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 vs Inspiron

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Izzy7687, Jun 20, 2006.

  1. Izzy7687

    Izzy7687 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I am looking into getting a new laptop for college next fall. I currently own a Dell Inspiron 2650, which was purchased about 4 years ago, and is now seriously outdated.

    My current debate is between the XPS M1210 and the Inspiron 1405. Basically it will be a difference of around $500 after I customize them. I am wondering why the XPS is more expensive, and whether it is worth the extra money. I definetly would prefer its smaller size, and I like the built in webcam and the look of the XPS, but $500 is alot of money!

    Thanks for any info! Also, I am not technology savy, so please try and keep things simple for me! Thank you!
     
    Izzy7687, Jun 20, 2006
    #1
  2. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    62
    Messages:
    451
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    You're paying for a premium, i. e. better customer support, warranty, etc.
     
    zicky, Jun 20, 2006
    #2
  3. Sergoes

    Sergoes Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I went through a similar debate myself. Personally, I would pay the extra money and go with the xps M1210. The smaller size/light weight design is perfect for college. The built in camera is excellent for say recording lectures, and speaking from personal experience, I can tell you that the XPS tech support is amazingly good. The battery life is supposed to very good as well; that's another huge plus. Go for the M1210.
     
    Sergoes, Jun 20, 2006
    #3
  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,659
    Messages:
    5,066
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    As zicky stated, with the XPS you are getting a more durable/better built system. You also get a special number to call tech support (i believe) that is better than the support that you would get with the Inspiron series.

    Personally, I would also go with the 1210 if i liked smaller screens.
     
    Amber, Jun 20, 2006
    #4
  5. sheff159

    sheff159 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    77
    Messages:
    880
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The case on the 1210 is also a little special. They advertise it being a magnisum alloy, so its super tough. Im sure that makes a bit of a difference in price. Also smaller in lots of cases means more expensive. The 1210 isnt only a performance model, but its a tiny performance model, that means extra $$$. But I think its worth it, ill be ordering mine this week.
     
    sheff159, Jun 20, 2006
    #5
  6. gauravmarmat

    gauravmarmat Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I m in similar situation too. Except that I m in India n be buying it when I come to states for few weeks. So customer support doesnt matter to me. I m fine with 15.4 inch n would prefer 17 inch. So screen size not an issue. So what do ye all suggest for me??
     
    gauravmarmat, May 14, 2008
    #6
  7. sh1v

    sh1v Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    100
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Just Wait for the new inspirons 1535 and get that!
     
    sh1v, May 14, 2008
    #7
  8. Skippyatuw

    Skippyatuw Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    wow, way to dig up an old thread!
     
    Skippyatuw, May 14, 2008
    #8
  9. StuntDragon

    StuntDragon Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    111
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Lol, 2 years ago
     
    StuntDragon, May 14, 2008
    #9
  10. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

    Reputations:
    352
    Messages:
    2,462
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Amazing what google can do in the absence of a search feature.
     
    Forte, May 14, 2008
    #10
  11. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    50
    Messages:
    788
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Who in the hell brings back a thread this old? This was TWO years ago. He is half way through his frigan college career by now.
     
    Bowlerguy92, May 14, 2008
    #11