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    L502 from outlet?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by freshprinceuk, Jun 22, 2011.

  1. freshprinceuk

    freshprinceuk Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi people
    am thinking of buying the xps 15 from the outlet and pretty much all the laptops had the wled screen (except one which was out of my budget range).

    i hear bad things about this screen, would i be dissapointed if i buy a laptop with this screen?

    my cousin bought an inspiron 17 last year and i thought the display on that was really nice...is this comparible?

    should i got for a xps 15?

    my budget is £550- £600 maximum and from the outlet you can get a pretty powerful machine for the price
     
    freshprinceuk, Jun 22, 2011
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  2. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    That resolution is pretty low for a laptop that big. You may like the screen...get it. If you don't like it, you can always return it. Dell will pay for a return shipping label so, no loss to you.

    I say, get it.
     
    Dreamliner330, Jun 22, 2011
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    Oakdale Mike Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a higher-end machine from the Outlet.

    Perhaps we see a different list of available machines here in the US, but I'd advise you to watch every day for a week or so. Here, there are new selections daily and you might just find the machine of your dreams at a price you can afford. If you really want the FHD display, you may need to compromise some of the other specs, though.
     
    Oakdale Mike, Jun 22, 2011
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    mckenfry Notebook Guru

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    Go for it! Outlet is the best...
     
    mckenfry, Jun 22, 2011
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    4thehorde4 Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't get the 1080p B+RGLED screen, then don't get the XPS 15 at all as you will be extremely disappointed as I went through such an experience. The 720p screen effectively renders the XPS 15 a garbage system.
     
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    freshprinceuk Notebook Enthusiast

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    i think the best way would to be able to vew a comparible screen or even the same screen in person...
    does anyone know what other laptops have the exact same or simular screen? cos then i can make a judgment

    why does this laptops have to be so polarising??????
     
    freshprinceuk, Jun 22, 2011
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    joeaux Notebook Geek

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    If you don't have anything to compare the lower rez screen too you won't know the difference. But if you ever see the 1080 display or a good laptop display you'll hate yourself for not getting the good display. I paid the extra 100 bucks or so and I'm so, so very glad I did. It really is an awesome display. If you do a search on these forums you'll find that is the number one recommendation from everyone. Get the better display!
    -joe-
     
    joeaux, Jun 22, 2011
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