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    Dell Studio vs Macbook Pro (power question)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gotcountry, Jun 1, 2010.

  1. gotcountry

    gotcountry Newbie

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    I was looking at the 13.3" MBP, but recently started to think I could get something of equal or greater power in the PC market.

    The studio I am looking at is as follows:

    Processor NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i3-330M 2.13GHz (3M cache)
    Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    Office Software Microsoft Works 9 DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
    Security Software McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
    HD Display 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera
    Memory 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    Hard Drive 500GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    Graphics Card ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470, 1GB
    Optical Drive 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Battery Options 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    Wireless Card Dell 1501 Wireless-N
    Sound Options High Definition Audio 2.2

    The macbook pro (13")is as follows:

    2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
    4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
    250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
    Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
    SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)


    The dell is 899, where as the MBP is 1150 (student discount). Is there any justifiable reason to get the MBP when I am more comfortable with windows?

    Thanks for any info!
     
    gotcountry, Jun 1, 2010
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  2. MaxGeek

    MaxGeek Notebook Evangelist

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    Its an apples to oranges comparision between these two since the 13" MBP is more of a portable laptop and the Dell Studio 15 is on the heavier side of the Mid range laptops.

    From a pure performance standpoint though the Dell is better and since your more comfortable with Windows there isn't much reason to pay the Apple premium.

    Definitely look for a Dell coupon though. I don't think the Studio 15 is worth the full price of admission.
     
    MaxGeek, Jun 1, 2010
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  3. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    In addition, be sure to check out the 13" Dells if you're interested in the portability. You should be able to find an E4300 or E4310 for around the $1K range (even lower if you check out the Dell Outlet).
     
    Robin24k, Jun 2, 2010
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    nehal Newbie

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    Mr. Robin24K
    Thanks for changing my descision as I was contemplating the change over from Dell XPS M 1330 to MBP 13 but rethinking to leave windows and if not then upgrade to Latitude E4310.
     
    nehal, Jul 19, 2010
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  5. Robin24k

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    Glad I could help. :)
     
    Robin24k, Jul 19, 2010
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