Anything better than this?

Shadows1990 · 7 May 2008 at 20:53

I've been quite interested in this ever since the Dell Vostro's appeal was lost:

MSI GX600-084UK (The one WITHOUT the flames thank god xD)

* Intel® Centrino Duo™ Mobile Technology T8300 (2.4GHz) – Penryn 45nm
* Windows Vista® Home Premium
* 15.4" WSXGA (Glossy) Display (1680x1050)
* NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT MXM Graphic Card with 512MB Dedicated VRAM
* 320GB S-ATA Hard Disk
* Super Multi DVD writer
* Integrated 1.3mega Pixel Webcam
* 3GB High Speed Branded DDR2 Memory (2GB+1GB)
* Dolby Home Theatre Class 5.1 Channel output
* Exclusive MSI VIVID Image Enhancement Technology
* Super FAST Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N (802.11AGN)
* Integrated Bluetooth Module to communicate with mobile phones and other mobile devices
* 4-in-1 card reader SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO
* HDMI Output
* E-SATA Expansion Port
* Preloaded with Vista Home Premium and Works 8.5 with 60 day Office 2007 trial
* Bundled with Vista Exclusive Title: Halo 2
* 6 cell battery (up to 3.5hrs)
* Gaming Bag & Gaming Mouse FREE

It's currently £849.00 incl VAT.

Just wondering if theres any other choices below the price of the above system.

Randell Floyd · 7 May 2008 at 20:59

Well my currently on order Dell XPS M1530 is near identical to that spec but it came in at £630, so to be honest that's a massive saving!

Shadows1990 · 7 May 2008 at 21:01

Indeed it is, but I wasn't sure if the XPS lived up to hype. I've heard some heat issues arising from the XPS community, the again, it could just be a 'select few'

Shadows1990 · 7 May 2008 at 21:05

Just checked on the Dell Shop and it seems their displays on the XPS M1530's is only 1280x800. I was really hoping for at least a 1440x1024 (or similar) display.
Also, the XPS comes with a fingerprint reader, which really doesn't appeal to me.
And just a last note, the 8600M GT included in the OP has the 512MB version.
Can anyone confirm that the XPS M1530's 8600M GT has GDDR3 Memory or GDDR2? (THAT was a mouthful xD)

Randell Floyd · 7 May 2008 at 21:21

If you want a different screen just phone them up as it's all very custom build geared when you phone. Not sure about the removal of the fingerprint reader.

My 8600 is stated as a 256mb and is DDR2 from what I've read on the notebookreview forums.

Shadows1990 · 7 May 2008 at 21:24

Thanks, that has shifted my view quite suddenly. I might have to have a haggle with them soon, and get a much better screen