lookin to buy!!

i'm looking to order the e1705, i see that dell has been upgrading certain laptops over the last couple weeks, I was originally interested in the m170 but decided i didn't actually need that type of power.....BUT, i didn't want to get the e1705 and there be some upgrade on the xps line......i'm looking to get it within a week....ideas????

 

XPS won't be upgraded that soon. I figure it will probably be upgrade in the next couple of months. I think the next upgrades that are suppose to be released are the Latitude series.

 

should be upgraded in 3 months

 

thats what i've heard ....been checking news sites regularly to see if any news came about.........secondly what is ur opinion of the e1705
these are what i will be using it for:

itunes
money
video conversion
picture management and editing
some gaming
pda software
ms office work
web surfing
tv watching once i get the tv tuner
cd making
cant think of anything else...

 

besides the dual core...what other upgrades might they change?

 

I can't remember exactly which video card the M170 has, but I think they'll upgrade it to a newer card.

Personally, I would get it just if you plan on doing heavy multi -tasking (like using your laptop to watch and record TV) or play games. If you just do simple multi-tasking like websurfing while listening to music, or only a few programs open at once, then the M170 might be better.

It also depends on if you want to stay current with the technology changes or not.

 

i definitely like to stay current....the laptop i have now...i fell is a dinosuar....i've had it since 2000...gateway solo series P3....i've been thru the wars with this baby...but she is losing the battles...i've replace the battery already and the new battery is basically dead...dont want to put any more into her....so thats why i'm upgrading....so now i want something i will be somewwhat current for at least 3-5yrs

 

The e1705 would probably be the best way to go. If you want, you can fill out the 'What should I buy? FAQ' listed at the top of the 'What should I buy?' forum. If you're open more choices besides Dell. We can help recommend some more models suited to you're needs.

 

i have been looking at that thread also....i'm pretty much settled on dell...just personal choice and it'd a fairly good company....thanks though

 

@Southern Girl & gridtalker

Are you "sure" that the Core Duo XPS won't be released in March? Or you are just guessing? If you are sure, I wil order my 9400 right now. I won't wait more than March for the new XPS.

Thanks,
Sam

 

The buzz from people within Dell is that there won't be a DC XPS for a while. Too bad, if there were I could probably wait for it.

Patience... I need more of it. (now!)

 

None of us are sure becuase Dell doesn't release that info to the public, and if anyone was sure they would be under NDA.

I'm just saying that there hasn't been any sign of them releasing in March. Considering the latitudes were suppose to be release in february but looks like it got pushed back to March/April, I don't think the XPS will be updated soon.

 

well i guess i cant kick myself if i get the e1705 now.....i could be lucky like i was with my ipod......i got the ipod b4 the video came out....the next week the video ipod came out...i returned it and got the new one...although if that happened with laptop it would be a bigger hastle to send back....

 

There is a 16-day delay in shipping of 9400/e1705!(if you want Go7800 card) It seems that we should wait until April for a 17-inch anyways.

 

that is even better, by the time they get ready to ship it...maybe something else comes out and i can change order....hahaha