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post Oct 21 2010, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(Eugene91 @ Oct 21 2010, 08:52 PM)
How come it doesn't have the elegance of the previous SXPS? it looks like an Inspiron >.<
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+1.... it looks rather ugly for an XPS sweat.gif
The Inspiron-like hinges definitely cannot support a monitor size of 15 inches... sure will wobble 1 cry.gif
But the specs are good~


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QUOTE(astria @ Oct 21 2010, 09:53 PM)
no numpad... sweat.gif
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I guess by omitting the numpad the laptop will look nicer because of the much balanced proportion....
Just like how the SXPS16 keyboard is better looking than that of the Qosmio F60 laugh.gif
Simple is best imho~

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post Oct 26 2010, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(xplodingplastix @ Oct 26 2010, 12:00 PM)
i have an XPSM1330 which i bought at PCfair 3 years back for RM5k (full high spec). I AM SUPER REGRET buying it cuz it sucks! with that kinda money i can buy this laptop or i can get fookin high end spec desktop! im BUTTHURT OKAYH!
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3 years ago what haha.... technology advances, all the time nod.gif
My 3 year old Toshiba M100's specs is also very pitiful haha laugh.gif

Well, generally 3 years means its almost time to aim for a new PC... with ample of research I bet you will be able to get one which you won't regret icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Oct 28 2010, 11:20 AM

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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I've been waiting around for a while now to get a replacement to my outdated Compaq.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.
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Imho, I would still choose the Asus N43Jq or N53Jq (totally biased)... haha laugh.gif

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 brows.gif

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) smile.gif 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" laugh.gif

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post Nov 11 2010, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(Jonus @ Nov 11 2010, 10:23 AM)
I've ordered a Dell XPS15 last month. Now they delayed till 25th November. I'm starting to think there may be some issues with the hardware.
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Or too much demand?
Be optimistic bro~
Good things are worth waiting for icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Dec 6 2010, 10:41 PM

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Guys, do check out notebookcheck's review on the XPS 15 (if haven't already) hehe
Looks like its quite good thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
Link here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-X...ok.41509.0.html
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post Dec 8 2010, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(rexson521 @ Dec 8 2010, 04:03 PM)
I plan to buy a Dell XPS 15, i did a lot of research online, reading reviews on the website n mostly they rated the product quite high with a little flaws such as weight, design n so on which i m OK with it. But when i went to town n ask some of the salesman of PC shop, he said xps 15 get overheat and can burn easily, since xps 15 available in Malaysia, he sold out 3 units n all three units burned just approximately in 1 month time as xps 15 launched here around end of October 2010, n i asked him during end of November 2010. So I would like to find out from those u already bought it can tell me is xps 15 really get overheat easily. I know it depends on the activity use on the xps 15, so i would assume that i use it for everything, surfing web, watch movie, gaming, assignments n so on... would these activities lead to overheat easily?
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Apparently it does get hot when running intense softwares etc. Apart from gaming (depending on the game), the other usages seemed ok nod.gif
Review here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-X...ok.41509.0.html


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