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    Default Should I get an XPS?

    I've been thinking about buying a Dell XPS M1530 laptop. they have some pretty good deals going on right now.
    here are the specs.

    2.4 ghz. Core 2 duo
    15.4 lcd 1440x900
    4 gb shared dual channel ddr2 667
    320 gb 5400 rpm sata drive
    slot loading dvd
    256 mb nvida geforce 8600M GT
    Dell wireless N band card.
    9 cell battery
    Audigy hd sound card

    all for $1248.

    What do you guys think?
    Should I get it, or look elsewhere? If so where?

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Should I get an XPS?

    I don't know much about laptops but that sounds like an alright deal to me. If you're getting it for gaming you might want a desktop instead, unless of course you have to travel quite a bit or really want the portability. Just my $.02.

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    Default Re: Should I get an XPS?

    I have an XPS M1210, with the Nvidia 7400GO in it, and it's decent enough for light-mid gaming. Runs WoW flawlessly, but the 12" screen is not for everyone. I like it..

    Either way, they are nice laptops, and very affordable. I'm not sure if the LED backlight is an option for you on that model, but I'd say it's a worthwhile upgrade since the battery life is much better. (It is a bit more pricey on the 13" model though..$100-150ish)

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    Default Re: Should I get an XPS?

    if you get one, dont waste your time. format the drive, get rid of the crap
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    Default Re: Should I get an XPS?

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke122 View Post
    I have an XPS M1210, with the Nvidia 7400GO in it, and it's decent enough for light-mid gaming. Runs WoW flawlessly, but the 12" screen is not for everyone. I like it..

    Either way, they are nice laptops, and very affordable. I'm not sure if the LED backlight is an option for you on that model, but I'd say it's a worthwhile upgrade since the battery life is much better. (It is a bit more pricey on the 13" model though..$100-150ish)
    yeah, it does have the led option, but I think its $150 more. Dell is running XPS Summer days with deals each day. So I'm not sure what tomorrows deal will be. If I'm going to get it, I have to do it tonight.

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    I'd go for it with the LED option if you can.
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    Sooooo .... did ya get it?

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    DO NOT GET A DELL. Newegg has some pretty nice ones for less. And they're not Dells.
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    Default Re: Should I get an XPS?

    Did it get it? Yes and no. I placed the order on Friday, and I choose to upgrade to the LED Screen. If figured in 6 months, will $150 really make or break me, and the answer was no, I would not even know it was gone.

    However, there was daily limit on my debit card, so the transaction did not go through. I called my bank on Saturday, and they raised my limit, but they said it would not go into effect until Monday, so.... I have to wait until tomorrow to notify Dell to re-charge my Card.

    Satan, Your comment sounds like its based on a preference rather than specific reasons not to buy a dell. Are there any specific reasons?

    I've looked high and low and at many different brands of laptops. But to get the specs that I wanted from either HP, Asus, Toshiba, Sony or gateway, (Yes I even looked at Gateway , The XPS was cheaper because of the $599 off deal, they were offering that day. I also got free 2 day shipping, a free upgrade to the 9 cell battery, plus some of the Mfr's did not offer as high as specs as I was getting with the XPS.

    So after I get the charge figured out, it will take aprox. 3 weeks to get it. they said the estimated delivery date is July 10th. And that is with Free 2 day delivery.

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