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    buying vostro 1500: india

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by arihantddn, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. arihantddn

    arihantddn Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys...n gals 2...
    i'm intrested in buyin a vostro 1500 notebook...T5470(1.6Ghz 800 FSB), 2GB RAM, 160 GB HD, nvidia 8400m....costing me some 48k indian rupees( appx 1200 USD)...i basically need it for workin on MS word/ excel/ powerpoint/ internet surfing..watchin movies..at times for light gaming..
    any comments...about processer/ grafics card....
    i can not increase my budget.
    T7250 will cost me another 6K Rs (150$)
    8600 wil cost me another 2800 Rs (70$)
    need help..
     
    arihantddn, Jan 17, 2008
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  2. arprasad

    arprasad Notebook Enthusiast

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    go with 8600m and 7250 or better ... its costly to upgrade later
     
    arprasad, Jan 17, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    The processor isnt worth it to upgrade and neither is the graphics card unless you want the best gaming possible. I have your specs in my my computer and its great for the money. I casual game once and a while and do similar tasks as you and i think it is not at all underpowered.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 17, 2008
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  4. DeusEx

    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    id get the 8600m and leave processor alone.
     
    DeusEx, Jan 17, 2008
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    deepakvrao Notebook Guru

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    I have the same config in my Vostro 1200 [without the graphics card], and its fine for all your stuff. Never game though.

    Besides if you cant up your budget the choices are out anyway right?
     
    deepakvrao, Jan 17, 2008
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  6. arihantddn

    arihantddn Notebook Consultant

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    Thank u so much for reply. Uhave got a WXGA+ LCD n i'm opting for a WXGA LCD. How much difference can it make..if u can guide me..
    Is the upgrade for Rs 1700 worth?
     
    arihantddn, Jan 18, 2008
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