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    X61 / Xps M1330

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jino215, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. jino215

    jino215 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered X61 last week (ship date 7/11) and i just found out that XPS M1330 has been released.

    I am seriously thinking about canceling X61 and ordering M1330.

    Please tell me what you think about these two machines?

    I really need an encouragement in order to either stay with X61 or switch to M1330.

    Thank you in advance.
     
    jino215, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. orangelounge

    orangelounge Notebook Consultant

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    I'm in the same boat as you right now, actually.

    My ESD on the X61 is 6/28. If I'm hit with a delay, I'll probably cancel and go for the XPS M1330, otherwise, I think I'll stick with the Thinkpad.
     
    orangelounge, Jun 27, 2007
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  3. Leon2245

    Leon2245 Notebook Deity

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    Did you take a look at the four page thread immediately above this one titled "1330 vs t 61"? Guy gives impressions after handling both models.
     
    Leon2245, Jun 27, 2007
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  4. Wangta

    Wangta Notebook Guru

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    In the same boat guys...the XPS M1330 looks like a pretty slick machine...with the 4 cell battery it weighs 3.9 lbs, close to the X61! But I still like the Thinkpad keyboard better....

    ARggg, decisions decisions.
     
    Wangta, Jun 27, 2007
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  5. isagg

    isagg Notebook Consultant

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    It's hard.

    I was thinking about it yesterday too... But today my x61 just ship and will arrive tomorrow... so I decided not to think about it.
     
    isagg, Jun 27, 2007
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    Solidgun Notebook Consultant

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    If you have doubts....why not just get the M1330. When you get your current order and there is something wrong with it, you are just going to continue to regret that you didn't take advantage of this situation.
    Same thing can be said the other way, but at least you will get Dell support as from what I have read, their support is faster.
     
    Solidgun, Jun 27, 2007
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  7. orangelounge

    orangelounge Notebook Consultant

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    Well, for one, a similarly-specced machine would run me almost $500 more... =/
     
    orangelounge, Jun 27, 2007
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  8. isagg

    isagg Notebook Consultant

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    actually think about one thing which is if you get x61, you gotta get an external optical drive. Even a cheap one would cost you around $150.

    So you might wanna take that into the concern of different prices.
     
    isagg, Jun 27, 2007
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  9. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    123456 Notebook Consultant

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    I bought an external drive for about $50 after rebates from newegg. (link)
     
    123456, Jun 27, 2007
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  11. GridGI

    GridGI Notebook Consultant

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    This Dell looks like a chick's laptop IMO. I do like the strong graphics of GO 8400M but the glossy screeen and lack of Gigabyt are deal killers for me.
     
    GridGI, Jun 27, 2007
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  12. isagg

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    :) then I think X61 is more like a chick's laptop...
     
    isagg, Jun 27, 2007
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  13. bradmw

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    your preference on glossy vs. matte should swing you to the m1330 or x61, respectively. same with widescreen vs. standard aspect ratios. also, the xps has touchpad-only while the x61 has trackpoint-only.
     
    bradmw, Jun 27, 2007
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