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2010 = stupid sign here if u agree.

post #1 of 130
6/1/06 at 7:24pm
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Im sorry but 3500$ base price for a bulky notebook(?), that only has a single x1800 in it? that is gay. hopefully dell comes out with something to answer the m9700 or even the mALX...

(lol the screen is 21inch and is sxga )

EDIT: sorry if this sounds like a flame thread, i just was waiting for the new dell xps and then this came out. btw my friend just got a job @ dell so i get 15% off dell and AW :P
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post #2 of 130
6/1/06 at 7:30pm
I like the idea, what i needed from my laptop was one that i could take from country to country portability was not an issue, i really acted as a desktop that had the screen inlcuded.

But the GFX card on the 2010 is not good enough comparred to the 1710 and the screen could be higher res.

The idea needs develpment that all, soon dell will have a kick arse machine.
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post #3 of 130
6/1/06 at 7:33pm
It's just overpriced (WAY) and needs better graphics, ESPECIALLY for that price.
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post #4 of 130
6/1/06 at 7:36pm
If the graphic card performs well..... it has to be better than 1710, if not, it's not worth it.
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post #5 of 130
6/1/06 at 7:56pm
I agree its ridiculous also.... dont say g-y cause i promise it'll attract the mods attention like flies to honey lol
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post #6 of 130
6/1/06 at 8:41pm
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Originally Posted by lordoflands
I agree its ridiculous also.... dont say g-y cause i promise it'll attract the mods attention like flies to honey lol

Ya. I used that word awhile back when I was describing Dell's tech support, and I got a lot bad rep for it. People on this forum get offended way too easily and need to grow up.
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post #7 of 130
6/1/06 at 8:43pm
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Originally Posted by lordoflands
I agree its ridiculous also.... dont say g-y cause i promise it'll attract the mods attention like flies to honey lol
you mean flies to sh*t right?
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post #8 of 130
6/1/06 at 9:27pm
The price is just fine, and you know why?

It's a niche item, even moreso than the M1710. It's designed for people who not only want a desktop replacement, but a great little enclosed HD entertainment center.

It's 3500 bucks because it's still technically a "concept" piece.
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post #9 of 130
6/1/06 at 9:39pm
maybe the reason for the screen being 1680 by 1050 is becuase it will play games better@ native res. instead of using something like 1920 by 1200.
witch the x1800 can handle np.- they should however offer it with a 7900gtx

im sure they will fine tune this thing. i lke the idea of a portable desktop, the sleek factor, and of course the "inspector gadget" style 4-1 optical drive.
theres alot of features but, they do not justify the price.


chart for what you get:

Intel® CoreTM Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB/2MB Cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Windows VistaTM Capable.
4GB of Dual Channel DDR2 memory
20.1" Widescreen WSXGA+ display with TrueLifeTM
256MB ATI® MobilityTM RADEONTM X1800 Graphics Card
Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam and array microphone
8 speakers and subwoofer
Up to 240GB2 of storage across two hard drives
Optional RAID 0 - 1
8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)3
IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
ExpressCard Slot
RJ45 Ethernet port
RJ11 Modem port
Video: Digital Video Interface (DVI)
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Component Video, S/PDIF Digital & Analog 7.1/5.1 Audio out
13-in-2 removable memory card reader
802.11a/b/g/ wifi
full sized detachable wireless keyboard with 10 key and integrated touchpad

if they where selling these half price id buy one lolz
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post #10 of 130
6/1/06 at 9:53pm
I think it is a great concept. I love the idea of having a nice stylish desktop that I can carry with me when I go places for extended stays. I hate having to back up my data from desktop to my portable and it really irritates me I forget something very important and I am 1000 miles away from my desktop. This will help alot of corporate executive types solve this problem. This is surely a niche product but this forum is so gaming centric and heavy gamers are very much still a niche group also. I think has large PC companies like Dell continue to try and grow they must continue to create niche products like this to help them evolve and grow.

As for this product, sure there are some things I would prefer, like a higher resolution panel. But at this time does a higher resolution 20" exist? The GPU is fine for me and with the possibility of HD/BluRay, Vistas and merom right around the corner this type of machine would make a great dormroom/bedroom entertainment system.
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post #11 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:06pm
Good concept, but poor execution without the top of the line video card (should probably be SLI/crossfire at that price) and too pricey
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post #12 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:10pm
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Originally Posted by JavaIsRobust
Ya. I used that word awhile back when I was describing Dell's tech support, and I got a lot bad rep for it. People on this forum get offended way too easily and need to grow up.

