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Trying to decide between a Vostro 1500 and 1510

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Dewaha, Jun 13, 2008.

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  1. Mu Zeta

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    It's a big difference in video games. If games aren't a deal breaker for you it's fine.
     
    Mu Zeta, Jun 14, 2008
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    If you do a fair amount of gaming, yes. Otherwise no.
     
    Just Lou, Jun 14, 2008
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    I don't expect to do much gaming. Nothing that would involve an amazing amount of graphical power, that is.
     
    Dewaha, Jun 14, 2008
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    Dewaha Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay, how does this setup look?


    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
    1 Year Basic Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-in Service
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
    Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
    Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Internal Card
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate), WinXP
    Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery


    should I make any changes?
     
    Dewaha, Jun 14, 2008
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  5. Mu Zeta

    Mu Zeta Notebook Geek

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    XGA is a pretty low resolution for a 15" laptop. That's the same res that 12" laptops use. Try to get wxga+ or 1440 x 900. I think that's the ideal resolution.
     
    Mu Zeta, Jun 14, 2008
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    Only thing I would change is the Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Internal Card, I would go with the Intel Wireless card instead.
    Otherwise it looks good.
     
    Mag-Lite, Jun 14, 2008
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    The T8100 Penryn Processor is only $50 more. IMO that's a worthwhile upgrade. It's faster and runs cooler than the Merom processors.
     
    Just Lou, Jun 14, 2008
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    I went for the 1500 partly for price and also over build and speaker quality over the 1510. Only trouble is, I haven't received it yet after ordering almost 3 weeks ago..ship date has been pushed back to the 17th now!

    (On a side note, in a way, I'm pleased. It gives me more time to decide on whetehr I want the 1535 instead which should be announced very soon)
     
    lvsaint, Jun 14, 2008
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    That's strange since mine was shipped much earlier than estimated. I ordered on 5/20, shipped on 5/26, received on 5/28.
     
    Just Lou, Jun 14, 2008
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    That is a very quick delivery time.
    I ordered when the system was being offered at the $494 low price..only really changed out the wireless card to Intel...maybe that caused the delay.
     
    lvsaint, Jun 14, 2008
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