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How is it that the new XPS M140 qualifies as an "XPS" system?

post #1 of 17
10/26/05 at 10:20pm
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I thought the XPS systems were supposed to be Dells "high end" models. Well I fail to see how the M140 qualifies, it doesn't even look any different than the Inspiron 6000 & 9300 and I don't see any specific high end configurations that aren't available in Dells Inspiron line. A discrete video card isn't even an option.
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post #2 of 17
10/26/05 at 10:23pm
Dell is trying to make their XPS line not just a gaming line, apparently, but also a Media Center line. That's where the XPS M140 fits in. In my opinion this is a very bad move as it dilutes the XPS prestige, by including a system that can't perform very well in games due to integrated graphics. I thought this new system must at least include a MR X700 for the gaming edge. But it falls far short of comparable 14 inch systems with gaming grade graphics both existing and upcoming.
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post #3 of 17
10/26/05 at 10:36pm
Not only that but you can get the same exact laptop through the small business division where it is called the Inspiron 630m without all the extra bloatware for a cheaper price.
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post #4 of 17
10/26/05 at 10:46pm
I would think the vast majority of Dell's customers don't care anything about gaming. The 5 in 1 reader, the ability to watch DVDs without booting the computer, the truelife screen, bluetooth, Media Center XP, 1.73, 9 cell bat, remote control for under 1100? c'mon, it's a stone winner.

It's an excellent media computer, not a gaming rig.
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post #5 of 17
10/26/05 at 11:23pm
^ answer: price
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post #6 of 17
10/27/05 at 12:10am
Answer: marketing...
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post #7 of 17
10/27/05 at 5:29am
Seems to me that dell is going backwards with their inspiron line with the exception of the 9300.
The 6000 IMO was a backwards step from the 8600 coming with a half as grunty vcard,no swapable media bay,i don't know why dell thinks home users will not want a second hard drive or battery,the I6000 wxga I ordered for my sister has very poor viewing angles compared to my M70 or my old I8600 although has a lot better built chassis compared to the I8600.
This I630 or XPS140 seems pretty much along the same lines,as a replacement for the 600m,a better body but with one big glaring ommission,lesser graphics.
I for one would find a comparable system to the sony S360 or whatever its replacement is now,very appealing.
Dell used to put on their website that the inspiron line was for multimedia and gaming but it seems now,with the exception of the 9300,you are better off buying the latitude range
14''
Inspiron 630 = integrated graphics
Latitude D610 = MR X300
15.4''
inspiron 6000 = MR X300
Latitude D810 = MR X600 or 300
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post #8 of 17
12/6/05 at 2:42am
One would have at least expected a dedicated graphics solution on any laptop in the XPS line, has alot of people scratching their heads, it looks to be the exact same thing as the 630M, I dont know why the folks at Dell Marketing found it necessary to have two identical laptops with different badges and prices on them.
Although the 14 inch lappy appears to be built better than its predecessor the 600m and offers a better keyboard size than the 700m.
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post #9 of 17
12/6/05 at 2:44am
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Originally Posted by Richard Carver
I would think the vast majority of Dell's customers don't care anything about gaming. The 5 in 1 reader, the ability to watch DVDs without booting the computer, the truelife screen, bluetooth, Media Center XP, 1.73, 9 cell bat, remote control for under 1100? c'mon, it's a stone winner.

It's an excellent media computer, not a gaming rig.

Alot of people are asking and posting questions as to whether or not certain models, especially the integrated graphic models can play various games in their collection, it would seem there's a new majority in town.
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post #10 of 17
12/6/05 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by Cutters
Alot of people are asking and posting questions as to whether or not certain models, especially the integrated graphic models can play various games in their collection, it would seem there's a new majority in town.
LOL, I think we get a fairly high percentage of gamers here at NBF who are naturally concerned with uh gaming. The original question deals with where the M140 fits into Dell's worldview and there are far more non-gamers than gamers buying Dell computers and for those non-gamers the lack of a video card is really inconsequential.
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post #11 of 17
12/6/05 at 1:39pm
They could of had the M140 w/dedicated card, maybe black trim like the XPS M170 and also have the Inspiron 630m as the 600m replacement the way it currently looks and is configured, so kind of like the the M170 and 9300 currently on sale.
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post #12 of 17
12/6/05 at 1:56pm
Dell is diluting their entire product line. The 9100 is gone; now the XPS 400 which is the same system at a higher price.

Dell seems to forget that people want laptops that are good for work and gaming; not two separate rigs. Add matte screen on the high end options and I would be a buyer.
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post #13 of 17
12/6/05 at 8:25pm
I think having a go 6600 on the M140 woulda made it a perfect "baby xps".

I for one, woulda dropped my 6000 in an instant and picked up the M140 if it had that..or anything..for a video card option.
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post #14 of 17
12/7/05 at 1:18am
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Originally Posted by sorienor
I think having a go 6600 on the M140 woulda made it a perfect "baby xps".
Exactly. Dell doesn't see it that way though. The MR9000 somewhat makes my 600m still better. I love the look of the look of the M140 but as with everyone else, the integrated video kills it for me.
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post #15 of 17
12/7/05 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by RRF985
I love the look of the look of the M140 but as with everyone else, the integrated video kills it for me.
Yeah its like making a bean burrito in the microwave. With your tummy rumbling. Dell comes up, as soon as it is done cooking, pulls it out and throws it on the ground. And then proceeds to stomp on it.
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post #16 of 17
12/16/05 at 1:50am
Still the XPS M140 has an Express Card Slot. However, those cards are not easy to find
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post #17 of 17
12/24/05 at 7:04pm
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Originally Posted by Joako
Still the XPS M140 has an Express Card Slot. However, those cards are not easy to find
Yah, and that means the possibility of external video card upgrades later. (Thank God)
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