xps m1330 Best one $1399

[lillimon04]

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DYCWTG3&s=dhs
You save 799 dollars! Thats awesome! Looks nice too the video card might be able to play source, and its got a nice little screen. Some one buy it and tell us whats up.:D Also the best version of the xps m1530 is 1399 bucks too! If you want the bigger screen and better video card

Processor/Display
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S)
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Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
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Memory
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3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
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Hard Drives
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Size: 250GB6 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
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Combo or DVD+RW Drive
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CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
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Video Card
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128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
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Wireless Networking
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Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
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Primary Battery
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56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
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Sound Options
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High Definition Audio 2.0
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Warranty & Service
3Yr In-Home Service,8 Parts + Labor,9 24x7 Phone Support

[prtzlboy]

pretty good price--if only the led backlit screen was included. I might pick me up a refurb 1330 when my student loans come in. I'm tired of lugging around this heavy 15 incher with a brick for a power supply.

[SomethingClever]

You should have no problem playing source on that comp. I've got a 1210 with the 7400 card and it tears it up.

[XtuRmN8r]

I've had both the 1210 and 1330 (have the 1330 now). Source ran much better on the m1210. the m1210 has 256 memory. the m1330 struggles at 720x480. freaking struggles! I haven't tweaked it, but don't expect to keep up with other people with 256mb cards. I am at a loss for words at the disappointment I have for the graphics situation on the m1330.

Also, I liked the power pack for the 1210 better, too. The new one has the ground on the plug, which limits which outlets you can put it into. also, it comes with a velcro strap, instead of the rubber strap attached to the plug the old one had.

[KillerPotato]

You sure you have the latest nvidia drivers? I've heard the 1330 can handle source pretty easily, considering it has pretty low requirements to begin with.

[XtuRmN8r]

I have the latest drivers from dell's website; if you try to install the drivers from nvidia's website, it says vista isn't 32 bit. So, you may be right, it may be a slow driver issue from dell. (which happen to be 156.55, not 169 they're on now @ nvidia, I believe)

further edit: just followed this:

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=11997

it installed. off to CS:S. Thanks, I was going to be productive today.

edit #3: Yeah, 1280x800 runs @ >80fps on the video stress test on CS:S. Great Success!

[Vengance_01]

I will be receiving mine very shorty. Used that deal plus I got 12% off through the EPP at my work.

[ococ]

dont' you have to go to a special link to use EPP? How'd you get EPP and the deal?