Inspiron Dell Versus Studio Dell 17"

Tim Robbins

Hi,
Can anyone tell what Studio would be worth paying more money for:

Inspiron 17 - Cost 477
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T4300 (2.1GHz, 800MHz, 1MB cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English
17.3" WLED High Definition + (1600 x 900) TFT Display with TrueLife™
Intel Integrated GMA 4500MHD
3072MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x1024]
250GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD)
1 year of coverage included with your PC
McAfee® Security Centre - 15 Month Protection - English

New Dell Studio 17 - Cost 596
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T4300 (2.1GHz, 800MHz, 1MB cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
17.3” High Definition+ (1600x900) LED with TL
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
3072MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x1024]
250GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Fixed Internal DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
1 year of coverage included with your PC
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English

delop

I have the studio 15

I like it but there are a few annoying things about it..

1) When I shutdown the OS fully the standby light keeps flashing like its on standby, I have to physically remove the battery and replace it to shutdown completely..

2) I installed Windows 7 , there does not appear to be proper drivers for the 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570, Ive contacted Dell and AMD and have had no satisfaction, Basically I cannot achieve the resolution I had with Vista...

duckysauce

1) When I shutdown the OS fully the standby light keeps flashing like its on standby, I have to physically remove the battery and replace it to shutdown completely..


you have to go into advance power options setect power buton it will be set to stand by, set it to shut down

Tim Robbins

duckysauce wrote: »

1) When I shutdown the OS fully the standby light keeps flashing like its on standby, I have to physically remove the battery and replace it to shutdown completely..


you have to go into advance power options setect power buton it will be set to stand by, set it to shut down

OK from research:
Studio has three things
1. Better graphics card
2. Better built in speakers
3. HDMI slot

But nothing else, unless I am missing something. I rang Dell to ask. The person on the phone didn't seem to know much.

I am just wondering is there any other subtle difference such as the mouse / touch pad?

anybody know anything, I would be grateful if they passed on the info.

Thanks.

Alanstrainor

What do you want it for?

FGR

Will Dell Ireland offer the Core i7/i5 processors again? They had them for a short period but removed them since.

Same goes for the Full HD screen.

EDIT: For the Studio 17, that is.

Tim Robbins

Alanstrainor wrote: »

What do you want it for?

Standard stuff + I am a developer so do the odd bit of work at home.

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins wrote: »

Standard stuff + I am a developer so do the odd bit of work at home.

I ended up going for the Inspiron. I saw no compelling argument for paying the extra yoyos for the Studio. I'll put up a review for it once I have used it a bit.

cheers.

Voodu Child

ForegoneReality wrote: »

Will Dell Ireland offer the Core i7/i5 processors again? They had them for a short period but removed them since.

As far as I know, the Studio will get a minor revamp and platform change to bring in the i5 and i3. That might be why they've pulled some spec options, just to try and shift as many Core2Duos as possible before they're dumped.

Theres Inspirons with i5 now (and cheaper i3 to follow).