The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    vostro 1500 or XPS M1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jake47, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. Jake47

    Jake47 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    What is the difference b/w these two. I am looking to buy a dell and customized each with the same settings and the 1500 is about $400 more than the M1530. Here is the setup I chose for the M1530:

    My Components
    SYSTEM COLOR: Tuxedo Black
    PROCESSOR: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM: Genuine Windows® Vista Ultimate Edition
    LCD AND CAMERA Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280x800) & 2.0 MP Camera
    MEMORY: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    HARD DRIVE Size: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
    VIDEO CARD: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
    WIRELESS CARDS: Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    BLUETOOTH OPTIONS: Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
    BATTERY OPTIONS: 9-cell Primary Battery and 9 -cell additional Lithium Ion Battery
    SOUND OPTIONS: Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition


    Also, is it worth the extra money to either have 2.6 GHZ or the Blu-Ray Disc stuff?

    *I believe I can get a discount that is why
     
    Jake47, Dec 8, 2007
    #1
  2. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    959
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    M1530:
    [+] 8600M GT GDDR3 [as opposed to DDR2 on the Vostro]
    [+] Fingerprint reader
    [+] Faster processor [I think the Vostro can only have up to T7500?]
    [+] Thinner and lighter
    [+] Looks slick [subjective]
    [+] HDMI [great if you'll get the Blu-ray drive]
    [-] No XP option
    [-] Only WXGA -- no higher resolution screens available [yet]
    [-] More expensive [although there are XPS coupons now]
    [-] General uncertainty [lack of a review, unsure of any issues that might be present, etc.]

    If you'll be doing processor-intensive stuff [like video editing], then you might want that extra processor punch. But if you're just a normal user or even a gamer, the T7700 should already be overkill, IMO.

    Blu-ray, meh. Depends on your HD format preference I guess. At least it will be useful with HDMI.
     
    scythie, Dec 8, 2007
    #2
  3. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

    Reputations:
    38
    Messages:
    881
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    If you care about style, like the DDr3 graphics card and don't mind spending a little more... definitely go with the M1530...
     
    praneeth, Dec 8, 2007
    #3
  4. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

    Reputations:
    38
    Messages:
    881
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Just read your post again.. the M1530 is cheaper than the Vostro??

    hmm don't think you need to think twice about that one then..
     
    praneeth, Dec 8, 2007
    #4
  5. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    405
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    ya lol...if u magically configured the m1530 cheaper (even tho its ridiculously overpriced...especially if u wanna use the coupon...) then i would go with it...
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 8, 2007
    #5
  6. rsxshift

    rsxshift Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Get the blu-ray! Movies will look stunning on the XPS m1530, since I think most blu-ray movies are in 720p format. The movies will cover most of your screen and be super clear! The 1280x800 should not be seen as a hindrance (except for gaming, but the 1530 only has a 8600m GT anyways)!
     
    rsxshift, Dec 8, 2007
    #6
  7. Jake47

    Jake47 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    It was cheaper I believe because the m1530 included a 3 year warranty and the vostro I had to pay for like two seperate 3 year warranties which were pricy.
     
    Jake47, Dec 8, 2007
    #7
  8. afireinside

    afireinside Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    17
    Messages:
    125
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    1280*800 is a low res for desktop use on a 15" IMO... My brother had an E1505 that's 1280*800 and I can't stand using it.
     
    afireinside, Dec 8, 2007
    #8
  9. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    405
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    umm blueray is 1080p...DVD is 720p sometimes i think...
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 8, 2007
    #9
  10. morphy

    morphy Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    587
    Messages:
    911
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    HD is both 1080p and 720p so the screen can at least play HD @720p. Standard DVD is 480p.
     
    morphy, Dec 8, 2007
    #10
  11. A Led Rock

    A Led Rock Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    6
    Messages:
    405
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    yes HD is anything above 480p we know...but i think blu ray is for 1080i and 1080p
     
    A Led Rock, Dec 8, 2007
    #11
  12. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    1,037
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Uhh Blu-ray is up to 1080p, but can be viewed at 1080i/720p and still be "HD"
     
    Waveblade, Dec 8, 2007
    #12