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    Should i wait?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Carroll182, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. Carroll182

    Carroll182 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is dell going to release a 1720 or something that offers a 8700 GT soon? or the new processors, are they worth it? or should i just go ahead and get a 1520 now? i dont want to get it, then 2 weeks from now they offere something way better ya know?
     
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    yankeejacki Notebook Guru

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    well even if they do offer something better in two weeks you won't have your laptop by then. so all you have to do is cancel and order the newer one.
     
    yankeejacki, Aug 23, 2007
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    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    Well even if you order now, you still have a month before you even get the computer.
     
    burkle25, Aug 23, 2007
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    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    u will almost " forever" be in that situation.. but no reports on new laptops so far on dell(i think so)... so go ahead if i were u

    p.s if it was possible u could sell it =P
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 23, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Well, first you should decided whether you want a 17 or 15 inch computer. I doubt that Dell will make any serious changes to their lineup in the short term. They just rolled out the new models pretty recently and are having some production issues as it is.

    Just my .02.
     
    vespoli, Aug 23, 2007
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    Durmat Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd be pretty shocked if Dell came out with an 8700 model anytime soon and downright flabbergasted if they put it in the Inspiron line. They really have absolutely no incentive to do so for the foreseeable future (and the unforeseeable as well, for the most part).
     
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    Carroll182 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, i agree, i have a 1705 right now, and its fine, wouldnt mind a 15"...

    how about the new Intel CPUs comming out? worth the wait?
     
    Carroll182, Aug 23, 2007
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    there will be always something better on the horizon ;) :laugh:
     
    Zetto, Aug 23, 2007
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  9. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Definitely worth the wait!!!

    Penryn Processors:
    http://www.neoseeker.com/news/story/7033/

    In Q1 2008 there will apparently be:

    * 2.1GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
    * 2.4GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
    * 2.5GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
    * 2.6GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
    * 2.8GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB

    In Q2 2008, 35W power consumption, with the launch of the Montevina platform:

    * 2.53GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB
    * 2.80GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB
    * 3.06GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB

    Somewhat later, three mid range 25W processors will be offered:

    * 2.13GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB
    * 2.40GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB
    * 2.53GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB

    Current Merom notebook processors will be phased out.
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 23, 2007
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  10. Tzale

    Tzale Notebook Consultant

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    Dell just came out with all new models recently, and they are flying out of the factory much faster than they can produce them, so I doubt they will be rolling anything new out anytime soon. Probably the next major rollout will be in January or February of 2008. Also, don't forget that with computers and technology in general, something new is always on the horizon... If you have that mindset, you'll wind up never getting a new laptop. Just be smart and look for good deals / coupons and you'll be set.

    -Tzale
     
    Tzale, Aug 23, 2007
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    kalm Notebook Consultant

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    on sep 2nd, t7700 should get a lower price around what t7500 is now. and a 2.6ghz is going to come out. i'm waiting for that price reduction.
     
    kalm, Aug 23, 2007
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