Dell XPS 17 Opinions

Johnny Bitte

Hey,
I was looking at the HP Envy 17 or the Dell XPS 17 and as the envy seems like a pain to get a hold of/customize I m gonna go with the XPS.

Just wanted to check it out with ye guys to see if there was any issue's I should be aware of.
The reviews online suggest it heats up and the fans are noisy, anybody else experience this?
Any comments on the 3D screen?

Thanks

Jarren

That HP model is available from CU

http://www.computeruniverse.net/products/e90455288/hp-envy-17-3010eg.asp

Johnny Bitte

Jarren wrote: »

That HP model is available from CU

http://www.computeruniverse.net/products/e90455288/hp-envy-17-3010eg.asp

Hmmm wonder does German localisation mean German keyboard??

Jarren

In this case pretty much yes,reinstalling windows and swapping a few keys is very easy to do.

If you based in Dublin the PcWorld in Carrickmines should have them on display.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=79729345

Johnny Bitte

Jarren wrote: »

In this case pretty much yes,reinstalling windows and swapping a few keys is very easy to do.

If you based in Dublin the PcWorld in Carrickmines should have them on display.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=79729345

Jesus, an extra €600 compared to buying on line. Watched a couple of videos last night and have to say the Envy is very slick.

Dell have an offer on at the moment with 400 off free deliver so can get the highest spec XPS 17 for just under 1300. arrrrgh.

Decisions decisions ha ha

I just find it mad that HP dont have the same setup as Dell for ordering and customizing.

also there's warranty concerns.

Jarren

Can you post the link to that Dell XPS 17 model ?

Johnny Bitte

Jarren wrote: »

Can you post the link to that Dell XPS 17 model ?

Link

Jarren

Additional 10% off Inspiron & XPS notebooks over €545 (excludes M11x and XPS 13)
Voucher Code: 9QPZHBJNLVPWMN
Valid from 12th to 18th of July

It should save you about 124 Euros.

Johnny Bitte

Jarren wrote: »

Additional 10% off Inspiron & XPS notebooks over €545 (excludes M11x and XPS 13)
Voucher Code: 9QPZHBJNLVPWMN
Valid from 12th to 18th of July

It should save you about 124 Euros.

Thanks Jarren,
Tried applying that code but it doesnt seem to affect the total

There's already a number of discounts applied automatically that could be conflicting with the code:
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I think that's as cheap I m going to get it for which is still a great price.

Jarren

No worries,but it worked for me .

Try different browser or just clean cache/cookies in the one you are using atm.

Johnny Bitte

Jarren wrote: »

No worries,but it worked for me .

Try different browser or just clean cache/cookies in the one you are using atm.

Got it doen to €1160, nice one