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    I just ordered a studio 15

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by psuaero, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. psuaero

    psuaero Newbie

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    I ordered a Studio 15 last week expected ship date is July 31.

    here are the specs:

    -Graphite Grey with blue trim
    -T9300 (2.5GHz/ 800MHz FSB/ 6MB cache)
    -Vista home premium
    -1280x800 LCD
    -256MB radeon HD 3450
    -3 GB ram
    -250GB hard drive
    -8x CD / DVD burner
    -1397 wireless G card
    -56 Whr battery (6 Cell)
    -Back-lit keyboard
    -3 year accidental damage/lo jack(theft) coverage
    $1480

    Seemed like a decent price to me
    I'll Share my experiences once it comes in.
     
    psuaero, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. roland_j

    roland_j Notebook Consultant

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    Congratulations.

    Not the best deal.. but hey its already been done
     
    roland_j, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. wherespiritsroam

    wherespiritsroam Notebook Geek

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    What (if anything) are you considering instead? I chose the Studio over a comparably-equipped Vaio since Dell had a much better deal. It was a tough call since I've always been a huge Sony fan, but I've been happy with my purchase.
     
    wherespiritsroam, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. Sebastien

    Sebastien Notebook Geek

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    I own one and you're missing out. The only bad comments left on these forums are about the speakers and one Studio that didnt get ship properly (no pictures were posted so we have to go with what was said). I'm surprise people use laptop speakers quite honestly... at home I have external speakers and on the road/public spaces I use headphones. I think you canceled because of buyers remorse (I worked retail and most returns were caused by that).
     
    Sebastien, Jul 23, 2008
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  5. wherespiritsroam

    wherespiritsroam Notebook Geek

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    IMO, speakers should not be a dealbreaker when purchasing a laptop. I suppose they will always be for some people, but you don't buy a portable computer for its sound quality.
     
    wherespiritsroam, Jul 23, 2008
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  6. Sebastien

    Sebastien Notebook Geek

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    Yeah the new HP business line looks classy as well but not in the same class as the Studio. So it wasn't only the few comments that made you change your mind afterall. ;)

    Also most 15" HP currently have a weight of around 2.80kg... Dell Studio 15 sits at 2.77 kg... might want to go for one of those ultra-portable if weight will bother you.
     
    Sebastien, Jul 23, 2008
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