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    XPS M170 vs. VOSTRO 1500

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GALLIONFC, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. GALLIONFC

    GALLIONFC Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im new on this forum but iv seen some good convos and idvices and appreciate it if you guys (and gals) can help me out.

    I have the Dell XPS m170;

    Pentium M 2.0ghz
    1gb ram (512mb x 2)
    Geforce 7800gtx 256mb
    55gb hdd (7200rpm btw)
    17 inch super glossy or whatever screen
    wifi, dvd-burner etc etc etc

    and I want to get the dell vostro 1500 with;

    Core duo t7300 2.0ghz
    2gb ram (2 x 1gb)
    geforce 8600m gt
    160gb hdd
    the best 15inch opition, etc etc etc

    now my real question is this; I want the new vostro for 2 reaons, 1. my battery on the xps is dead, and 2. I want more mobility. I figured Id leave the xps at home and have the kids have a go, and Im not a serious gamer (battlefield 2, and Medieval 2 mostly), but I want to know how well the vostro handles games.
     
    GALLIONFC, Jul 28, 2007
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  2. Robgunn

    Robgunn Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably get about the same (or higher) performance out of it as your m170, gaming wise.

    The 8600M GT has enought horsepower to handle BF2 and Medieval 2 easily.
     
    Robgunn, Jul 28, 2007
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