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    Questions about new m1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by spikester_05, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. spikester_05

    spikester_05 Notebook Guru

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    Hi

    First of all, i have heard that it comes with a blueray drive. And when I go on dell I can't find it.
    2nd, the fastest processor i can find is a 2.2GHz and not the 2.4Ghz I heard.
    Last of all, in the video review on this site, the screen look ultra flimsy, (does anybody have any comment) and does anyone know if the screen lid have a brushed aluminium on it, or is it just plastic.

    :confused:
     
    spikester_05, Jun 30, 2007
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  2. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Blu-ray is an option that may be available in a few weeks or months.

    The fastest processor is only the T7500 @ 2.2GHz only for home and home office buyers. Small/Medium business and governement can choose the T7700.

    The display is a little flimsily because it is the LED version, which makes it very thin. If you get the regular CCFL lcd version, then the screen will be thicker and more sturdy.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jun 30, 2007
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  3. spikester_05

    spikester_05 Notebook Guru

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    Should I worry about the flimsilyness??

    Thanks for the other info. :)
     
    spikester_05, Jun 30, 2007
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    Why is T7700 not available to home buyers?
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 1, 2007
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    Becasue FBI need the extra processor speed to track Osama bin Laden...
     
    ckthepilot, Jul 1, 2007
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    ATP Notebook Consultant

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    While there is already a thread about it, I'd like to ask this question regarding the M1330 as well:

    What is the best screen option? Do the M1330's implement the LED screen as well as the MBP did? Or would it be better to go with the standard screen?
     
    ATP, Jul 1, 2007
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  7. spikester_05

    spikester_05 Notebook Guru

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    For ATP,

    My thinking is, even though it is flimsy the LED screen is way better because,

    1. Brighter
    2. Uses less power = More battery
    3. Keeps the laptop thin.
     
    spikester_05, Jul 2, 2007
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  8. Bona Fide

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    I agree. Go for the LED.
     
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  9. Nalada

    Nalada Notebook Evangelist

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    The LED screen may be more flexible but that does not necessarily mean it is more flimsy. When Sony brought out the SZ they made some claims that the LED screen was more robust, partly due to the fact that they moved other components out from behind it which could lead to stress concentrations when pressure is applied to the lid. Also I am guessing that the older screens have fluorescent tubes with glass while the LEDs are presumably some kind of resin or plastic and therefore harder to break.

    One other factor - as screens age they lose brightness - I think this process is a lot slower for LEDs. For me the LED screen is a major attraction.
     
    Nalada, Jul 2, 2007
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    Blu-ray is not available yet.
     
    mtor, Jul 2, 2007
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