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    Is ths a good deal for dell xps 15 l502x?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by beepboopx101993, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. beepboopx101993

    beepboopx101993 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok so I configured a dell xps 15 l502x from dell.com and the specs are:

    i5 2nd gen 2430m
    4gb ram
    1gb nvidia geforce gt525m
    750gb 7200rpm hdd
    FHD B+RGLED 1920x1080p display
    backlit keyboard

    Total w tax : $916

    or this preconfigured one from bestbuy:

    i7 2630qm
    8gb of ram
    1gbnvidia geforce gt525m
    750gb 7200rpm hdd
    no backlit keyboard    HD WLED 1920x 1080p display

    Total x tax : $1065


    really need help since I have to decide asap before the coupons from dell.com expire :confused:
     
    beepboopx101993, Feb 12, 2012
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  2. Xanius

    Xanius Notebook Consultant

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    Well for $1074.99 you can get the following from Dell before any coupons you may have. This is pretty much what I got except I got the bluetooth for the additional $20. This is from Dell Canada I would think the USA would be the same or less.

    i7-2670
    8gb ram
    2gb nvidia gt 540m
    750gb hdd
    FHD B+RGLED 1920x1080 dispaly
    backlit keyboard
     
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    Xanius Notebook Consultant

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    Wow I just went on the USA site and it looks to me like the Canadian site has better deals unless you have some pretty good coupons. In my opinion the B+RGLED screen is a must as well is the backlit keyboard. If you were going to use the computer for gaming the 540m is better, but I have heard that you can over clock the 525m to the same clock speeds.
     
    Xanius, Feb 12, 2012
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  4. impale953

    impale953 Notebook Geek

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    Looks to me the cpu is the biggest difference in the price. So you must ask yourself will I use cpu intensive app that requires 4 cores or 2 cores are all that I need for my work? Also if you ever planning on selling the laptop somewhere down the road, the quad would be much more of value than the dual core.

    Then again, Ivy Bridge is right around the corner...
     
    impale953, Feb 14, 2012
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