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    Dell 1558 i5 - 520M & 430M - (ISRAEL)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BarakH, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. BarakH

    BarakH Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    I'm about to purchase a Dell 1558 and I have a dilema. The two options we have in my country are:
    1. Dell 1558 i5 - 520M with a 320GB 5400 RPM and a 6 cell battery.
    2. Dell 1558 i5 - 430M with a 500GB 7200 RPM and a 9 cell battery.
    rest of the specs are the same for both:
    Screen: 15.6 WLED FULL HD - 1920 X 1080.
    GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB.
    RAM: 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel.
    Other: Wireless, Bluetooth, Warrenty, 2MP Cam.

    Both laptops costs about the same (around $25 - $50 difference, depends on the store).

    On one side I got a better battery and faster + bigger HD but on the other the processor is faster.
    Which one would I gain the most from in your opinion?
    Is there a big difference between the 520 and the 430? or noting too noticable?

    Thanks a lot.
     
    BarakH, Feb 27, 2010
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  2. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    ID go for 2
     
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  3. WildmanCAL

    WildmanCAL Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with OneCool. The speed difference between the 430M and 520M is very minor but the speed difference between a 5400rpm and 7200rpm will definitely be noticed.
     
    WildmanCAL, Mar 1, 2010
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  4. BarakH

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    Honestly, I'm glad you guys said that cause that was my opinion too.

    Thanks a lot.

    OneCool - I see you got the 1557, How's the battery life on this lil monster? Is it that bad like they say? around 1.5 - 2 hours on a 9 cell?
     
    BarakH, Mar 2, 2010
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