Clark123 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Getting a new laptop for Christmas. Would like some feedback on this laptop that i have my heart set on now. LINK - http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1530?c=uk&l=en SPECS - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.00GHz, 800Mhz FSB, 2MB cache) 15.4" Widescreen™ WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display (220nits) with TrueLife™ NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT with 256MB dedicated graphic memory 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048+1x1024] 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive Fixed 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Slot Load drive, including SW Tell me if this is a good entertainment laptop capable of playing games ect. Also, is it good value for money, are they reliable? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The screen is a bit small imo. As for gaming and specifically FM then it should be ok I would have thought. Download the demo at the weekend to check though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Getting a new laptop for Christmas. Would like some feedback on this laptop that i have my heart set on now. LINK - http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1530?c=uk&l=enSPECS - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.00GHz, 800Mhz FSB, 2MB cache) 15.4" Widescreen™ WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display (220nits) with TrueLife™ NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT with 256MB dedicated graphic memory 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048+1x1024] 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive Fixed 8x DVD+/-RW Slim Slot Load drive, including SW Tell me if this is a good entertainment laptop capable of playing games ect. Also, is it good value for money, are they reliable? Thanks in advance. The link doesn't work mate as it's expired (it was your quote so times out after a short while!) key question how much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 The link doesn't work mate as it's expired (it was your quote so times out after a short while!) key question how much? £629..Someone reccomended it to me from theese forums. http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1530?c=uk&l=en Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 £629..Someone reccomended it to me from theese forums. http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1530?c=uk&l=en Woah! I might be wrong but I'm sure you can get something a little more value for money! Next couple of key questions are; What do you want to use it for? Are you set on a Del or open to other manufacturers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Woah! I might be wrong but I'm sure you can get something a little more value for money! Next couple of key questions are;What do you want to use it for? Are you set on a Del or open to other manufacturers? I want to use it for entertainment, so things like games, a bit of school work and just general use ect. I am open to other maes but i want one thats reliable and wont break after a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I want to use it for entertainment, so things like games, a bit of school work and just general use ect. I am open to other maes but i want one thats reliable and wont break after a week Ok,well and I probably already know the answer to this but when do you need to buy it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Woah! I might be wrong but I'm sure you can get something a little more value for money! Next couple of key questions are;What do you want to use it for? Are you set on a Del or open to other manufacturers? Ok,well and I probably already know the answer to this but when do you need to buy it? I don't. My Mum is buying me a Laptop for christmas and i have just been looking around for some good ones that i can suggest to her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I don't. My Mum is buying me a Laptop for christmas and i have just been looking around for some good ones that i can suggest to her. Well lets see if we can't just get you the best that your mum can buy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 OK Thanks a lot mate appreciate it. Just post some links on here for whatever you find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Right, after a quick search I've found this: http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/477761/HP-DV5-1009EA/tab/specification Not necessarily much difference in the spec but I think that it's all about the support you'll be given when things go wrong (not saying that either manufacturer's machine will go wrong!) If you Google the part code you should be able to get it even cheaper! When I get more time tomorrow I'll see if there is anything else I can find! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark123 Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Right, after a quick search I've found this:http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/477761/HP-DV5-1009EA/tab/specification Not necessarily much difference in the spec but I think that it's all about the support you'll be given when things go wrong (not saying that either manufacturer's machine will go wrong!) If you Google the part code you should be able to get it even cheaper! When I get more time tomorrow I'll see if there is anything else I can find! To be honest mate i have been told to avoid Comet and PC World from friends. And aparently dells customer support is really helpful, so at the minute im still with dell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 To be honest mate i have been told to avoid Comet and PC World from friends. And aparently dells customer support is really helpful, so at the minute im still with dell Erm ok! Just to let you know that the support should be with the manufacturer not the retail outfit! I am going to have to be carful but I can suggest that you're the first person I've known that has made that statement! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz47 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mate, I bought a dell (well actually work go it for me ) with almost identical specs to that in a 1520 inspiron about 12 months ago. I use it to play FM at home, and it performs very nicely and I haven’t had any problems with it at all. I also have recently been playing newer, heavier duty 3D games like Mass Effect with no dramas at all on mid-high settings and getting very good frame rates and playability. I’m also looking at getting a new laptop (leaving my job ), and have just starting researching but it seems to me that Dell’s mid spec lappies don’t appear to be as competitively priced compared to other retailers as they were 12 months ago when I was last shopping. So maybe it would be worthwhile to do some more research. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkee Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Go for COMPAL Barebone - Compal HL90 15.4" 1440x900, SuperMulti, GF 9600M GT 512MB, Montevina I have previous version of COMPAL - FL92 and this one is perfect, great added value for low money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 if you are buying a Dell system stay away from the home machines as they are more expensive and only come with a Collect and Return warranty. I usually buy from the small business section works out cheaper. Look at the vostro's and beef up the spec, it will also come with a next business day warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 just get a PC, so much easier, a good laptop is a rip off, whereas an amazing pc is cheaper/same price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 To be honest mate i have been told to avoid Comet and PC World from friends. And aparently dells customer support is really helpful, so at the minute im still with dell By the way I wasn't suggesting to buy from Comet or any other retailer really, just that IMO you can get more for your money and 'potentially' a more reliable machine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 hy!i have a question.I have a laptop Benq joybook A52(2gb Ram,videocard:Ati Radeon X200M,hard disk 140 Gb,processor Intel Celeron 1,86 Ghz).I will be able to play football manager 2009 with this system?10X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 By the way I wasn't suggesting to buy from Comet or any other retailer really, just that IMO you can get more for your money and 'potentially' a more reliable machine. Dell are very reliable but I would say that working for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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