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    1525 or not?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by outdoorsygal, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. outdoorsygal

    outdoorsygal Notebook Geek

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    I have been waiting on the 1525 to be released and now that it is I see everyone saying it isn't worth money..I know NOTHING about laptops, so someone please advice me if I should get this or not..I don't know what to look for in one and what not to look for...Thanks Y'all
     
    outdoorsygal, Jan 3, 2008
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  2. dvmxps1530

    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't really understand the big deal about the 1525.. why is it better than XPS 1530? Anyone?
     
    dvmxps1530, Jan 3, 2008
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  3. Acorn

    Acorn Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not...it's just a less bulkier/weaker version of 1520.
     
    Acorn, Jan 3, 2008
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  4. Acorn

    Acorn Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the m1530 if it is in your budget.
     
    Acorn, Jan 3, 2008
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    Storm3016 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think it's worth the wait and money, the updates/upgrades seem very minimal. If your not a gamer i'd say go ahead and get a 1520 instead, otherwise get the 1530.
     
    Storm3016, Jan 3, 2008
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  6. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    It all depends on what you want to do with it. If your not a gamer then it maybe just what you need. Fill out the FAQ so we can help you further.

    O4
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 3, 2008
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  7. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    yeah fill the faq
     
    sly, Jan 3, 2008
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  8. SkeeteRX8

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    If you are not a gamer, it's worth it.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 3, 2008
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  9. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    if u are get the inspiron 1520 or xps m1530
     
    sly, Jan 3, 2008
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  10. HI DesertNM

    HI DesertNM Notebook Deity

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    The 1520 is already gone. The 1525 has officially taken its place on Dells build page. However, you can still configure a Vostro 1500 with the beefy 8600 GT. If anyone is interested in the Vostro option they better hurry. Its possible that Dell will discontinue that as well and have a black looking 1525 vostro in its place. If so, getting the 8600 gt on a 15" dell is going to be more expensive forcing buyers to upgrade to XPS. This has been in the rumor mill and I am starting to believe this as Dells intentions as well. Expect to see (maybe) a 8400m and BD on the 1525 but I highly doubt the 15" inspiron will be a gamers notebook anymore. It looks like Dells strategic plans have shifted in a major way. I think part of the downgrading of options is due to their new push towards retail stores.. where dedicated GPU options are not as readily available.
     
    HI DesertNM, Jan 3, 2008
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  11. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    The 1525 has yet to appear on Dell Canada.. 1520 is still here.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jan 3, 2008
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  12. SkyGuard

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    SkyGuard, Jan 3, 2008
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