Opinions please on a Dell Laptop

GIRLPOWER_2

Hi,

I am looking to get a laptop for general home use. My husband also uses it for viewing commercial drawings sent via email so I am looking for a big screen.

Had a look through some posts on here and the Dell refub site looks a good option.

I have looked and there and they have this one

http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?rn=1107&SC=lowToHigh&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

They are offering free delivery at the moment too.

For the money can anyone comment if this is a good buy?

Thanks, Nikki

System

your link doesn't work - but if it was a good deal it might mean that someone has bought it already!! the outlet seems pretty good at the moment for value so if you see one you want don't dwell too long on it!

GIRLPOWER_2

Thats strange... just clicked on the link and its still working??
XPS L702x
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M (2.10GHz, 3MB cache, Dual Core)
320 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
3 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (3 DIMMs)
8X DVD +/- RW DRIVE
17.3in HD+ WLED True-Life (1600x900) with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera
Graphics : 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M Graphics Card
Battery : Primary 6-cell 56W/HR LI-ION
Silver Anodized Aluminum
Wireless: Intel Wireless-N 1000 Card
Back Up Media Not Included
£479 inc vat

System

depending on your usage, i'd be more tempted by the slightly cheaper
XPS L701x
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
<Processor : Intel i5-460M(2.53GHz) Mobile CPU
500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (1 DIMMs)
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
17.3in HD+ WLED True-Life (1600x900) with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 435M 1GB graphics with Optimus
Primary 6-cell 56W/HR LI-ION
LCD Back Cover : Anodized Aluminum WLAN Backcover L701X
Wireless: Intel Wireless-N 1000 Card
Back Up Media Not Included



more ram, bigger hdd, better processor but slightly worse graphics

to compare processors look here http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Benchmarklist.2436.0.html
and for graphics http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

GIRLPOWER_2

I can not see the cheaper one. The one I have posted is the cheapest of the 17inch they have, how did you get to see that one?

Cheers for all your help, Nikki

System

lol, that one has gone now! it was the only xps l701x listed but now there is only a more expensive one listed, just need to keep the eyes on the site...
do you really want a 17" screen? there's usually a few nice 15" xps's on there

GIRLPOWER_2

The 17 inch would be ideal but not essential. If we were not getting the 17 inch the only use would be basic home like loading photos, videos, writting letters, internet surfing. No gaming. What would you suggest for the above? The cheapest?

GIRLPOWER_2

got the 701 in my basket, expires in 15 mins. Says it has a scratch and a dent. Do you know what the saving is on this from getting a new one?

Will be looking myself but against the clock if you have a rough idea???

Cheers, Nikki

GIRLPOWER_2

Purchsed the 701 model so many thanks for your help as that one cost 445.73 inc vat and was going to pay 479 for one that did not suit my needs as well so many thank for that as well.

I love this site and the people on it!!!!

System

sorry was away having lunch - i'm sure the 701 will be good for you - i think it's maybe just a slightly older model than the 702 so hard to get the retail price as such but it gets a good write up http://www.trustedreviews.com/Dell-XPS-17--L701X-_Laptop_review and you will have a full dell warranty if there are any issues