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    XPS Vs. Inspiron

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Balistic, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. Balistic

    Balistic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since dell priced the XPS so much higher than the inspiron, its fairly obvious that the XPS is better, but I don't see (since I don't know) the big difference. I checked dell's site, and for an Inspiron e1705 with exactly the same configuration choice as an XPS (17" one), the price difference was a whopping $600, what is so much better with the XPS?
     
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    probably design, materials used, better screen quality?
     
    SideSwipe, Apr 2, 2007
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    i think they differ in their support in case troubles blow your machine.

    design, better gpu, led lights make that 600 dollar gap
     
    paqtrick22, Apr 2, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    XPS offers a better "name", dedicated support line, fancy lights on the 1710, a more powerful gpu on the 1710. The e1705 and m1710 use the same chassis, case, etc. If you don't need the "bling" or the 7950, get the e1705; it's a much better deal.
     
    vespoli, Apr 2, 2007
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