Dell XPS M1710 vs. Inspiron E1705

[owensdj]

I'm looking at getting a notebook/laptop computer with a 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB memory, and 17" display. I configured both a Dell XPS M1710 and a Dell Inspiron E1705 with the same specs, but the XPS was over $1000 more expensive. What does the XPS M1710 have that the Inspiron E1705 doesn't to make it worth $1000 more? Thank you.

[Brainonska511]

The XPS can be configured with the GTX version of the Go Graphics card. It also has the fancy lights. The whole "XPS" line is supposed to be a little more expensive than the "Value" Inspiron systems.

[owensdj]

Brainonska511, thanks for the info. A little more expensive I can understand, but it was something like $2500 to $1500. :o Does anybody know more specific advantages to the XPS?

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: owensdj
Brainonska511, thanks for the info. A little more expensive I can understand, but it was something like $2500 to $1500. :o Does anybody know more specific advantages to the XPS?

Forgot about it earlier, but I just remembered now. I think the XPS also has a slightly better cooling system (because of the higher end GPU). But i only know that this was true on the 9300/XPS m170 series of notebooks.

I really think that you're paying for the XPS name if you go that route. With the huge price discrepancy, I'd go with the E1705/Inspiron 9400.

[moskey71]

The XPS comes with a 7200 RPM hard drive vs 5400, upgraded screen by default and a better default graphics card. Basically the e1705 with alot of the upgrades

[Rankor]

You can also check here (http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=2766).

I read and a couple of other reviews of the two setups before choosing the E1705.