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    To wait, or not to wait...that is the question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jeff Coleman, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. Jeff Coleman

    Jeff Coleman Notebook Evangelist

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    To get a Duo now, or to wait 3 months and get a Merom. I am guessing the Graphics processor will also be updated as well? Just how much more faster/productive is a merom than a Duo? Is it worth the wait? I have 1000 to spend on a E1505, right now that gets me a pretty nice setup after a 35% off coupon.
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jun 18, 2006
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It looks like you have quite a powerful notebook there - I would wait. You won't see any drastic differences between the Merom (Core 2 Duo) and the Duo.

    And it's not like the prices are going to go up either. . . this year in Q3 the notebook prices should start to drop more than usual.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 18, 2006
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  3. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    Well if I look at your notebook, you have a great one. You should be ok for a year with this setup. I dont know if you are willing to wait, but I am going to wait until Santa Rose-platform. DX10 support, SATA2, newer graphics card, 64 bit, new wireless lan.

    But the Santa Rose-platform is coming Q1 2007, while the Merom is coming Q3 2006. I dont know if you are willing to wait that long. Merom of Q3 will features all these things too, except new wireless lan and SATA2 and newer graphics card.

    Charlie :)
     
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  4. JustinTJ

    JustinTJ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hitman speaks the truth, I'm also waiting for 1-2Q 07. Socket P and Santa Rosa also = 800Mhz instead of 667Mhz.
     
    JustinTJ, Jun 18, 2006
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  5. nickster87

    nickster87 Notebook Consultant

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    If you are always waiting for the next big thing, you will be just always waiting. For the price, the notebooks available now are VERY powerful. New technology equals higher price, so if you have something that fits your budget, I would pull the trigger now, but that's just my opinion. :)
     
    nickster87, Jun 18, 2006
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  6. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with Nickster.

    If you decide to wait, you'll always be waiting.

    And whenever you DO decide to pull the trigger, four months down the road you'll be behind again anyway ...
     
    JeffreyDJ, Jun 18, 2006
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  7. Jeff Coleman

    Jeff Coleman Notebook Evangelist

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    very true jeffrey. Also i don't have the notebook in my sig, reformatting it today and handing it over for $1000 cash on monday :(
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jun 18, 2006
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