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    Prospective XPS 1530 Owner: A Couple Questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Scarsraider, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Scarsraider

    Scarsraider Notebook Enthusiast

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    • Does the XPS M1530 have a microphone built in?
    • How does the computer compare to the Asus G1S?

    Thanks in Advance!
     
    Scarsraider, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Sahin

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    The 3d mark06 score is much better then the Asus G1S and I believe it does have a built in Microphone but lately what laptop does not?
     
    Sahin, Dec 9, 2007
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    Scarsraider Notebook Enthusiast

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    Isn't the video card the same and the G1s processor better?
     
    Scarsraider, Dec 9, 2007
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  4. hmmmmm

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    video card is the same as G1S and will perform the same

    you can configure the dell 1530 to a t7800 so depending on how deep your pockets are, the dell can be even faster than the g1s
     
    hmmmmm, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. Sahin

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    Actually from 3d mark 06 scores it seems like the XPS m1530 does much better.
     
    Sahin, Dec 10, 2007
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    the xps m1530 3dmark06 score is higher because it was run at a lower resolution.
     
    David, Dec 10, 2007
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    yeah but even with its lower res it still those not come out the same. But well I still recomend the dell for its sleeker design and overall better looks. But the Asus G1S has better bang for the buck.
     
    Sahin, Dec 10, 2007
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  8. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    The difference in 3dMark06 scores could be due to the different stock drivers for G1s and 1530. Just a guess :D
     
    scythie, Dec 10, 2007
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    Does the Asus G1S 8600 have DDR3? The 1530 8600 has DDR3.
     
    koo, Dec 13, 2007
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    Huh? What doesn't come out the same? Do you have 3DMark scores for a G1S at 1280x800? Also, how is the G1S a better bang for the buck? The prices are very close, depending on what Dell charges for higher res screens it is close to a wash.
     
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  11. L0st.Prophet

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    It has dual noise canceling microphones and a 2mp web cam built into the monitor.

    As for the G15 I have never had any experiance with it, but I spose it depends on how you configure them both, doesn't it? What are you planning on using it for as well, because one will perform better in some areas than others
     
    L0st.Prophet, Dec 13, 2007
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