The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    XPS M1530 or Studio 17?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Steve325, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. Steve325

    Steve325 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I currently have an M1530, but I want to get something cheaper as I'm unemployed and need some money to live for right now. I have a buyer for my laptop currently and have found a few good deals on the Studio 17. I like the bigger screen. I'm a big guy and weight is not a concern. I don't care for portability, all I care about is performance and build. I want something that's going to push a couple games, run all of my apps, and not have any trouble doing it. I have the LED screen on my XPS and love it and would probably do the same for my Studio if I were to get one. Is it worth the "downgrade" so to speak?
     
    Steve325, Oct 10, 2008
    #1
  2. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

    Reputations:
    336
    Messages:
    1,860
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    56
    It depends, what is your budget?
     
    Bartlett, Oct 10, 2008
    #2
  3. Steve325

    Steve325 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I am looking at the refurbs since there is a 20% off coupon out there. I am wanting to stay under $700 after the coupon is all said and done. I found quite a few with the same specs as my XPS in that price range. Really my only concern is, how is this video card compared to the 8600m GT and how does the screen compare in terms of quality?

    It's going to be ~$100 gain after it's all said and done. There are the few things that I do like about the Studio that's pushing me that way. IE: The larger screen, backlit keyboard, and possibly? a better video card

    The one I am looking at also has a slightly better processor. I am looking at the 2.16 ghz model as I have the 1.83 ghz model on my XPS
     
    Steve325, Oct 10, 2008
    #3