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    In the market for a new laptop- need advise

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nynaeve2005, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. nynaeve2005

    nynaeve2005 Newbie

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    I'm wanting to buy a laptop but I'm torn between two. When I customize both laptops the way I want them they both are the same with a little alterations in price. Which is the better quality computer?
    Dell XPS 1330 or Sony Vaio sz 640
     
    nynaeve2005, Sep 6, 2007
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  2. prattom

    prattom Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't say anything about quality but dell warranty can't be matched by sony warranty. Specially dell complete care.
     
    prattom, Sep 6, 2007
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  3. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    If you're into hard-core gaming, go for the XPS.
     
    Gunner, Sep 6, 2007
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  4. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Hard-core gaming with the XPS?

    It only has the 8400m GS..which isn't that great compared to the 8600m GT.
     
    Waveblade, Sep 6, 2007
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  5. Rockblaster13

    Rockblaster13 Notebook Geek

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    I'm pretty sure Gunner means the XPS M1710 and also the M1730 which is not out yet. Now these are gamer laptops :D
     
    Rockblaster13, Sep 6, 2007
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  6. mair

    mair Notebook Consultant

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    If you want to order dell think about it, delay times are still a big problem, i dont know about sony but dell is slow.

    By the way, i had the same question, and i ordered the 1330, i think dell is more flexible in upgrades, but in a laptop its hard to say
     
    mair, Sep 6, 2007
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