Looking at Dell XPS M1530, Anything Better?

[DavidT]

I've decided to retire my MacBook for a new lappy that has a little bit of gaming power. I'll have about $1150 to $1200 to spend (before tax).

I'm looking at the Dell XPS M1530 with:

- Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4Ghz 4MB Cache

- 2GB DDR2-667MHz RAM

- 160GB HDD (All I need tbh, I've got a 120GB right now and only using 50GB)

- Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT 256MB

- High-Resolution 1440x900 Display

- 8x DVD+/-RW

- Intel HD Audio

- 6-Cell Primary Battery + 9-Cell Secondary

Total: $1178 (After 10% Company Discount)

Just wondering if anyone can suggest anything better/similar for a similar price (in CAD)?

Thanks

 

[DTSBasketball]

Do you have a desktop to or u just use your laptop.

 

[ai_01]

not bad actually, look into HP also, proboaly the best price/performance desktops and laptops, ive only seen 8400M GS for gpu though

and by comparison for a 100 CAD more id get the Dell hands down

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=533&card2=531

 

[ionicle]

thats a good spec for the price, thats about 600 quid...so thats pretty decent

 

[nunzio]

Take a look at the Dell Vosto? cant remember the spelling but they are nice, can get the same specs as the xps, but cheaper

 

[Hassan]

Since you are looking @ Dell, you should pop over to Alienware as they are now owned by Dell.

Good Luck with your decision

 

[Pat123]

Threads like a month old.. i reckon hes bought it already

 

[DavidT]

Completely forgot I had started this thread, I decided to build my self a new rig in the end

http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=21623

Thanks for the help anyways though.

 

[Hassan]

Threads like a month old.. i reckon hes bought it already

Didn't really realise

 

[Pat123]

I wasnt being snobby lol Just saying