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    Upgrading from Inspiron E1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by etcetera, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. etcetera

    etcetera Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a 2 year old Dell Inspiron E1705, core duo.

    I understand Dell has come out with new models such as XPS but what exactly do I get when upgrading?
    I currently have no problems with disk, RAM or CPU speed.

    My only ongoing issue has been the keyboard falling apart.
     
    etcetera, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    are you buying or getting a replacement?

    1730's are nice
    you can find 1710's in the outlet for around a grand, keyboard is the same though. you can get some decent video cards, but if you are satisfied with your laptop except the keyboard, but a few for 20 bucks apiece and save your money
     
    wodstock, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    If you have no problems with your current machine... there's no absolutely need to upgrade. If it's just your keyboard that's having problems, buy a new one off eBay and you're good to go...
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 18, 2008
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  4. etcetera

    etcetera Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for advice
     
    etcetera, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    didn't i say that? :D
     
    wodstock, Dec 18, 2008
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  6. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    You did, and I concur. :D
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 18, 2008
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  7. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    thought so :)
     
    wodstock, Dec 19, 2008
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  8. etcetera

    etcetera Notebook Evangelist

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    I ended up fixing the keyboard. I don't see a huge 'jump' from Inspiron to XPS
     
    etcetera, Dec 23, 2008
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