lost an inch which probably isnt fair so Im wondering what other people are getting as I dont think they are giving out m1730's anymore either. Have you had a computer replaced? what did you have and what did you get?
     
    knlmwq, Sep 16, 2009
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you do not get what you paid for, you need to raise a stink. There are always escalation paths.
     
    Greg, Sep 16, 2009
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