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    M1330 spec queries

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jmcb100, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. jmcb100

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    Hi,

    I have essentially decided to purchase a Dell XPS M1330 with the following options:
    Processor - 2GHz C2D
    Ram - 2GB
    HDD - 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
    13.3" UltraSharp™ WXGA (1280x800) CCFL Display (220nits) with TrueLife™
    6 Cell Battery

    The GPU choice is less clear though:

    As I only play emulations of old consoles and the odd game of stick cricket I would expect the integrated gfx would do me, but I have limited knowledge of the difference between this option and the 128MB Graphics Card. The only other thing I can think this would be used for is that I would be using the HDMI output to my 32in screen for playback of recorded TV.

    Can someone give a recommendation on which gfx option would be best based on the usage above? As I understand it the integrated option would run cooler and give better battery life which is the reason for the question and not the additional cost of the upgrade.

    Thanks

    Jim
     
    jmcb100, Jan 13, 2008
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