Decisions, decisions

harmankardon

ok folks havin serious issues deciding what laptop i want!

ill be mainly using it for college work,internet,music and the very odd time for games,but not a massive gmer at all.


it'll be connectly up to our wireless internet in the house.

thanks a million in advance

my main worry is video or grahpics card,people talking about differences in the screens?


do i go for the xps 1330 or the studio

i can get the xps with

XPS M1330 CORE 2 DUO T9300 2.50GHz, 800
English Genuine Windows Vista SP1 Business

Operating System: Windows Vista SP1 Business
English Genuine Windows Vista SP1 Business

Memory: Memory Dual Channel 4.0GB (2x2048) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Disk Drive: Hard Drive 320GB (5400rpm)

NoteBook Screen: Display LCD 13.3WXGA

Modem: Modem not included

CD Read-Write Drive: 8xDVD+/-RW Slim Slot-Load Drive

MISC: Primary 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
Assembley Mod 128 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Vista OnLine Getting Started Guide (WW
MS Vista Premium Logo Label NB (small
Image Restore - Vista
Tuxedo Black & 2.0 mega pixel Camera for CCFL Display
Uk/Irish Internal Lightweight Keyboard (QWERTY)
Intel 3945 WLAN Mini-Card EUR

or the dell studio with

Components
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1- English
1 Year Base Warranty
Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
2.0 Mega pixel Integrated Web Camera - CCFL
4096MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x2048]
320GB (5.400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450
Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
Primary 6-cell 56 WHr Lithium Ion battery
Internal UK English Qwerty Keyboard


Accessories
No Carrying Case
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
Dell Wireless 1510 Half Mini Card (802.11n)
Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word)
Services & Software
No Accidental Damage Support
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
Also Includes
1 Meter Power Cord (3 Wire) - UK
English - Documentation Studio 1535
N0853512
1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Studio 1535 Order - Ireland
Studio 1535 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers)
AC Adapter 90W - 3 Pin
Wireless Label (Dell Wireless Cards)- Core 2 Duo


just wondering what people think

Alanstrainor

What are the prices for both of those?
And i guess you have to decide which size screen you want. If it's for carrying around college i'd say the 13" is the perfect compromise, personally, i found my dell 6400, with 15" screen a right pain to carry around. But that's just me.

harmankardon

it will be brought into college but hopefully not that often

prices are both about 800,not much in the prices

then i have the question of do i go for the 15inch with a better graphics card for the same price again

Overheal

If their both the same price then the Studio 15 looks the better book. Unless I'm missing something.

harmankardon

can u explain why??

ive heard the xps are better built and have a classier finish

Dartz

XPS 1330 Graphics chips are none to be failure prone. It's not so much a problem for the 1530 version which I have. It tends to run a bit cooler. So far I've had no problems with my own 1530, so off the bat I'd recommend that if you want an XPS. It's lighter than a studio 15, and better put together.

You'd probably pay a similar mount for a 1530 with the same spec as the 1330. I think when I bought mine, the 1330 was the more expensive of the two for some reason.

But, a Studio 15 is a fine Laptop. I've seen them around, and they certainly get the job done. If I'd waited a few months, I probably would've bought one meself...especially with the new graphics options on the lid, but my old laptop was dying, and had to buy something to replace it.

harmankardon

what do others think?


xps or studio

Alanstrainor

Personally, if it's not going to be moved around all that much, i would go with the studio 15. Although i haven't had a chance to play with one myself i've heard they're quite good. It's better spec'd and i think the bigger screen would be a big plus.

harmankardon

hey

thanks a million for ur help ppl

just ordered there on the outlet store

i got the dell xps 1530, black

did well spec wise too

i got 320 gb

4 gig ram

2.4 ghz processor

vista business sp1

the upgraded screen,the wgxa +

the good 4965 wireless card and the good 256 grahic card

all for 810, i think ive done well here,what do others think?

what else can i expect with the laptop? should i get the finger thing?

AlmightyCushion

If by the finger thing you meant the biometric fingerprint reader then I'd say no as they aren't that secure anywats. All you should expect is laptop, battery, charger and that's about it. You should get yourself a good bag as well.