QUOTE(botak91 @ Oct 28 2010, 11:08 AM)
Hi guys,
I've been waiting around for a while now to get a replacement to my outdated Compaq. I've been constantly checking the Dell website for a computer I want and when the new XPS came out, I was so interested. Other than the i7 & Graphic Card option, the heat issue (that may not be a problem at all) and other alterenatives, such as Asus, are there any other significant reasons why you would not purchase this notebook?
1. Warranty: I'll be going to UK next year to continue my Law degree. Will I encounter a problem with warranty location transfer and are there anythings I should know about it such as certain warranty extension options not being valid in the UK.
2. RAM: Is there a significant difference between the 4GB and the 6GB (other than the price of course)? Why do most people buy symmetrical RAM (2x2GB RAM and 2x3GB RAM, rather than buying 1x2GB and 1x4GB)?
3. Alternatives: Is there an upperhand if I purchase an Asus? If yes, what alternative computers should I look into?
4. Keyboard: Is it really that bad, excluding the absence of a numpad?
5. Chasis: Again, a significant reason?
My friend says the way I choose a notebook is like choosing a wife, but I just want to make sure I get a notebook suitable to my needs.
Imho, I would still choose the Asus N43Jq or N53Jq (totally biased)... haha
1. I don't think there will be problems as long as you purchase International warranty from Dell. Most Asus laptops come with 2 year International warranty as standard
2. I din't notice much difference between 4GB and 6GB RAM. I don't think its really necessary... might as well wait until RAM price drop only buy hehe
3. Personally, I preferred Asus's design and speakers compared to that of Dell's XPS
4. You can always get an external numpad (especially for data entry)

My experience with the numpad on my Qosmio is that its not very comfortable to use... might as well get a calculator or something if you are into calculations haha *also, laptops without numpads i.e. SXPS16 looks nicer and classier (please ignore this sentence)
5. I think its best if you can go and take a look at both models and decide which 1 appeals to you most~
Yeah, choosing laptop is like choosing a wife (short-term one though) haha
Anyway, hope you get to choose the most suitable "wife"
This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Oct 28 2010, 11:22 AM