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    XPS 13 Skylake QHD or New non touch FHD KL?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NYCtech, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. NYCtech

    NYCtech Notebook Consultant

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    I have a used skylake on offer for about 60% of its new price, the gold one QHD. Its only 3 months old.

    But I see the Kaby Lake is out, and dell are having a 15% sale, I can get an FHD version with the new i7 for $300 more than the used one above. Thats in AU dollars.

    Which is the better machine?
     
    NYCtech, Dec 9, 2016
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  2. iMbaQ

    iMbaQ Notebook Evangelist

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    The QHD version has I suppose 512GB hard drive and 16GB Ram? Wouldn't be worth paying extra $300 to go down to 8GB Ram and 128/256GB hard drive?
     
    iMbaQ, Dec 20, 2016
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  3. edit1754

    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Main advantage of KL is the better integrated GPU, so if you're not playing any games that probably won't make a difference for you.
     
    edit1754, Dec 22, 2016
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