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    Dell XPS M1530 Replacement

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rschauby, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. rschauby

    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    Let's start some rumors.

    We all know it's coming up shortly. Last rumors I remember was it would be released some time in Oct/Nov. Engadget also posted some rumors about a display/touchpad. Other than that, what do you hope/expect to be in the new M1530 replacement?
     
    rschauby, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. araharja

    araharja Notebook Consultant

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    u mean the new studio xps?

    hm.. 64 bit vista, 9800m GT, 8 Gb RAM, switchable graphic card maybe...
     
    araharja, Oct 1, 2008
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  3. Akuma

    Akuma Notebook Evangelist

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    TriCore cpu's, new crossfire ATI mobile cards, 250GB SSD's and OLED screens.

    Bwhahaha..I wish. :p
     
    Akuma, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    It will likely be back lit keyboard, cpu up to 2.8 ghz, ddr3 ram at 1066mhz, and a Nvidia 9600m GT.
     
    waloshin, Oct 20, 2008
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  5. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i don't really care too much for the hardware refresh in the xps-line. all laptop/desktop genres will have the same or similar configurations. what i'm really lookin forward to is dell's new edge to edge screens.

    check this XPS out. i wonder if this design could ever be possible...or affordable. i would definitely take the plunge for somethin like this.
     
    houstoned, Oct 20, 2008
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    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    how much will this thing cost lol....the way u guys are posting it must cost in the 2~3k's :S
     
    miscolobo, Oct 20, 2008
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  7. rschauby

    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    Wasn't the current generation of XPS's in the $2k range upon release?
     
    rschauby, Oct 20, 2008
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  8. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    should start around $1000-$1250 for a base model. remember, u can customize the specs. u just gotta wait a few months for the codes/coupons. :p
     
    houstoned, Oct 21, 2008
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    _radditz_ Fallen to the Sith...

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    Want T8100 + 2GB DDR3 + 120GB 7200 rpm + 15.4" WXGA+ and 9650GT (minimum) if not 9700GT with option of 9800.

    hmmmm...now I know why i wanted a MBP
     
    _radditz_, Oct 21, 2008
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    Ummm, what are you guys talking about? Crossfire? 9650M? 9700M?...9800M? :D

    Search for 'Kevin's thread in the News & Reviews section of NBR on the new XPS lineup.

    The M1530 will be 16", and still had the 8600M GT from what he explained. I also, was looking forward to a 256bit gpu in the XPS, but that looks like it won't happen initially (or for a long long time).
     
    ARom, Oct 21, 2008
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  11. Face_Jones

    Face_Jones Notebook Evangelist

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    ull have to stick with the 1730 for a 256bit gpu, or whatever its new equivalent will be, probably nothing since they are moving the xps line away from gaming. Why would u want a MBP if you want something more than a 9600 GT since thats the highest that offers? lol
     
    Face_Jones, Oct 21, 2008
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  12. unnamed01

    unnamed01 Notebook Deity

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    Why have Tri when you can have Quad? :rolleyes:
     
    unnamed01, Oct 21, 2008
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  13. chipmoney

    chipmoney Notebook Evangelist

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    Why settle for single quad? I want 2 quad cores!
     
    chipmoney, Oct 22, 2008
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  14. kal_ash_nikov

    kal_ash_nikov Notebook Enthusiast

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    That would be OctoCore.

    Might aswell be supercharged too.
     
    kal_ash_nikov, Jan 1, 2009
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