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    XPX M1530 or Inspiron 1720 ??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alber, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Is the M1530 with a T7250, 1440X900 resolution and 2GB better than the Inspiron 1720 (17 inch) with a T7500, 1920X1200 resolution and 2GB ?? I could have them for about the same price ...
    thx
     
    alber, Feb 28, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Better as in...
     
    Lithus, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I guess it depends on what resolution you want, what laptop size/weight you want, what style you want, and.............I guess that's just about it. :D
     
    pixelot, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    M1530 comes with HDMI as well ..not sure if the 1720 does...so there are pros and cons with both...I have the M1530 and it is awesome...versatile..hook it up to the telly....etc,....
     
    gunned, Feb 29, 2008
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  5. Dan333SP

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    The 1720 comes with DVI instead of HDMI, which is too bad. I was making the same choice between the 1720 and the 1530 a couple weeks ago, the 1720 was appealing because the standard configuration when I was looking to buy one included a blu ray drive, but I ended up going with the 1530 because there was a $500 off sale and the DDR3 version of the 8600M GT (which is in the 1530, the 1720 has DDR2 VRAM) is a better card for gaming. Plus, this 1530 replaced my old 17 inch gateway, and although I didn't think a 17 incher was too much of a burden to carry anywhere, it's nice to have a laptop that fits in my backpack now ;)
     
    Dan333SP, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. Maksa

    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    i have 1720 with me. but i would suggest you XPS M1530. 1720 it's heavy u can't use it everywhere.
     
    Maksa, Feb 29, 2008
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  7. Maksa

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    i am too planing for XPS M1530 soon
     
    Maksa, Feb 29, 2008
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  8. stevey5036

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    In one word based solely on performance... No.
     
    stevey5036, Mar 1, 2008
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    m1530 has DDR3 in it 8600m gt and inspiron hasn't
     
    santiav, Apr 14, 2008
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