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    Need help deciding...SXPS16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by RayStar, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. RayStar

    RayStar Notebook Evangelist

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    okay, sorry for the trouble again lol
    I have chosen this config from the Dell outlet, i was hoping if people would give me a few tips pros/cons about SXPS16 vs SXPS13 vs sony SR my budget is 1100 but no more than 1200 at all
    here are my specs for the SXPS16

    Here are the specifications on your system purchase:
    Studio XPS 16 (1640) Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (3MB cache/2.53GHz/1066Mhz FSB) w/2.0MP Integrated Webcam
    Qty :1
    Price :$1,099.00 before taxes

    System ID: 04MC6BJ3
    CPU Speed:
    CPU Type:
    Mod Number: Mod Description:
    M412C 125V Power Cord
    HW426 90W AC Adapter
    U338C 6 Cell Primary Battery
    T013C Microsoft Works 9.0
    U264H 64BIT Operating System DVD
    W871N Windows Live
    K811H 64BIT Operating System CD
    N377N Studio XPS 16 (1640) Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (3MB cache/2.53GHz/1066Mhz FSB) w/2.0MP Integrated Webcam
    P916C 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (2 DIMMs)
    P155D 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    H229H 8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write) Slot Load Drive
    R989D 512MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670
    G019C Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card
    WU658 Shipping
    P420X Shipping Material
    R588G Label
    T703D Notebook Keyboard
    H432H Information
    DR464 Operating System Label
    U982D Resource DVD
    M239M Software
    J206C Dell Support 2.0 Software
    P641P Creative Camera Software
    DR624 Power DVD Software
    M017R Power DVD Software
    M434H Software
    T180K Facial Recognition Software
    U592C Service Software
    T257H Roxio Creator 10.2 DE
    J019D Software
    Y720M Dell Support Center 64 Bit 2.0
    XM544 Image Restore Software
    Y425G Software
    W108D 16 inch Edge-to-Edge FullHD Widescreen RGBLED LCD (1920x1080))
    P166F Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    K478H Obsidian Black with Leather Accent

    STUDIO XPS 16 - M1640: 1 Yr Ltd Warranty, In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support (Included In Price)
    Qty :1
    Price :$0.00

    my problem is, im not much of a 14" over person becuase i carry my laptop ALOT and the heaviness can be a burden...i was about to get the SXPS13 but the intel wifi issue seem to be bothering me.....so i decided to go for the SONY SR390 and its nice since it uses the same 512MB graphics card as the SXPS 16 does, my prob is i had bad experinces with SONY USA and on top of that refurbished and it only comes with 90 day warranty and that equals to a 1300 price point since the laptop itself is $1189
    im really confused so i turn to you guys to help me out
    i live in UK but having whatever laptop i get from USA
    please dont tell me to check out the SXPS16 thread, i tried following the SXPS13 thread and i only got to page 46 after 3 weeks lol its too much trouble...so please help me out
    oh and the SR and DDR2 mem...since this is gonna be a 2yr+ laptop i hope that wont be a problem
    I want the SXPS13 but....ahhh i dont know please help..
    P.S. i heard the SXPS13 speakers is really crummy....coming from SONY SZ...i hope its not going to be too much prob ...maybe i should just go with the SXPS16