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    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by neosis, Nov 28, 2010.

  1. neosis

    neosis Notebook Consultant

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    Why did tell scrap laptops that have slot-loading drives and edge-to-edge displays? Did I miss something? Seems like they've taken a step in the wrong direction if you ask me.
     
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    MajestyZ Notebook Guru

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    Was it needed to make a new topic just for that question? I don't mind the tray loading drives at all, personally. I've heard that the slot loading drives have way more problems (ie vibrating chassis) than tray loading drives.

    And edge-to-edge.. I have no problems with this screen whatsoever (1080p), I love it actually. The border around it is just as big as the border is around my bro's MacBook Pro.

    A step in the wrong direction? It's all a matter of personal taste.
     
    MajestyZ, Nov 28, 2010
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    nk290 Notebook Consultant

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    While the slot-loading drives and edge-to-edge displays are "in" right now, they aren't necessarily the most functional features. Like the previous poster, I've heard of a lot of problems with slot-loading drives, like stuck CDs and more noise/vibrations. If a CD gets stuck in a tray loading drive, it's easy to pop out with a paperclip. As for the edge-to-edge glass display, most laptops that have it suffer from some screen damage. Look at the SXPS 16, HP HDX, and others. It makes the screen more vulnerable to contact with the keyboard when closed, and therefore more vulnerable to nicks and scratches.

    So slot-loading drives and edge-to-edge displays are hip, but I think Dell was going for a more functional, less problem prone design with the new XPS series, which is fine by me!
     
    nk290, Nov 28, 2010
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