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    XPS 1710 - Merom?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mothy, Aug 21, 2006.

  1. mothy

    mothy Notebook Enthusiast

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    mothy, Aug 21, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That's Merom all right...but the website doesn't let you configure the M1710 for the T7x00 series Merom chip yet.

    This is the second time the Dell website has been seen with laptops "equipped" with the Merom chip. The first time was a mistake and was taken down quickly. This one might be the real thing, since the processor should now be available to manufacturers.

    My guess is, that as a best case senario, the M1710 will be configurable with Merom starting tomorrow...but that is a GUESS.
     
    Greg, Aug 21, 2006
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  3. Percybut

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    Yup, that's merom. But you can't customize the notebook to a Core 2 Duo yet though.
     
    Percybut, Aug 21, 2006
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    anyone able to place order over the phone?
     
    ucdoc, Aug 21, 2006
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  5. ucdoc

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    i called and sales rep, who was very nice went to check. She said she does not know why that was posted. merom will not be available for 3 to 6 months. bummer.
     
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    3-6 month...

    I guess she took Merom to be Santa Rosa...
     
    Percybut, Aug 21, 2006
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  7. ucdoc

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    could be but sager retailers who are knowledgeable say delay till oct, so she may be right.
     
    ucdoc, Aug 21, 2006
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the first time that I spoke with a dell sales rep to ask them if any updates were coming, they certainly didn't know anything. before my desktop got to my house, they had discontinued my model and replaced it with a better one. i called that same sales rep back, crabbed him out, and demanded a refund...and they didn't give it to me.

    needless to say, after enough fuss dell did return the pc...and i bought an hp

    *EDIT: I probably should mention that I own both Dell and HP equipment...I'm not really partial - but I don't like when a company isn't honest!
     
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  9. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    Here's DELL's explanation:

    8:25:17 PM System Connecting to server. Please wait...
    8:25:17 PM System Thank you for using Dell Chat, a representative will be with you soon.
    8:25:17 PM System Initial Question/Comment: The Core 2 duo is advertised for M1710, but I can't find a place to customize a 1710 to Core 2 duo?
    8:25:20 PM System You are now being connected to an agent. Thank you for using Dell Chat
    8:25:20 PM System Connected with XPS Rep Jeremiah
    8:25:23 PM XPS Rep Jeremiah Thank you for choosing Dell's Digital Home XPS Experience, my name is XPS Rep Jeremiah, I will be your personal assistant today. Give me a moment to review your concern. Please don't go away.
    8:25:48 PM XPS Rep Jeremiah that option is not available yet. it is only available in England as of right now
    8:25:49 PM You Here's the link:
    http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xps_m1710?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd
    8:26:32 PM You it says powered by Intel Core 2 Duo, but I can't find any link to place an order w/ Core 2 duo ...
    8:26:56 PM XPS Rep Jeremiah i see that. but that is an error. its only available in England at this moment.
    8:27:17 PM You oh i c
    8:27:29 PM You so, it is just a mistake on the US site?
    8:27:32 PM XPS Rep Jeremiah yes
    8:27:45 PM You Thank you
    8:27:49 PM XPS Rep Jeremiah Thank you for using Dell chat. I enjoyed talking with you. Have a great day.
    8:27:54 PM System XPS Rep Jeremiah has left this session!
    8:27:54 PM System The session has ended!
     
    Percybut, Aug 21, 2006
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  10. Percybut

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    I just checked the Europe DELL site. It is advertised for M1710, but it is not available either...
     
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  11. Greg

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    the whole thing is probably because someone updated their assigned webpage a little too early or a little too late. either way, we have a great hint that Merom might be making a physical debut VERY soon!

    BTW: I'm anxious to see what Dell and HP puts out in the 15.4" notebooks...I need a new one!
     
    Greg, Aug 21, 2006
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  12. xAMDvsIntelx

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    I'm guessing Merom will pop up in Dell's XPS notebooks in the next month or so at the very latest. Once the Inspiron's get it, it'll probably be a matter of weeks or even days before their XPS counterparts get it too.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Aug 21, 2006
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  13. Percybut

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    Why would they update Inspirons first? I think they would update XPS first, because XPS are more expensive ...
     
    Percybut, Aug 22, 2006
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    waiting really sucks
     
    ucdoc, Aug 22, 2006
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  15. SASirLoin

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    Seriously. I've got $2000 sitting here, waiting for Dell to release an XPS m1210 with a Core 2 Duo chip. I wish they would at least release some new information on when we can expect it out.
     
    SASirLoin, Aug 22, 2006
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    same here lol, waiting sucks
    I have $1500 sitting here for a M1210 w/ Merom.

    But I may simply buy a core duo from the DELL outlet and upgrade later when Merom prices drops. (The DELL outlet can save you several hundreds of dollars, and you can buy a merom later :) )
     
    Percybut, Aug 22, 2006
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    I have about $4000-$5000 sitting ready to spend.

    If the XPS1710 gets a Merom - I buy
    If the Alienware Aurora m9700 gets the X2 - I buy

    I may be forced (not a fan of HP) to get the HP dv9000z and get faster discs.
    I may get the Alienware Aurora m7700. This is looking very likely.

    I cannot wait much longer.... I have a deadline to meet.

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    mothy
     
    mothy, Aug 22, 2006
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  18. Jeff Coleman

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    Also waiting to purchase the merom :/
     
    Jeff Coleman, Aug 22, 2006
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  19. SASirLoin

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    Yeah, after talking to a dell rep earlier today who gave me little info on the core 2 duo, I've decided to just buy a m1210 now and buy a merom later.
     
    SASirLoin, Aug 22, 2006
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    I got Tired of waiting, will get an ES next week (t7400) The only thing that i hate is that I wont get the Core2Duo Sticker :(
     
    aLeX_cAbRaL, Aug 22, 2006
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