Dell inspiron vs Dell Studio

StudentC

Hi

I know these models have been mentioned in many threads here, but I'm still confused! I need the laptop for work (research), and probably a Dell because I'll get it through the college. So for running various software programs and lots of general writing and office-type work, but no gaming / DVDs / music etc.

I don't really mind what I get, and have been looking at various Dell models. What I don't really understand is what is the actual difference between this Inspiron model for around e750, and the Studio model for around e830?


Inspiron (e750)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 - English
Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word)
2.0 Mega pixel web camera
Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048+1x1024]
320GB (5.400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100[
DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD)
6-cell battery
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
No Carry Case
Dell™ Wireless 1395 802.11b/g Mini-Card - Europe
4Yr In-Home Warranty Support, including evenings and Saturdays
No Accidental Damage Support
DataSafe Online Backup 2GB

English EMEA 1 (EN, AR, DU, FR, GE, IT, CR,SP) Documentation
Resource DVD Inspiron 1525 - (Diagnostics & Drivers)
65W AC Adapter
Power Cord UK 1meter
56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter - Ireland/Spain
Internal Keyboard Uk/Irish (QWERTY)
1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Dell Internet Order

Studio (e830)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 - English
Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word)
4Yr In-Home Warranty Support, including evenings and Saturdays
Jet Black Colour with Matte Finish
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA WLED (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
2.0 Mega pixel Integrated Web Camera
3072MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x1024]
250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450
Fixed Internal DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
Primary 6-cell 56 WHr Lithium Ion battery
Internal UK English Qwerty Keyboard
No Biometric Fingerprint Reader
No Carrying Case
Dell Wireless 1397 Mini Card (802.11 b/g)
No Accidental Damage Support
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English
English - Documentation Studio 1537
1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Studio 1537 Order - Ireland
Studio 1537 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers)
90W AC Adaptor
Wireless Label (Dell Wireless Cards)- Core 2 Duo





As far as I can see the Inspiron has a bigger hard drive (which is good but not essential) and the '
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100
' while the Studio has the '
256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450
' - whatever these things are!

Am I missing the point about something? Why is the Studio more expensive - what's better about it?



Any advice gratefully received, thanks.

AlmightyCushion

The only real difference seems to be the graphics card is better in the studio. Going by what you say above you don't need it so go with the inspiron.

Holsten

I think it's just better build quality.

Like it goes Inspiron > Studio > XPS.

I would choose the Studio.