Perhaps, but on the other hand, I can't think of any good reason for using "gay" as a pejorative. What if the people reading your post weren't straight? You can't see how using the word "gay" in a negative, mocking tone might be seen as offensive? I doubt most folks would use the word in the same manner if speaking directly with a gay person - they know offense would be taken - unless intent on provoking ill will.

Apologies to the OP for going O/T, but felt this issue needed to be addressed.
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post #13 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:23pm
Its sucks.
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post #14 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:25pm
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Originally Posted by yellowlt4
I think it is a great concept. I love the idea of having a nice stylish desktop that I can carry with me when I go places for extended stays. I hate having to back up my data from desktop to my portable and it really irritates me I forget something very important and I am 1000 miles away from my desktop. This will help alot of corporate executive types solve this problem. This is surely a niche product but this forum is so gaming centric and heavy gamers are very much still a niche group also. I think has large PC companies like Dell continue to try and grow they must continue to create niche products like this to help them evolve and grow.

As for this product, sure there are some things I would prefer, like a higher resolution panel. But at this time does a higher resolution 20" exist? The GPU is fine for me and with the possibility of HD/BluRay, Vistas and merom right around the corner this type of machine would make a great dormroom/bedroom entertainment system.


quoted for truth

besides, its like one of the first in its kind, sony made a vaio 'concept' pc a few years ago, and it looks like something expensive hotels or rich art collectors would buy (not the average gamer) ...not a good example but you get the picture.
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post #15 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:52pm
I would like to see this machine like many others have the options to make a serious gaming machine. Which hopefully Dell will do and it would be sweet to be able to have the ability and the life expectancy path of a desktop upgrade wise. I would be all over it. So cmon Dell Give us a beast put somthing under the hood and yea that would be so cool .....hmmmmmm a hood latch No more screws. just pull the hood latch and pop in a new video Card or processor as they come out. LOL
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post #16 of 130
6/1/06 at 10:52pm
I don't think this thing is meant for gamers. It's meant as a semi-portable media center. So I'm confused why some think it should have sli/crossfire or a higher res screen. Not everyone plays games.

Let's get something straight, XPS does not mean it's necessarily for "gamers" it means it is of exceptional quatlity. Much like Sony has Wega for it's highest end (or that's what they used to call it).

That being said, if I were looking for a nice semi portable media center, I would get one in a second. I think it is sexy as hell. It just doesn't meet my needs.
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post #17 of 130
6/1/06 at 11:03pm
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Originally Posted by Inspiron9100
Its sucks.
but yet its twice the machine yours is, lol

1.66<2.16
2gig<4gig
1 100gig hdd<2 240 gig hdd's
17"<20.1"
i dunno how the x1800 stacks up with the 7800 go but i imagine there on par with each other.

my 6800/u is faster than the 7800 by a small margin. :-)
i wouldn't say is sucks, its more like, a good step in a new direction, and room for improvement
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post #18 of 130
6/1/06 at 11:11pm
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Originally Posted by Sir Meili
I don't think this thing is meant for gamers. It's meant as a semi-portable media center. So I'm confused why some think it should have sli/crossfire or a higher res screen. Not everyone plays games.

Let's get something straight, XPS does not mean it's necessarily for "gamers" it means it is of exceptional quatlity. Much like Sony has Wega for it's highest end (or that's what they used to call it).

That being said, if I were looking for a nice semi portable media center, I would get one in a second. I think it is sexy as hell. It just doesn't meet my needs.

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post #19 of 130
6/2/06 at 12:28am
Wicket you forgot one minor detail:

I paid $1100 for my system, I can buy 3 - 1705s with my specs, and still have $200 left over... OR have one of those.

And my system is ACTUALLY a laptop, that I can toss in a backapck in 1 minute notice, and take off with.

But its cool to compare an $1100 item, and a $3500 item - isn't it?

PS: I'm in the process of ordering a 7900GS and a 2.0GHz processor - just got my system. So that'll bring me up to around $1500, for a machine that would kick the 2010s ass, is half the size, and 1/3 the price

Last note: And what was the last thing you ran which required anything over 2GB DDR2? Ya, thought so
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post #20 of 130
6/2/06 at 12:32am
The thing I don't understand is that the m1710 is expensive, because of the truelife 17" LCD screen (in addition to the other parts). I can't imagine the panel on this m2010 costing that much, considering that you can pickup 20" widescreens with the same resolution for around 300-350 bucks. Why not just rip one of these out? Yes I know, the LCD power supply and controller, but the miniaturization of those really can't justify the massive price difference, between the low end m2010 and the m1710.

And the x1800? Where did that suddenly come from. I'm really surprised that dell didn't just use the parts they already had available... like a 2007 screen, a 7900gs video, and slap them into a tight little box with a funky slot loading drive.
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