System performance in E1705

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I just ordered my E1705--> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspiron E1705 $1600 after online rebate Intel® Core Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 LCD Panel 17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz Video Card 256MB NVIDA® GeForce Go 7800 Hard Drive 60GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps) Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Wireless Personal Networking Card Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was wondering if this is good or not. I spent a lot of money on it, which I don't have much of, and want to make sure it was a good purchase. I wanted it for Games, Audio, and Video along with anything else I need to do. It is a desktop replacement but I also want portability. I know it's a bit hefty, but that doesn't bother me. I want to know about it's performance and also it's reliability. I have not yet receieved it in the mail, so if I decide to return it I still can. Your input would be much appreciated. If you have another system suggestion let me know(Any company). But I am not wanting to go over $1600. Future proofing and Gaming is important.

Excrazymac · Answer

This is the best you can get right now for futureproofing. Even the XPS170 can't really compete in non-3d apps to an E1705 because it's single core.

The WSXGA+ screen, while low-res compared to the WUXGA, is more practical for a gamer because games will run much smoother at the native res, therefore look crisper.

Memory is a good way to save $$$. If cash is really important, downgrade the memory and upgrade aftermarket. www.newegg.com and www.zipzoomfly.com have better prices on the memory sticks. If you'd rather save time, keep it as is.

If you REALLY REALLY are on a tight budget, you can always try to wait out a deal on it. Dell occasionally does 30% off deals and $500 off deals. I'm not sure how much the current promotion is saving ya so only you could decide if its worth waiting.

Danman432 · Answer

Thank you. I had thought of buying memory but do not know anything about working inside of a laptop/notebook. I didn't want to risk messing it up. Also, is this Geforce Card mxm as in can it be upgraded later; as well as the processor? So this will work well with most games at good settings as is?

hotshot8867 · Answer

i dont believe theres going to be anything to upgrade the 7800go to althought i think some guys down at notebookforums.com are trying to get a 7800gtx to fit in there.

SGT. OVERLOARD · Answer

Wow, did you get the warranty and accidental damage coverage with that?  I got the same computer but I believe you got the processor one up from the one I ordered.  I paid $1640.00 but got every warranty the offered included in that price. I had no coupon, I just worked the sales guy the best I could.  I did get the 256 GeForce card with it as well.  I'd like to know just how much they will allow a customer to pay for their systems.

SR45 · Answer

'  I'd like to know just how much they will allow a customer to pay for their systems '.    Don't really know what you mean about the above question.    You can pay it off immediately, if you have a loan with DPA/Other credit card, or pay the minimum rate each, and every month.    Or, if you are asking, how much of a loan they will give from Dell, than its up to your credit rating.  Same with a stand alone credit card.    Dim 4400 2.6 Ghz 400 FSB 1 Gb 2100 DDR Memory 20 Gb hard drive 7,200 Windows XP Home - SP-2 Leadtek 6600 GT 48xCDRW 17 LCD ( 1703 FP ) 250 watt power supply Message Edited by SR45 on 03-07-2006 11:37 AM

uncfan · Answer

That is so sweet i got the Inspiron E1705 but unfortunatley i bought mine right when they released it and they werent having no savings or anythign on it except a free 1GB RAM upgrade (which they didnt even put in it) and i got the nvidia 7800, only single core, and just regular screed,60GB HD, and i paid 1500, and your only paying over a 100 more and your getting over 500 more worht of upgrades. I wish i would have waited til they did that offer becasue i use mine for soe games and i could really use that duo proccesor and that 1GB RAM they promised me but didnt put in it, so that is a really good deal man

SGT. OVERLOARD · Answer

I'd like to know just how much they will allow a customer to pay for their systems '. I was trying to figure out just how low the salesperson would go on the price of the e1705.  I paid 1640.00  out the door, but I've read that others paid just a little more and received the next higher processor.

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