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post #1 of 117
3/28/08 at 10:32am
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*Updates on page 8*

I am debating on getting the following system, is it worth 1500? This is to replace my 9300 with a 2GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HD, and 7800 GTX GPU.

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)

Hard Disk Drive
160 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)

Video
512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX

Software Upgrade
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition

Base
XPS M1710 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7600 (2.33GHz/667MHz/4MB)Media Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capabilityNetwork Interface Card
Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini CardHardware Upgrade
9 Cell Primary BatteryLaptop Screen
17 inch (Metallic Black Chassis) UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
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post #2 of 117
3/28/08 at 12:10pm
If thats $1500 for the whole system i think thats a good buy, im from the UK and that equals to around £750 which isnt bad for a system like that. Is this new or second hand?
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post #3 of 117
3/28/08 at 12:16pm
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Originally Posted by Doughy View Post
If thats $1500 for the whole system i think thats a good buy, im from the UK and that equals to around £750 which isnt bad for a system like that. Is this new or second hand?
Outlet
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post #4 of 117
3/28/08 at 12:46pm
Still if it comes with warranty it sounds like a good buy, but you may get scratches on the lcd lid or something unless stated.
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post #5 of 117
3/28/08 at 1:36pm
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lol - now i am annoyed - someone bought it already... oh well...
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post #6 of 117
3/28/08 at 3:44pm
yep you have to be quick on the outlet from what ive been told.
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post #7 of 117
3/28/08 at 4:15pm
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LOL - I was lucky today....

Got it for around 1700 (including taxes, extra memory and 2 year complete care).

HK560 XPS M1710 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7600 (2.33GHz/667MHz/4MB)
YD610 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
TC905 130W AC Adapter
UP222 160 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
WG070 17 inch (Metallic Black Chassis) UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
CW041 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX
NP357 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
G5258 9 Cell Primary Battery
MG624 Assembly Cable
CF752 Base Assembly
NP562 Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
CG918 Hinge Cover
XM544 Image Restore Software
CT044 Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card
WG341 Keyboard On Notebook
KU312 Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
WR336 Operating System DVD
DR464 Operating System Label
FH658 Processor Label
RY174 Resource CD
XM387 Roxio Creator LE
WD525 Service Software
W3427 Shipping Material
WF825 Shipping Material
HT746 Software
RP339 Software
GM519 Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition
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post #8 of 117
3/28/08 at 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by Smooth_J View Post
LOL - I was lucky today....

Got it for around 1700 (including taxes, extra memory and 2 year complete care).

HK560 XPS M1710 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7600 (2.33GHz/667MHz/4MB)
YD610 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
TC905 130W AC Adapter
UP222 160 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
WG070 17 inch (Metallic Black Chassis) UltraSharp Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife
CW041 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX
NP357 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
G5258 9 Cell Primary Battery
MG624 Assembly Cable
CF752 Base Assembly
NP562 Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
CG918 Hinge Cover
XM544 Image Restore Software
CT044 Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card
WG341 Keyboard On Notebook
KU312 Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
WR336 Operating System DVD
DR464 Operating System Label
FH658 Processor Label
RY174 Resource CD
XM387 Roxio Creator LE
WD525 Service Software
W3427 Shipping Material
WF825 Shipping Material
HT746 Software
RP339 Software
GM519 Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition
I think thats a good deal still, within the next 2 years if anything goes wrong and they cannot fix it you could end up with a m1730 like alot of others. Complete care is the way to go with top of the line laptop.
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post #9 of 117
3/29/08 at 12:02am
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Lol - well the extra memory shipped, as well as the bt module...

Now when does dell usually ship the laptop itself from outlet? Do they ship on weekends as well?

Hehe - I am so antsy...
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post #10 of 117
3/29/08 at 9:07am
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Originally Posted by Smooth_J View Post
Lol - well the extra memory shipped, as well as the bt module...

Now when does dell usually ship the laptop itself from outlet? Do they ship on weekends as well?

Hehe - I am so antsy...
Have you not received a shipping date? Mine took 4 days to arrive and that was new and not from the outlet, The outlet in the uk is alot smaller than the US i expect.
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post #11 of 117
3/29/08 at 11:25am
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They have a expected shipping date of 4/2 (which didn't show up until now). As I said before, the other stuff that I ordered already shipped :P So I was hoping that would too.
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post #12 of 117
3/30/08 at 8:41pm
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M1710 question/debate

I should be getting my m1710 soon from outlet. So here is my debate... should I format it to XP or leave it at Vista...? How is the game/graphic driver support with vista (I used vista before, but for business only)?
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post #13 of 117
3/30/08 at 8:52pm
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Best driver for the 7950GTX?

I am about to receive my m1710 soon (hopefully). I was just wondering, what is the best driver to use with this model? I have the stock ones (v.94.22), and I saw another post (which I can't find) when I upgraded my 7800 GTX drivers.
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post #14 of 117
3/30/08 at 9:12pm
174.31, either in MobileForce flavor or from LaptopVideo2Go.
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post #15 of 117
3/30/08 at 9:23pm
I still prefer XP, but thats my opinion
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post #16 of 117
3/30/08 at 9:42pm
It seems to be about 50/50 on the Vista matter, some think vista is better and some think XP is still better. I would say try out Vista and see if you like it first
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post #17 of 117
3/30/08 at 10:30pm
Agreed^^^

hey tony, how goes it with your Rig, make any headway?
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post #18 of 117
3/30/08 at 11:06pm
You could just setup a dual boot. I use plenty of different OS'es, each with their own benefits.
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post #19 of 117
3/31/08 at 1:04am
Nope
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post #20 of 117
3/31/08 at 1:06am
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Originally Posted by zzpulp View Post
You could just setup a dual boot. I use plenty of different OS'es, each with their own benefits.
Hmm - good idea... that is the way I setup some of our training rooms at my job. I have a 160gb HD, might as well use it - 80 for XP and 80 for Vista. Either way, I have to reformat, but who cares...hehe

Thanks all!
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