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    Which Dell studio 1555 to buy?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mali_42, Nov 7, 2009.

  1. Mali_42

    Mali_42 Notebook Consultant

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    Dell studio 1555
    Dual Core T4200 Intel Dual Core T4200 2.0GHz / 1MB L2 Cache / 800MHz FSB
    15.6" HD Wide TrueLife display (1366 x 768),
    2 GB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 RAM,
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 512MB

    Dell studio 1555
    Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2,10GHz (2MB cache)
    15.6" WXGA TFT 1366 x 768, Truelife
    4 GB DDR2 667MHz
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 512MB


    I'm buying next week so I need suggestions.
    The second one has better cpu and 4gb ram bu will there be
    better visual experience on second laptop in modern games with Win 7?
    I'm planning to play Dragon age Origins(on medium settings) :p
     
    Mali_42, Nov 7, 2009
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  2. lzrsfa

    lzrsfa Notebook Consultant

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    Definitely option #2
     
    lzrsfa, Nov 7, 2009
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    It looks like the 2nd configuration is priced at $699 on the Dell website, but here's an EVEN BETTER setup for $699- LINK

    2.2GHz Intel C2D T6600
    Win7 Home Premium 64-bit
    15.6" HD+ (1600x900) 900p Bright TrueLife LED
    4GB RAM
    500GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
    512MB ATI HD 4570
    Intel 5100AGN wireless card
    15-mos McAfee Security Center
    1-yr LoJack for Laptops included

    That's an amazing setup for $700!
     
    allfiredup, Nov 7, 2009
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    That is a VERY good setup for $700. But quite honestly, what level of games do you want to play? I have the 4570, and I can play most games well on low setting.

    For games, CPU and Video are often the determining factors.
     
    saquib.mian, Nov 7, 2009
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  5. Mali_42

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    Borderlands, Dragon Age, Mass effect(everything on medium)
    Will the first laptop suffice ?
     
    Mali_42, Nov 9, 2009
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    Those USA prices make me want to cry.
     
    lowercase, Nov 9, 2009
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    Mali_42 Notebook Consultant

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    Why do you say that ?
     
    Mali_42, Nov 10, 2009
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    I bought the $699 one that is on sale right now for those specs.
    Quite a good setup of hardware for that price.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Nov 10, 2009
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    OHHH!! I KNOW WHAT HE MEANS!!.. I got my laptop (check signature) for $1000(including tax) in Canada about 2 months ago, which some people would consider weaker than your Option 2.. Stupid Canadian Dell. sigh
     
    jawedib, Nov 10, 2009
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    I agree looks great!
     
    DRFP, Nov 11, 2009
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    The only two upgrades that I would personally make are the display and the backlit keyboard.

    It already has the 900p display (1600x900) but the 1080p (1920x1080) is only $25 more! For a lot of folks, 1920x1080 is too much on 15.6" display (the default size of text and icons is usually too small). But there are ways to correct those issues, but it can require time, patience and trail and error. And the 900p display is one of the best I've ever seen, but for $25 it would be tough to resist getting the highest resolution. :D

    Dell has me hooked on backlit keyboards now. I don't think I could buy a laptop without one now! And when I bought my Studio 1535 back in August 2008 it was a $50 upgrade, now it's only $25! I paid $49 for the upgrade on my current Latitude E6400, so $25 is a steal on the 1555! :D
     
    allfiredup, Nov 11, 2009
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  12. Wes of StarArmy

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    I have a 1555 with a 1080px screen. Text is small but I do not have trouble reading things. Video looks amazing.
     
    Wes of StarArmy, Nov 14, 2009
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