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xps m1330 vs inspiron 1420

post #1 of 12
9/5/07 at 1:30pm
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Hey is there a rweal diffrence in size and weight? i currently own a r1705 and its increadibly big and heavy, how can they compare to mine? I am about to sell mine but i cant decide wich to get, since 1900$ for a similiar xps is just too much...
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post #2 of 12
9/5/07 at 1:54pm
In terms of raw computing power, the two systems use similar parts, and will have similar performance.

The benefits to going with the M1330 are smaller size/weight, better design (like the touch-sensitive media keys), appearance, and option for a backlit LED display. The drawback is that you're going to be paying for that design and miniaturization.

If aesthetics, form factor, and the option of an LED-backlit screen (it's a NIICE screen!) are worth paying a few extra dollars for, then the M1330 is one helluva sexy laptop. If you're looking for the best bang-for-your-buck and are willing to sacrifice some of the benefits of the M1330 to save a few bucks, then go with the 1420.

Personally, I'd go with the M1330. A year from now, you would have long forgotten about that $300 that you would have saved, but your laptop will still be something that you interact with on a daily basis.
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post #3 of 12
9/5/07 at 2:04pm
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What about portabilitty? i am rea;;y concern, since i am a student and need to carry it around campus
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post #4 of 12
9/5/07 at 2:13pm
Then again the smaller form factor of the M1330 would imply less heat dissipation which in the long run could lead to problems, and you would probably have a lower overhead for overclocking, if you were to do so.

And some things can be too small.

But I'm kind of torn up in this dilemma as well. Except I'm also considering a new 15.4" at the same time... Addicted to the power. And the big screen.

If you're concerned about portability, the one thing to keep in mind about the M1330 is its wedge shape; which even with the thinner LED screen makes it thicker at the back than other comparably sized models. Read this review to see what I mean
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3898
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post #5 of 12
9/6/07 at 1:56am
I dpnt know how much smaller it is....I just received mines the other day. My son has a Macbook 14". This M1330 is BIGGER than the Macbook and has a smaller screen. BUT it is a little bit lighter!!!
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post #6 of 12
9/6/07 at 2:23am
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Is it true that it gets as hot as 95C tiththe gpu? My 7900 hetas uo up to 80con full load and thats HOT!, mine idles at 55C, but the review says that the 8400 idles at 70c the less...
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post #7 of 12
9/6/07 at 8:39am
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Originally Posted by leeer73 View Post
I dpnt know how much smaller it is....I just received mines the other day. My son has a Macbook 14". This M1330 is BIGGER than the Macbook and has a smaller screen. BUT it is a little bit lighter!!!

It's the extra mouse button that makes it so big
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post #8 of 12
9/6/07 at 8:40am
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Originally Posted by yolda View Post
What about portabilitty? i am rea;;y concern, since i am a student and need to carry it around campus

If you want portability, then the M1330 is the way to go. Personally, I find that every 13.3" laptop that I have owned is JUST the right size to be carrying around... not too big, not to small, not too light or heavy.
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post #9 of 12
9/7/07 at 4:32pm
it's really light.. just got mine yesterday. I gave some initial thoughts in a post in this forum.
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post #10 of 12
9/9/07 at 12:12am
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can you carry it with only one arm? What about its built quality? is it strong enough to support books and other things while being carried in a bag?
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post #11 of 12
9/9/07 at 8:53pm
yeah. build quality is great.. and it comes with a pretty tough XPS cloth/plastic messenger type bag thats just a bit bigger than the lappy itself.
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post #12 of 12
9/10/07 at 2:39am
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Originally Posted by leeer73 View Post
I dpnt know how much smaller it is....I just received mines the other day. My son has a Macbook 14". This M1330 is BIGGER than the Macbook and has a smaller screen. BUT it is a little bit lighter!!!
the macbook only comes in a 13" model. I have both, and the 1330 is definitely lighter, thinner, and smaller.
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