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    Is this price good for XPS M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by zenecis, Oct 14, 2007.

  1. zenecis

    zenecis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T5250 (1.50GHz,2M L2 Cache,667MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium
    2GB shared Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
    NVIDIA GeForceTM Go 8400M GS with 128MB dedicated DDR3 graphics memory
    13.3” UltraSharpTM WXGA display with TrueLifeTM (available with 2.0MP camera)
    120GB configured with 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.
    Integrated Slot-Load DVD+/-RW Drive
    Weight: Starting at 3.97 lbs6 (1.8 kg)
    Width: 31.8cm
    Height: 2.31cm – 3.38cm
    Depth: 23.8cm
    2 USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
    IEEE 1394a
    RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100)
    Video: VGA
    Video: HDMI
    ExpressCard 54 mm slot
    8-in-1 removable memory card reader
    Audio jacks: Stereo in & headphone/speaker out (x2) dual digital array mics
    3 Years Warranty

    $1,299.00 Before Tax.
     
    zenecis, Oct 14, 2007
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  2. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah it is, although I'd recommend going for the LED Screen. It's a better power saver and colors are richer, and it makes your laptop overall lighter.
     
    Amol, Oct 14, 2007
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  3. zenecis

    zenecis Notebook Enthusiast

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    i don't think i can config. the spec since i am getting this from school store..... thx for the reply
     
    zenecis, Oct 14, 2007
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Power saver - May be an extra 30 mins compared to the CCFL screen (not just a number I picked out of the sky.....most reviews I've read don't peg it as much more of a savings)

    Richer Colors - Eye of the beholder

    Lighter Laptop - Marginally, and probably not noticeable unless you use a scale to compare.

    IMO, save your money and get the CCFL screen. You also get the 2mpix camera as well. The extra 2-3 millimeters of screen thickness is negligible.
     
    Khris, Oct 14, 2007
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  5. Darunia484

    Darunia484 Newbie

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    I want that deal lol!

    Is it possible for you to link me to that deal??
     
    Darunia484, Oct 24, 2007
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  6. jaycee

    jaycee Notebook Consultant

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    I got my M1330 for $1480 with corporate discounts (regional pricing may apply)

    Specs differ by the T7100 cpu, WLED screen, Vista Business, 9 cell battery. Mine also has 3 years completecare.

    Get the LED screen. You will be kicking yourself for not, once you see someone else' XPS with the LED screen. Its not something you could retrofit after purchase. Its also brighter, something you would appreciate if you use it outdoors. (its still far short of the D620 ATG's 500nit screen)

    0.3mpix is plenty for VidCons, which is the only thing you are going to use it for anyway.

    Good deal no less.
     
    jaycee, Oct 25, 2007
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  7. liquidplasma6

    liquidplasma6 Notebook Evangelist

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    i got the same deal from UCI, are you in UCI too?
     
    liquidplasma6, Oct 25, 2007
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