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    Inspiron 1420 versus M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by markglass, Aug 11, 2007.

  1. markglass

    markglass Newbie

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    I am really concerned about some of the stated build qualities of M1330 units.

    With this in mind, would anyone recommend either one or should I go with an HP or Toshiba laptop?
     
    markglass, Aug 11, 2007
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    scadsfkasfddsk Notebook Evangelist

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    There is that risk that the build quality may drop if dell tries to build them a bit too quickly to satisfy demand (dell top brass will be so happy with the demand!). But if you get something with a bad quality you have every right to complain.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, Aug 11, 2007
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    Hp really has a bad build quality. But your 1420 would have worse build quality then M1330. XPS is kinda supposed to have better everything then the normal Inspiron lineup. I have had good luck with Toshiba and a few people I know also liked there Toshiba, but it seems on the Enternet a few people (not on this website), do not like Toshiba. Get the R400 it is really nice.
     
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    dellbert65 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Build quality is not impacted by volume. Its all scalable. My main factor of choosing between 1330 and 1420 would be price...If I have the money...1330. If not, 1420 can offer similar performance at hundreds less
     
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    markglass Newbie

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    Yeah I just checked out the 1420...it kinda feels like cheap plastic all around. I have to say at least with the HP's there's a sturdiness and visible appeal to it.

    I'm looking at a customized HP DV2500 or a Dell 1330. Tough decision here. I adore Toshiba but they have got to get into a more aggressive competitive frame of mind. Their build quality is top-top notch but geez, at a certain point the granted premium shouldn't be nearing 50-100% again of the total cost in comparison with other lines on the market with cheaper build quality.
     
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    As far as I understand, dv2500 max memory is 2Gb. Max memory for 1420 and 1330 is 4GB so you have more scalabilty. That was the main reason why I decided for a Dell
     
    rua17, Aug 13, 2007
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