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    difference between 1530 and 1525

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pluto2010, May 2, 2008.

  1. pluto2010

    pluto2010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, this isnt a thread about what should i buy but i just wondered if anyone could tell me the difference between the two is apart from looks, graphics card, small weight difference and the finger print.

    What else makes the xps 1530 £150+ more than the inspiron 1525.

    thanks
     
    pluto2010, May 2, 2008
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  2. lqaddict

    lqaddict Notebook Consultant

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    looks, graphics card, small weight difference and rumored XPS support.
    Also XPS has full Penryn CPU's line up whereas Insparion stops at T8300 (at least on US site) + XPS has more choice in the display options including WXGA+ LED.
     
    lqaddict, May 2, 2008
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Slot loading optical drive?

    Not much more than that, really. Which is more than worth the extra 300 dollars for most people. You might have some "premium" support and some miscellaneous accessories with the XPS, but all support sucks anyways and the accessories are cheap. The XPS also has some slightly higher high-end configuration options, but I'm assuming we're talking about base configurations here.
     
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  4. mia4l

    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    everything is diffrent the 1530 is better
     
    mia4l, May 2, 2008
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  5. jazzjackrabbit

    jazzjackrabbit Notebook Consultant

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    if you dont mind spending more money and you want a better looking and preforming machine go with the 1530.
     
    jazzjackrabbit, May 2, 2008
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