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    bought m1530 for $1180

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ephatcher, Apr 24, 2008.

  1. ephatcher

    ephatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    i got the 1650x1050 screen since it was either that or the 1920x1200. did i make the wrong choice? i know i cant go back and change it but i just want some piece of mind. also, 4gb ram was the only option. i guess that's only good if i go to 64-bit right? but it wont slow down the system will it? one last question...did i make the wrong choice by picking the 5400rpm 120gb hd? the 7200rpm was a $200 upgade, was it worth it? sorry for all these questions but i couldnt find the search button and im new.
     
    ephatcher, Apr 24, 2008
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  2. nobscot6

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    you did great!!!!!!!!!!!

    Enjoy it and don't look back.......... you can always second guess yourself

    and no, the 4gb ram will not slow it down in the least and if you ever go to vista 64bit you already have 4gb
     
    nobscot6, Apr 24, 2008
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  3. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Post up all of your specs if you want a run down, but the 1530 is a nice piece of hardware and for the price you paid/performance you most likely ordered, I cannot see how you would be disappointed.
     
    gengerald, Apr 24, 2008
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  4. Jlbrightbill

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    Best laptop advice I've ever read: Once you buy, stop shopping. :)

    Your specs are fine, you'll love the system, don't worry.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Apr 24, 2008
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  5. ephatcher

    ephatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    * Intel Core 2 Duo t8300 2.4ghz
    * Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
    * 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
    * Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    * 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    * 250GB SATA Hard Drive 7200rpm
    * CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    * Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    * 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    * 2Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
    * Biometric Fingerprint Reader
    * Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
    for $1180, that's including tax and other fees
     
    ephatcher, Apr 24, 2008
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  6. Jaycee8980

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    Nice configuration. Your gonna kill yourself if you keep lookin at new configurations and new notebooks. Enjoy your new 1530.

    Personally I am a 1920 resolution kinda guy but its all personal preference for the most part except for some certain HD uses.

    Enjoy the new lappy man
     
    Jaycee8980, Apr 24, 2008
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  7. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    That is perfect, I love the hi-res, but for everyone else that I have showed my laptop, they prefer lower, as it "makes things too small". Besides, on a 15.4", 1920 may a bit high. Your new laptop will be awesome.
     
    gengerald, Apr 24, 2008
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  8. ephatcher

    ephatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks. i couldnt go all out since it's for my freshman year in college. i needed something well balanced.
     
    ephatcher, Apr 24, 2008
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  9. Vaath

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    Gratz on the laptop! As said, you have a heck of a nice machine, no need to second guess or continue to shop. :)
     
    Vaath, Apr 24, 2008
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    so which one did you actaully get? the 120 or the 250?
     
    Diablo, Apr 24, 2008
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