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    ATI 9800

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ndxp, Oct 26, 2004.

  1. ndxp

    ndxp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why does't the inspiron 9200 come with ATI 9800 option ? I remember
    9100 had the ATI 9800 with 256mb ram.I would like to use the latest GPU in my laptop.
    Also, I hate this that only dell laptops (only XPS) come with ATI 9800.

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  2. ndxp

    ndxp Notebook Enthusiast

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    What about people who don't play games and yet require
    a good GPU ?


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    ndxp, Oct 26, 2004
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    i think they want every gamer to get the xps...
     
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    i think what dell is trying to imply here is that if you want 256mb gpu... then get the xps...
    they're greedy what can we say...
     
    robertosee, Oct 26, 2004
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    Ballin4life Notebook Evangelist

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    yes i agree definetaly...i dont like how only dell has the 9800, but if i wuz them, i would keep the 9100, get rid of the xps, and shove in the notebook "xps gen 3" as this 17 incher bcuz besides the gpu, the 9200 is better in everything else than the xps, and i'd rather have centrino than p4 on a notebook bcuz notebooks r notebooks, meant for travel, not 10 lbs, not 2 inches thick, not so unportable. actually, they should jus put the 9200 as the xps,desize the 9100 and make it an advanced 8600 (but obviosly not as much as the 9200), and ditch the 8600, even though they said they arent gonna make a new 8600 till next spring
     
    Ballin4life, Oct 26, 2004
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