Xps M170

The "new" XPS M170 is just the old Gen2 with a few more options, thats all. There isnt any detailed info on Dell's website as to how it is an improvement over the gen2!!!

 

i think the only things added were specialized support and the nvidia geforce go 7800 gtx...and a hugh price tag

 

Hey guys I wanted to ask you for some advice. I just ordered the xps gen 2 last week, it was shipped the day before the M170 was released; therefore, I can not change my oder anymore.
Is there a major difference bewteen these two? I read a lot of complains about problems with the LCD of the xps gen 2 (sparkle effect and light leakage), was this fixed in the m170? Now, I do not know if I should refuse the order of the xps gen 2. I got a 35% discount, and I am afraid I wont get a coupon like that for the M170 for a while.

 

the m170 has only been avalible online for a day, so i dont think any body knows yet...i think they are using the same exact parts as the xps2. all we know for sure is it has a new optional video card.

 

LCD details according to Dell are identical. The only apparent difference is option of the 7800 GTX gpu as well as the 6800 Ultra, for extra US$349.

 

I was trying to get more info from DELL about the xps gen 2 vs. the Xps M170. They told me the difference was the upgrade on the Video card to the NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7800 GTX, the BIOS, and the hinge cover, which is attached to the LCD. Then, I asked about the problem that some LCD's of the XPS2 have: "light leakage and sparkle effect". He said that they fixed the problem and that is why the xps was re-engineered and named XPSM170.....but I don't know if that was just crap he was making up......or what. Another representative told me they are the same thing just different name....and yet another one ...."do not compare oranges to apples"....what a jerk. So I do not know what a hell is going on....could you guys please educate me a little bit?

 

And if you're lucky enough to be in the UK, you don't even have the option of a 7800 yet. WTH? The sales people I've spoken to don't even know about it, even though it's listed on the product details page as an option, but not on the purchase page. Stupid, really.

 

I just checked the UK site, and both gpu options, the 6800 Ultra and the 7800, are available, with a differential of £82.25.
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dell...=ukdhs1&kc=305&l=en&oc=N10XPS5&s=dhs&sbc=m170.

 

OMG, they must have added that in the past 5 minutes! Thanks dude, finally I can my order....

 

Fantastic. Bet you will love it...

 

Well, I have 2 m170's on the way Hoping to make a little money on ebay, at this price, I doubt that will be too hard!!! Here's what I got:


XPS M170;Intel® Pentium® M Processor 770 (2.13 GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
LCD Panel: 17 inch UltraSharpTM Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLifeTM
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz 2 Dimm
CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8xCD/DVD burner(DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7800 GTX
Hard Drive: 100GB Hard Drive
Network Card: Integrated 1 Gigabit Network Card and Modem
Primary Battery: 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (80 WHr)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed): No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor
Digital Music: Musicmatch® Jukebox Basic
Security Software: McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
Financial Software: No QuickBooks package selected - includes limited use trial
Digital Imaging: Photo AlbumTM SE Basic
Dial-Up Internet Access: No ISP Requested
Adobe Software: Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
Wireless Personal Networking Card: Intel® PRO 2200 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards
Limited Warranty, Services and Support: 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr XPS Warranty Support
XPS Specialized Support: Inspiron XPS, Specialized Support


All for $2,195.00!!! With bluetooth, a DVD burner, the 7800, and the 2.13 processor, I should be able to sell these bad boys for a decent amount!! Also, when they come in (estimated date is Oct 14) I will look one over and post any differences I can see. Hope I can help a few people!!

 

Yeah, barring any problems I should have mine by the 10th. That's an awesome price...

 

Woah! TWO M170 XPS' ?! Amazing!

Yeah, what a deal for $2,195....you should be able to put those on ebay for a lot more than that!!

Anyways, have fun with those!

 

Haha, that is the price for EACH, so you know. Not total!! But I think I'll make a few bucks anyway. I won't really have much fun with them though, but whoever I sell them to will!!!

 

im assuming you got them from aafes...

i think this is one of the reasons dell bumped up the price for aafes because people were buying a bunch of them to sell on ebay...and now for the time being nobody can get low prices on the xps m170.





...luckily i ordered one before they stopped.

win xp media center, pentium m 760, geforce go 7800 gtx, 1gb ddr2, 80gb hdd at 5400 rpm, dvd burner, pro wireless 2200ab, 1 year warrenty. all for a grand total $1871, expected delivery oct 14. as of today for the specs i ordered the price is $2946.


good bye 9300

 

Yeah, gotta love aafes!! But I watch them all the time, the prices change almost everyday. One day they will be really expensive, the next they will be an amazing price. they'll go down again

 

what is aafes?

 

Military discount I believe.

 

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) mission is to provide quality merchandise and services of necessity and convenience to authorized customers at uniformly low prices; and generate reasonable earnings to supplement appropriated funds for the support of US Army and US Air Force Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. These contributions to the Soldier and Airman and their families make AAFES a major non-pay benefit to customers.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aafes

 

Wow doobie, that was... beautiful!! See, I am generating morale here. By purchasing these computers, I am contributing to soldiers everywhere!! If only people had done the same for me when I was in Iraq

 

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. Probably be spending a bit time here now I've order my XPS M170 with Pentium M 770, 2g of RAM, G7 7800 GTX plus the DVD burner. Couldn't justify the M 780. Great posts from people and I will be recommending this site to my friends.

I know the XPS is an expensive machine but you only live once! I was considering the Eversham Quest Roma ML-37 but went the XPS instead.

Was quite lucky because I ordered it while dell were offering 2G of memory instead of 1G. A heathy saving of £705!

I've been tracking the prices this week. The 7800 GTX started as £58 for the upgrade. It's now £118. Must be the supply and demand of this card.

Should be a trusty allie playing Battlefield 2 from my Hotel room, encoding DVD's for my PDA and pugging into my Audi! I saved playing Doom 3 until I had a decent PC. I can't wait!

 

First of all wanted a bit of information. I just ordered my dell xps gen 2 and i was wondering is it possible for me to upgrade the graphic card to the 7800 gxt and secondly is there any software that makes the led blink when i type or when i play music on it. thanks for all the help

 

No its not possible, unless you want to pay for another laptop in a way. If you havent had your gen 2 for 21 days, you still can return it and get the XPS M170.

 

It is possible to upgrade the Gen 2's video card to a 7800. I have a friend that did it. I will ask him if there was anything special involved, other than simply swapping cards. Have to wait until Tuesday though.

 

It's very possible to do, but it will cost you $500. It will definitely cost more than the already high $350 upgrade if you configured a brand new notebook.

 

Hmm 500 dollars. Well considering the fact that i might be able to get a discount coupon and buy the card seperately. The thing is that i ordered it from USA and right now am in the UK for atleast an year. Ill get be getting it on monday hopefully if it clears customs without any problems. So all I have to do is to go to dells site and order a 7800 gxt and ill replace it myself and sell of the old one that is if i can manage to sell it and how about that led light blinking software.

 

funny timing, i just saw a topic about this at notebookforums...

http://www.winamp.com/plugins/details.php?id=146182

 

I think you posted the wrong link...

 

no, he asked for the software not a link to another forum...

but here is the link.

http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=111404

 

I know it can be done, i was pointing out the price, of coarse yopu can upgrade, but remember a hefty price.

 

I just got the dell xps gen 2 and i cant find the optioons to change the led in the quick set feature anyone know whats wrong