what do u guys think?

i had been think about getting the notebook in my signiture but when the m1530 was released i started having second thoughts. it has the better gpu and looks but is a little more expensive. if i can convince my dad to spend the extra money do u think that the xps is overall the better notebook to buy?

 

It depends. How often do you carry a computer around? How would the specifications and price change if you swapped notebooks? What do you do with your notebook (game)?

I thought the 1530 topped out at an 8600GT, which is what the 1720 has. Unless you are talking about the DDR2=>GDDR3 upgrade (I think the XPS has GDDR3).

Another thing to consider that might be worth the price is the notebook is smaller, lighter, and it has XPS tech support...and I know from experience XPS tech support is better than Inspiron tech support.

 

yeah i was talking about the gddr3 gpu which has been confirmed to be the one in the xps 1530.i wint be carrying the notebook very much.also the prices difference is about 120 dollars

 

<*buuump*>

 

If thats the case, I would say go ahead and get the 1530. It has a much faster card. Also, you would be giving up the hi-res screen on your 1720 if you did decide to go for the 1530.

Is your 1720 still under the 21-30 days return window?

 

If it is not try Craigslist, eBay and you may find some last moment Christmas buying sucker!