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    XPS M1330 Graphics Boost (Beyond 8400M)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by winovin, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. winovin

    winovin Notebook Enthusiast

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    FWIW, www.ideastorm.com has a proposal for Dell to offer a more powerful graphics chip than the Nivida 8400M. Here is the link if you want to vote on whether this is a good idea or not:

    http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/10077207/256MB_Geforce_9500M_GS_Upgrade_for_the_M1330_Possible

    Although it specifies the GeForce 9500, and a better solution may be available, at least it draws the attention of Dell management to the demand for a higher grade of graphics capability for the XPS M1330 than is currently offered.
     
    winovin, Mar 11, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm guessing that the laptop would melt if Dell did that. Seriously, there are NO laptops of this size with a more powerful card...and I'm sure heat and power are why.
     
    Greg, Mar 11, 2008
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    Dalantech Notebook Consultant

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    Dalantech, Mar 11, 2008
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    A_n_X Newbie

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    Zepto's 14" has a 8600gt. Tho it is a tad bigger its size is comparable.
     
    A_n_X, Mar 11, 2008
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    brown_fv Notebook Consultant

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    i think the m1330 was made for portability...with the 8600gt wouldn't the battery life decrease because of a more powerful card?
     
    brown_fv, Mar 11, 2008
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    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    The battery life will decrease but the laptop will overheat and it will be inpossible to run anything
     
    mia4l, Mar 11, 2008
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    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    Both a higher powered GPU (8600) and a higher resolution screen (1440x900) have landed in the 13.3" form factor from competitors. I'd rather see the resolution bump and wait for a cooler running 9 Series GPU than cook my thighs on an old 86'er at this point.

    I'd be interested to see what WXGA+ looks like on 13.3 inches of LED. I can't decide whether or not it would be usable until I see it first hand. With this in mind, when you review a WXGA+ screen at this size, please get some close-up comparisons between this and the standard WXGA guys. That would be greatly appreciated.
     
    L.Rawlins, Mar 11, 2008
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