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    XPS M140 - Available with 5400RPM Drive?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by uluvbs, Oct 31, 2005.

  1. uluvbs

    uluvbs Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, all.

    Reviews are saying the standard drive is 4200RPM, but when I go to select an upgrade, I see only standard drives and a 7200RPM.

    But then when I click on a link for more info, it seems to indicate that all XPS machines come with a minimum of 5400RPM drives.

    Which is correct? Could they be offering a machine with only 4200 or 7200 as options?

    Also, would the 7200 hurt battery life in a major way?>

    Thanks.
     
    uluvbs, Oct 31, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, from what I can tell they're offering the 5400 RPM by default and the 7200 as an upgrade. As to battery life, you won't see any difference, but you're not going to get a huge performance gain either. Depending on budget and the rest of the specs, you may or may not want that upgrade.
     
    Brian, Oct 31, 2005
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  3. uluvbs

    uluvbs Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry, just confirmed. Standard is 5400RPM.
     
    uluvbs, Oct 31, 2005
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    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hmmm 5400 rpm Hard Drive. Not bad, little extra. The XPS M140 seems like a good 14" machine but lacks dedicated graphics. I wouldn't mind seeing it in person before making a purchase.
     
    Momo26, Nov 1, 2005
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