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    Before I order does this Studio 15 look ok?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by billabong08, May 4, 2010.

  1. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Well before I decided to order does this set up look fine?
    I did mainly want a notebook for school work, online video, pictures, storage. But my friend got me to play COD on his notebook yesterday and I really liked it! I was considering this laptop might keep me open to play video games in the future? Or even video editing?

    COLORS-Ruby Red
    PROCESSORS-NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
    OPERATING SYSTEM-Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    MEMORY4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    HARD DRIVE-500GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    WARRANTY AND SERVICE-1 Year Basic Service Plan
    VIDEO CARD-ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470, 1GB
    HD DISPLAY -15.6” Full High Definition (1080p) High Brightness LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera
    WIRELESS CARDS - Dell 1501 Wireless-N
    KEYBOARD-Back-lit Keyboard
    BATTERY OPTIONS-85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
    BLUETOOTH- Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1)
    OPTICAL DRIVE-8X CD/DVD Burner + Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning - Enhanced Burn/Authoring
    SOUND OPTIONS- High Definition Audio 2.2
    ACCIDENT DAMAGE PROTECTION-1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection

    Total- $1,069.00

    I did set my budget to $850 but if I can get a decent notebook like this for $200 more might as well save up a little bit more.
     
    billabong08, May 4, 2010
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    sk2609 Notebook Consultant

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    You're getting core i7, but why 1066mhz meomry?
     
    sk2609, May 4, 2010
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    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry but I dont understand what you mean? I am kinda new to this.
    That is all Dell offers with this system is 1066mhz memory.
    What do I need?
     
    billabong08, May 4, 2010
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    ismeagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey how did u order this configuration ?
     
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  5. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    What do you mean?
     
    billabong08, May 4, 2010
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    ismeagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    i checked Dell US Home web, base on ur config, it will cost $12XX

    is there any link to ur price ?
     
    ismeagain, May 4, 2010
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    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh sorry lol. This is the link:
    Apple Compete | Dell

    I believe it is under the school discount.
     
    billabong08, May 4, 2010
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    i think what he means is that with the i7, it can support up to 1333mhz ram, but ur only getting the 1066 mhz ram.
    since its ddr3, its going to be fast enough not to have a big difference even if u only got the 1066 mhz. it looks pretty cheap for the specs, i say go for it
     
    chaugh, May 4, 2010
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  9. ismeagain

    ismeagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    thxx for the link...... :) it does look good however how did u manage to get the 1080p screen @ 1069?.... i did get it @ 1099
     
    ismeagain, May 5, 2010
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  10. billabong08

    billabong08 Notebook Consultant

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    hmm......very wierd. When I made the estimate it was 1069 but for some reason its 1099 now.
     
    billabong08, May 5, 2010
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    If your ordering through dell, I'd also check the link in my sig, it may come in handy. ;)
     
    DR650SE, May 5, 2010
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