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    Questions about the Dell Studio 15

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Clutch, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    With the Radion gpu can the laptop run 1920x1200 to its full glory? Will there be lag in movies watching and other smaller tasks?

    With running the Radon gpu in 1920x1200 lower the batter life because it is working harder? If so about how much?

    does $169 seem a bit steap to add a 9 cell?

    will there be other cpu options in the future (right now it is a bit limited)?
     
    Clutch, Jul 24, 2008
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  2. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    I asked a dell techy that question and she said dell doesn't do that.
     
    elijahRW, Jul 24, 2008
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Another question to add to the list.

    I hear the 1920x1200 looks a bit streached on a 15.4 inch screen. Is this true?
     
    Clutch, Jul 25, 2008
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    lotta221211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes it is a bit steep, actually A LOT steep. When the Studio first came out 9 cell was standard on the "best" Studio 15 option($999 - and it is still the same price with only a one upped processor and a built in Verizon broadband card thingy) which is what I purchased. Now it is 169 extra. The reason is because the battery factory burned down and now Dell is low on 9 cells apparently which is why 9 cells add 8 days to your delivery date. If my delivery date is pushed back I'll be angry - ordered the 14th and is still being built after nearly 2 weeks ;)
     
    lotta221211, Jul 25, 2008
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