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    Inspiron 1720 or wait

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Stevek211, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. Stevek211

    Stevek211 Newbie

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    I have the option to get a Dell Inspiron 1720

    Components
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.00 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium - English
    1 Year Base Warranty - Collect & Return
    Alpine White with Gloss Finish & Int. 2.0 mp web camera
    17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™
    2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024]
    250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
    nVidia® GeForce™ Go 8400M GS with 128MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory
    Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software
    Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr)

    for just under €800. It seems like a good option. However, with all this talk of the 1525 being released in January it has me wondering should I wait.

    What is the likelihood of 1725 being launched? Personally I am not too bothered about HDMI out although it'd be a nice addition. From the pictures I've seen of the 1525 it looks a lot slimmer than the 1520 which on the other hand is a huge advantage.

    A similar 1725 would be a nice update but is it worth loosing the above offer?
     
    Stevek211, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. Driftwood

    Driftwood Notebook Enthusiast

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    I dont think theres going to be a 1725 in january. Its just the 1525 and 1526 replacing the 1520 and 1521
     
    Driftwood, Dec 27, 2007
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  3. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    We won't likely see updates for the other 2 Inspirons for awhile. Watching the drivers compatibility list is a good way to know when and if something new is on the way.. lol

    That or something get leaked.
     
    B2TheEYo, Dec 27, 2007
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  4. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    Why I'm pretty sure there isn't going to be a 1725 soon I can definitly vouch for your rigs performance.

    Install the 169.28 drivers and you are golden man.
     
    Dman7, Dec 27, 2007
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