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    I wish there was a better GPU for E1505

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bionix, Jun 4, 2006.

  1. bionix

    bionix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heres the deal... I want the E1705 for the GPU

    But I want the E1505 for bettery battery life + better screen (from what ive read here)

    is there any way I can compromise? The x1400 probobly wont meet my needs.
     
    bionix, Jun 4, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    will the E1705 be too big for you?

    Otherwise, i would look at that for the better GPU and identical price (not to mention better screen)
     
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    bionix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I haven't actually seen a 17" in person. I would prefer the bigger screen , as long as it isnt grossly large. It's 15.5" wide, which does seem big... does anyone have problems taking it to class?
     
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    INTEl CORE2 Duo ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    deedeeman, Jun 4, 2006
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  5. bionix

    bionix Notebook Enthusiast

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    ummm deedeeman..what?
     
    bionix, Jun 4, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, current Core Duo users can have Core Duo 2 possibly.


    A 17 inch would be hard to take around.

    How long are you going to carry it around? And what are you going to use it for?
     
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  7. bionix

    bionix Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm going to college next year. I'll be taking it to classes, to the library (if i actually study! =P ), etc. I'm going to use it for gaming, movies, photoshop, etc. So I need a good graphics card. I may even teach myself to program, so gaming will be very important.

    A 2nd option would to be buy the cheaper laptop, and upgrade my desktop. This is my last resort option though.. I'd like to consolidate
     
    bionix, Jun 4, 2006
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    If you're looking at a 15.4' laptop with a good vid card, go for the S96J or Z96J. The have the x1600 which is about half the power of the 7900 gs, and a little more than twice the power of the x1400.
     
    Deadbolt360, Jun 5, 2006
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    so you want a card better than the x1400.

    a E1505 would probably cost 1200 bucks, As would a low end laptop.

    Upgrading a Desktop would take about 200 bucks or more.

    Now, if you sell your existing desktop for a sum of money, and use the existing "laptop money" you can easily get a 15.4 inch laptop (or even smaller!) with a x1600 card.
     
    mckam826, Jun 5, 2006
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  10. kguo7

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    The only reason e1505 has the better battery life because of the worse GPU...
     
    kguo7, Jun 5, 2006
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  11. psychowes

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    this is true. its a compromise. you stick in a better graphics card and you will lose one of the reasons you wanted a e1505 to begin with.

    i'd say stick to gaming on the desktop. you won't want to be gaming on a 15" screen anyways, and you cant really game when your laptop is on battery power because it underclocks itself...
     
    psychowes, Jun 5, 2006
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    I'd also suggest get a gaming desktop and go for a budget laptop. 17" is a little too big especially if you are going to carry it with you a lot, 14-15" is the perfect size, not to mention it's very hard to find a notebook case that will can fit a 17" laptop.
     
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    What games exactly do you have in mind?
     
    squampton, Jun 5, 2006
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