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    Will dell probably do a major upgrade on xps 16 line

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by michaeljean, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. michaeljean

    michaeljean Notebook Consultant

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    I'm hoping they do fix the more vents, newer gpu, fix throttling, better or different material palm rest (so many smudges), OLED screen.

    I already love this laptop, just want dell to make it awesome.
     
    michaeljean, Apr 14, 2010
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    I just ordered an XPS 1645 and am wondering the same thing. Has there been any leaked info of a new XPS model?
     
    ZippoMan, Apr 14, 2010
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    Heiji1412 Notebook Geek

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    Probably not, considering even the Studio line already had their GPU refreshed and the SXPS still sporting the old 4670, Dell will most likely just replace it entirely. The throttling issues probably had a hand in that, too.

    Although you won't see any laptops with an OLED any time soon, Dell did have a concept model of the SXPS16 with an OLED at CES, it was estimated the screen costs $3000.
     
    Heiji1412, Apr 16, 2010
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    They are supposedly doing a new line in the fall.... souce: dell high up...

    now do not bash me for posting this... i am just relaying information.... if you do not believe it... wait till the fall and see
     
    ramatar14, Apr 16, 2010
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    One can only hope with how poorly this thing fails when put to the tests....
     
    cbaty08, Apr 16, 2010
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    Ouch, if that's true, then between now and Septemberish, there'll be nothing with ATI Mobility 5600/5700/5800 series GPUs from Dell? Looks like a lost opportunity to me. But meh, maybe the higher-ups at Dell know what they're doing...or not...
     
    philostratus, Apr 17, 2010
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    So no upgrades/refreshes are planned between now and the fall? Thats rubbish, I was hoping (based on all the "money off" coupons they are giving out over here) that they were trying to get rid of some XPS16 stock in order to bring out a refresh soon
     
    demonhotrod, Apr 17, 2010
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    I wanted an XPS 13 for a long time- I stayed away while reading issues about overheating- I came across a very good deal on an XPS16 - I really love it sans all the problems- I have a new 1647 arriving monday- I hope that fixes the issues- I will be looking at the 13-14 inch XPS if one comes in the fall for my Wife.. I ordered a Vostro 3400 with the Nvidia to get by until Dell offers what we want- The Vostro will go to my Daughter once a better machine shows up.
     
    Raether916, Apr 17, 2010
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    I really doubt that the SXPS 16 will receive any further updates. From consumer reviews the entire line is one of the most troublesome models aside from the SXPS 13. I personally am staying away from dell till they change their offerings after this fiasco. In the end I returned my SPXS 16 and am back using my Inspiron 9300 till something comes out that shows the same reliability. Perhaps the new fall line-up will show something new.
     
    Krashkource, Apr 19, 2010
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