Need suggestions for 8600

I'm planning to get the 8600 and deciding the right specs... i'm still waiting for more discount because i have a $1500 budget...
i need good performance for work and for games...
and also im thinking whether to get a spare battery or the Additional Battery for Modular Bay...

 

I wouldn't get anything you can add later in your order. Batteries can be bought off eBay or when they have accessories sales. RAM can be added from Crucial for 60% of the cost. Even the HDD can be upgraded, but it's more of a pain. Just get the display, processor and vid card you want.

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I agree with Brian. However, I suggest ordering the 60 GB 7200 RPM with your order. This will give your system a nice boost.

If you play games, get the ATI 9600 128 MB video card. This is the most important selection you can make if you want to play games.

Some people like the UXGA screen but I think the fonts are way to small....I really like the SXGA+ screen. A nice balance.


Buy the minimum RAM offered, and upgrade the RAM from another vendor, you will save a ton of money.

 

I am upgrading the memory from 512MB Sodimm to 1,024 with Kingston for $64.99, I also have a 80GB hard drive, but really Dell says the XPS is for gaming not the 8600. You'll get your moneys worth out if you put it out. Having a set amount limits you to the point you might not be happy a year from now. I put the Intel smithville project and code name sonoma for you all to see what's is in the offing for 2005 it's almost November 2004. It's your bed and you will have to sleep in it even if your not satisfied with the limited amount you want to spend.


/Chaz

 

thanks for the tips... oh by the way... how about the processor??? would u guys recommend getting the 2.0ghz or 1.6a ghz???

 

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i've been deciding what laptop to get for almost a month now... and i think 8600 is my final choice... i know that there's probably going to be a new version after a few months but that always happen... i think rokov is right...

 

i've been deciding what laptop to get for almost a month now... and i think 8600 is my final choice... i know that there's probably going to be a new version after a few months but that always happen... i think rokov is right...

 

oh by the way... thanks for the suggestions... i'm just waiting for a good deal then i'm ready for my new laptop...

 

just get the base model for the new 9200. it has Pentium M and the base price is 1499 bucks witha a 1.6 dothan, 128 9700, i think a 60 but probably a 40 gb hard drive, xp home, and an xga widescreen 17 inch.

 

i might consider that too... thanks

 

9200 is huge...not really a "lap"top. Also, I really hope that the screen isn't a 17in. xga...coz that would totally suck. Get the 8600 with at least sxga+ resolution. I got the wuxga res. and am completely satisfied. I have perfect vision and I must say that the fonts aren't nearly as small as some posts would lead one to believe. The only annoyance is that when viewing most videos in full-screen mode, pixelation occurs due to the high resolution. Of course, the beauty of this thing is that you can be doing work and having a movie running BEAUTIFULLY in a decent-sized window. =) 128mb radeon 9600 is also a must...other than that, feel free to go wild. I believe that the 1.6 is your best bet, since the 2.0 is like an extra $500. Also, skip the HD and RAM upgrades...they can usually be had for less than what dell charges if you shop around and have the patience to wait for sales. I got my 1.6ghz, ati128mb, wuxga dell for $1400...the cash I saved will go towards a nice hard drive and some ram. good luck!

 

It has a WUXGA now, so that's not a problem anymore. Plus, its only a $100 upgrade.