Studio vs. Inspiron

I am comparing the Studio 17 and the Insprion 17R (N00N7012)

1. There is a difference in screen :
- Studio : HD + (1600x900) with TL
- Inspiron : WLED HD + (1600x900) TFT with TrueLife
Can anyone explain me the difference in quality between those screens ?

2. Graphics Card
Does an integrated card (Inspiron) have an advantage ?

3. Studio vs. Inspiron
What is in general the difference between the two types ?

Thank you for your input.

 

1. Studio's build quality is a notch above Inspiron. Those are the same screen. If you're going to get a Studio, then I suggest you opt for a FHD screen instead.

2. Integrated is not a good idea unless all you do is mobile internet browsing(it consumes much less than than that of discrete's). Don't expect to play games /w integrated.

3. Studio is better in just about every department. Inspiron is more of a cost effective solution for budget users.

 

Please fill out the FAQ, we can understand you needs and uses better that way. Thank you.

 

Thank you for the input.

Apart from the regular Office-programs and internet-browsing, the laptop will be used for astronomical image processing. Capacity and 'colour-correctness' are important.

No need for gaming-capabilities.

I read on the Wikepedia-page about the Dell Studio : "... Has an RGBLED 1080p full HD display (1920×1080p) which is widely considered the best display on any laptop in the market ..."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_Studio

 

What kinda of budget are you looking at? Notebook displays with a high level of colour accuracy are hard to find and expensive. You are almost better off going with a basic notebook screen and pay up for a half decent external display.

 

External display would not be usefull because it is really a very mobile setup, also for the processing. Besides, we have calibration tools.

Budget would be in the 1.500 - 2.000 EUR range.

 

Calibration tools does not make up for the technical shortcomings of most notebook displays. And which country are you buying from? <s>Had you filled out the FAQ (sticked at the top of the forum), I wouldn't have need to ask you so many questions. </s>

Just realised this thread is in the Dell forum not "What Notebook Should I buy?" lol

EDIT: Didn't realise Dell still offered the RGB LED with the Studio 17. That said, nope it isn't the best, though it is one of the better ones. The 10-bit IPS panel display offered by the HP8740w is better on a whole different level (AFFS displays of the X201 12.1'' notebook is also very good). But I don't see the 8740w within your budget range in Europe.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/notebook-news-reviews/503121-hp-8740w-review-full-metal-jacket.html
This review features some good comparison shots between the IPS panel and the TN RGB LED display (AW M17x).

 

You will be pleased to know that I went through much the same debate and it came down to a few things for me.

1. Build quality of the XPS (i.e. internal speakers, materials)
2. The XPS comes with integrated webcam and microphone. I believe the Studio will require an external microphone.
3. The XPS comes with premium warranty service. Apparently much better than the regular ol' service you get with the studio.

The last thing was the fact that both configured options were the same price; so why not go for the better XPS.

The only thing that I dont like about the XPS at this stage is the 130W brick power supply that comes with the i7 4 core CPU's (i.e. the 1645 version) and the fact that the black piano finish is a fingerprint magnet.

 

Thank you all for the information. I'm in Belgium, btw.

FYI : the price here of an HP Elitebook 8740w is 2.680 EUR.

 

The Studio 17 was never offered with rgb led. Only the XPS 16 and AW m17x were offered with rgb option.
I would definitely go for the 8740w if your work requires color critical work. These TN panels aren't really suitable for color critical work.

 

inspiron line is garbage rit now, its quality is nowhere close to the old 2006 inpiron products.
go with studios

 

Totally agree. My Inspiron 6000 has never missed a beat. Not sure why Dell downclassed their quality. It might just have been to make room for the Studio and Studio XPS brands.

 

Actually Dell is miking an old lame cow years after years. neither it brings a new cow nor it cures the old one. the inspiron line is actually a dead one. the studio and xps series haven't seen any major overhaul and continue to see the following problems up to varying levels-overheating, throttling, BSOD, average built quality(in case of studio), not a very good graphics card, removal of RGB-LED (in xps), etc. the customer service and support quality is also declining.

 

The service is the main reason I am going back to Dell. After having a horror run with Compaq during their 'merger' with HP; there is no way I am going back to them.

If I experience poor service with Dell or see it declining with my purchase of the XPS, I may need to look at alternatives (this after purchasing a range of desktops and recommending them to friends and family). They better get their act together and start listening to your customers.

 

I've already had to interact with Dell service regarding my Studio XPS 16, and I can say nothing but great things. They've been extremely helpful, and will fix hardware problems /replace parts with few questions asked. But then again, the XPS systems have their own dedicated service department. I can't vouch for what will happen if you buy an Inspiron.

 

Same as above. Their responses are "on rail", ie they only do what they're told. But it seems they have a pretty lax policy on replacing things, which is good.