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    T7700 w/ 256MB GeForce? 8600MGT vs. T7800 w/ NVS 135M

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by id2515, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. id2515

    id2515 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am contemplating between vostro 1500 T7700 w/ 256MB GeForce™ 8600MGT and D630 14.1" T7800 w/ NVS 135M
    Whats more noticeable better processor with avg graphic or vice versa ?
    Any thought?
     
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    What are you using the laptop for.
     
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    id2515 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mainly programming (memory/CPU consuming software) but I would like to have the option to play decent games (I am not a heavy gamer) Also I might use some CAD
     
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    deputc26 Notebook Consultant

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    go with the T7700 and 8600 GT
    T7800 vs. T7700 = very small difference
    8600GT vs. NVs 135 = Large difference
     
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    id2515 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So here are the configurations which one should I go with ?
    Vostro 1500(New) $1,348.00
    15.4 in Wide Screen SXGA+LCD Display w/TrueLife™
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz, 4MB)
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
    2GB RAM
    160 5400rpm
    Or
    Latitude D630 (refurbished) $1469
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7800 (2.6GHz, 4MB)
    14.1in Wide Screen WXGA+
    NVIDIA NVS 135M
    4GB RAM
    160GB 7200rpm

    The rest are the same...

    Thanks..
     
    id2515, Jan 28, 2008
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