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    Purchasing Inspiron 1318, worth it?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nemesis75, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. Nemesis75

    Nemesis75 Notebook Guru

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    Im thinking about purchasing a 13.3" notebook for portability, and Im considering the 1318 since the price has gone down considerably. My question is if the intel X3100 graphics is able to handle things like viewing HD youtube video in fullscreen and watch DVD's?
     
    Nemesis75, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Short answer, yes. The X3100 doesn't really have terribly good offloading capabilities, but all the tasks you mentioned should run fine on a moderately fast CPU. Just don't get something like a single-core Celeron...
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 24, 2009
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    alright thanks, Im deciding between this model and the upcoming inspiron 13 model whenever they decide to release it worldwide. Aside from the typical web browsing, email, word processing, I would like it to have good battery life and as well be able to view Hi-def videos.
     
    Nemesis75, Aug 24, 2009
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  4. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Take a look at the Dell Vostro 1320, if you haven't already- LINK

    It is based on the newer Intel platform (including the 4500MHD integrated graphics).
     
    allfiredup, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. CJisohsocool

    CJisohsocool Notebook Consultant

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    just get the inspiron 14 if u cant wait for the updated 13 :\ i really wouldnt get the old POS inspiron 13 :\ bad hardware, poorly built, plus it looks ugly :p
     
    CJisohsocool, Aug 24, 2009
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  6. Nemesis75

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    ^lol from reading the reviews , the inspiron 14's battery life isnt as good as the inspiron 13's though.
     
    Nemesis75, Aug 25, 2009
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    If you want battery life so bad get a netbook -.-
     
    CJisohsocool, Aug 25, 2009
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    Actually, one of the new CULV notebooks (such as Inspiron 11z, or Acer Timeline series) would be a great battery life/performance balance....just a thought...
     
    allfiredup, Aug 25, 2009
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    I have had my inspiron 13 for over a year with not a single issue. Quality I have zero complaints on especially for the price.

    I think it actually looks nice compared to the other ones.

    As mentioned above, we have a few vostro 1320s at work and they really do not compare at all. If anything those things look FUGLY
     
    piker28, Aug 25, 2009
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