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    Lookin 2 buy the Studio 17 but I have some Questions...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by timthedevil87, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. timthedevil87

    timthedevil87 Newbie

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    1) If I buy the laptop after this year's boxing day, how much discount can I expect?
    2) Would a Intel duo core 2 processor 2.0mhz, with 3gb RAM be good enough to handle games? (E.g. Call of duty 4)
    3) I live in the UK, is it possible to get the travel remote without purchasing the TV tuner?
    4) Should I really wait for the Studio XPS series or get this laptop? Though I really like the Mike Ming "Bunch O surfers" design...

    Thanx, hope some1 will help me out :D
     
    timthedevil87, Oct 18, 2008
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  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    1. what boxing day?
    2. i'd say go to 4gb RAM, but what is the graphics card?
    3. i dont know
    4. I say save up and wait. its always better to save up for something better
     
    Bartlett, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    1. Probably not a significant amount unless they have a special.
    2. Yes, they should definitely have the Centrino 2s in the S17 as well by then.
    3. Probably
    4. Since you are waiting for Boxing Day, the new Studio XPS models should be out in November. Then you can make your decision.
     
    atbnet, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. dellfan08

    dellfan08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    also go with the 3650 video card or better if they are offering . The 3100 is crap all the way.
     
    dellfan08, Oct 19, 2008
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