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    XPS M1210 without dedicated graphics?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fthoui, Jul 5, 2006.

  1. fthoui

    fthoui Newbie

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    Hi,

    I currently shopping for a laptop. My main concerns are heat and noise.
    I read that the M1210 could get really hot with the dedicated graphics card.
    Anyone has a M1210 with the integrated graphics that could inform me on the heat/noise and battery life of their machine?

    Thank you!
     
    fthoui, Jul 5, 2006
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  2. chase17

    chase17 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd imagine there would be less heat with integrated graphics. I've read nothing about there being noise with the go7400.
    I opted for the go7400 to make sure i could easily take advantage of all capabilities of Vista. I don't game. I might try a couple games just because i can though.
     
    chase17, Jul 5, 2006
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  3. Silent

    Silent Notebook Consultant

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    Choosing the 5400rpm HD instead of the 7200rpm would generate less heat, especially in the thin and light M1210.
     
    Silent, Jul 5, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    It would generate less heat but it will still run pretty hot
     
    gridtalker, Jul 5, 2006
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