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    Apple Macbook or Dell XPS m1530

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kwon182, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. kwon182

    kwon182 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I've been trying to pick one for a long time now.
    The price isn't really an issue as they'll be both between $1200-1400.
    I'm going to college in the fall, so I'll be using it mostly for school work(powerpoint/word). I'll also be using it for some gaming (counterstrike,starcraft) and watching movies/videos.

    The thing that kind of hinders me from getting the XPS is the screen. I've heard some complaints about the screen. And also, I don't know if the LED option is worth the money.
    So this is the configuration I would get if I got the XPS...unless I get a different screen option.

    And for the macbook, I've heard that new ones are coming out pretty soon, but I would have to get it before the summer ends. Also, I've heard theres a
    problem with discoloration on the palmrests.

    anyway, for the dell configuration:

    My Components
    Tuxedo Black
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
    High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M
    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
    Size: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
    Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
    TOTAL: $1,384

    MACBOOK:

    * 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    * 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
    * 160GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
    * Superdrive 8x (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW)
    TOTAL: $1,199.
    Also I'll get a free ipod($300)...and I'll installing more memory myself.

    So what should I get!?
     
    kwon182, Jul 8, 2008
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Khris, Jul 8, 2008
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sorry, we don't allow cross posting! Please continue the discussion on your original thread :).
     
    Sam, Jul 8, 2008
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