Is this realistic

Hello,

I'm trying to look for coupons and such... I'm really interested in buying an M1730 with...

x9000
4GB RAM
8700 SLI
WUXGA resolution

for $2500?? Do you think I can find it around that price?? So far I have seen them for $3000-$3200.

I can get one with an X7900.... but in your guys oppinions is that ok?? From reviews they say it can increase battery life and performance by 20%!!!

However, maybe my price range might not be realistic for a x9000.... what do you guys think?? I'm dead set on M1730 though... I have a XPS Gen 2 (old model) and love it... just a bit slow nowadays

Jeff.

 

T9300, SLI 87's, and 2 GB comes out to 2.4k. Buy your own RAM, you're at 2.5k, done.

RAM Deals

 

Check out the dell outlet. The prices are much cheaper there. I would drop the x9000 and get the 8800's...but thats just me.

 

What nizzy said +1.

I personally will not pay over 2k for any laptops.

 

The reason for the x9000 is that I require much more processing power than graphics processing power. I rarely play PC games. I program games, but nothing in the DX10 era or anything near to take advantage of any of the higher end cards.

However, I could use the speed for compiling my code, running apps, etc.

So thats why I really want the x9000 or x7900 (if you guys think the x7900 is comparable)

What do you guys still think?

Plus, I can do without the 8800 for now and get them later when they become cheaper.... since I have read I can upgrade that.

Jeff.

 

Get the one w/ 8800 since you can easily upgrade the cpu spending alot less buying CPU's from other sources.

 

Achilles,

Even if I wanted to get the 8800's now, the lowest "new" prices are over 3k... too ridiculous for me. There hard to find on the refurbs as well... this is why I wanted to wait on the 8800's since their upgrade brought the price out of range.

Jeff.

 

Price range will be way out if you are going to upgrade in the future.