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    Vostro 1500/1510 (or Inspiron 1520?)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ggoryn, May 2, 2008.

  1. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    Im either getting a Vostro 1500 or a Vostro 1510. Im getting the Vostro because of the XP (if not it would be the inspiron 1520).

    My basics are :
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5670 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor

    However the problem with the 1510 , is that it has integrated video, I would have to pay an additional $150 for the 8600.
    The 1510 should be lighter than the 1500, has a new look (less fingerprint smudges) and its a brand new model.


    My laptop is intended for office and home use. No gaming or DVDs.

    Or should I get the Inspiron 1520????

    thanks to all who can help.
    best,
     
    ggoryn, May 2, 2008
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  2. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    If gaming is never a concern then integrated graphic card will perform well for your needs. Looks like you have some room in your budget, I recommend that, if possible, try investing that mnoey in a faster CPU which will help with words, emails, web surfing speed although not completely necessary. Otherwise, if you are on a budget, then the system is fine the way it is, I have T5470 CPU @ 1.6 and it performs well for daily tasks.
     
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  3. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    you have a vostro or inspiron?
     
    ggoryn, May 2, 2008
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  4. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache) edit
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition edit
    15.4 in Wide Screen XGA+LCD Display w/TrueLife™ edit
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM edit
    Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 edit
    160GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive, 7200RPM, for Dell Vostro 1500 Notebook

    I could increase to 3GB and lower from 2.0Ghz to 1.6HZ,
     
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  5. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    As Pai said, if you don't see yourself ever needing the dedicated card, then don't get it. :cool:
     
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  6. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a vostro 1500. :)

    Keep the CPU if budget is not a concern and honestly, don't get ram from OEMs like Dell, they are extremely overpriced. If you don't mind DIY a bit, then Nizzy has a very informative Step by step guide on how you can upgrade your own ram. Just pick up a set of cheaper rams off newegg.

    Edit: I personally upgraded my own RAM, and it wasn't hard at all, I was being very careful and it only took me 30 minutes.
     
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  7. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    thanks Pai, great help.
     
    ggoryn, May 2, 2008
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    nattefrost Notebook Guru

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    is there any future plan to have geforce 8400GT or any geforce 8600 put into the vostro 1510?
     
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  9. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    So the Vostro it is.
    1500 or should I make the upograde to the 1510. At the end it should be quite similar. Lighter (and with a gloss surface finish)
     
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  10. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I would take the 1510 over the 1500 for office use.
     
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  11. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    How much RAM does the integrated video consume? If I later upgrade to Vista will the integrated card hold?
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    The integrated graphics takes a bit of memory from the system ram to function. It will work perfectly fine with Vista Aero. It is more than powerful enough.
     
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  13. Jetster

    Jetster Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would get what ever is on sale. I just bought a Vostro 1500 with $500 off of 1250 about a month ago. Ended up paying $800.

    7200
    3 Gb ram
    8400m
    120Gb
    9 cell
    Vista Busness
     
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  14. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    It came down to this :

    VOSTRO 1510 US$864
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5870 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WXGA+LCD Display w/TrueLife™

    VOSTRO 1500 US$849
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    160GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive, 7200RPM, for Dell Vostro 1500 Notebook
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™

    INSPIRON 1520 US$899
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    Speed: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor
    Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)
     
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  15. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Wow, so I guess the 1510 is already available now.

    $150 to upgrade to 8400M GS?! That's insane! So I guess they're really not going to offer the 8600M GT outside the XPS line anymore?

    As they've mentioned, no gaming and purely office use = IGP will do. I'd think the 1510 is a better option since it seems lighter and sleeker than the 1500. It doesn't seem that much expensive either, although you might want to do your own price comparison between same specced machines.

    EDIT: From what you've posted above, it seems that the 1510 is indeed the best choice. Better screen, and specs that fits your needs best. I'd say go for the 1510 :)
     
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  16. ggoryn

    ggoryn Notebook Consultant

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    I can see no metion on the Inspiron 1520? The integrated video is good for DVDs also?

    This are the LCD options on the 1510:
    15.4 inch Widescreen WXGA LCD Anti-Glare Display
    15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WXGA+LCD Display w/TrueLife™
    15.4 in UltraSharp™ Widescreen WUXGA LCD Display w/TrueLife™
     
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