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    Xps m1530 or Studio xps 16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by waloshin, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    Dell Studio xps vs Dell Xps m1530. I sold my Dell xps m1530 because of manufacturing problems, such as dents and other things.

    I was wondering which one is better for gaming the Studio xps 16 or the Xps m1530 with the 8600gt. It seems that you can only get a Bluray burner on the xps m1530?

    Which one has a better lcd quality?

    Thanks!
     
    waloshin, Apr 5, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    It really depends on the whole system configuration, what CPU are you getting, how much RAM and such...

    The Studio XPS 16 comes with a 16:9 screen ratio, which means loss of vertical space which many people dislike.

    The XPS m1530 comes with a 16:10 screen ratio and looks classier IMO.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 5, 2009
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  3. waloshin

    waloshin Notebook Consultant

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    Equal specs, 2.4ghz, 4gigs of ram. Does the Studio xps 16 have a P socket, so i could eventually upgrade the cpu to a faster one?

    * ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 vs Nvidia 9600m GT
     
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    If you don't mind the 16:9 screen ratio, I would get the Studio 16, it comes with new gen tech, the XPS m1530 may have the same specs but they are of an older gen variety.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Apr 5, 2009
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    The new 16:9 ratio is fine i don't know why people don't like it. I actually like it better it makes the notebook less square looking
     
    Brendanmurphy, Apr 5, 2009
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    I like it as well.

    Plus the RGBLED display is amazing.
     
    Joelist, Apr 6, 2009
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