dell xps 15 buying help n suggestions

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hi im going to purchase a xps15 on 8th november 2011 wanted some suggestions
my budget is max 60k the configuration im plannin on buyin is

processor--- i7 2670M
memory----- 4GB
hard disk---- 500 GB
display------ 1366x768
GPU--------- GT 540M 2GB

the total comes upto 58,767/-
is the configuration fine ill be using the laptop for gaming, watching movies, surfing
had some questions plz do answer them
1.whats the difference between i7 and i5 in regards to gaming and future proof
2.how long will i be able to play games with GT540M (as in upcoming games 4 how many years)
3.is the 1366x768 screen good
thnx in advance

If ur really into gaming look for the one with 555m/6770m gpu i suggest this

Buy HP Pavilion DV6-6121TX Entertainment Notebook PC (Bronze Metal) at Best Price in India - Also find Specifications, Photos, Features & Reviews

1) i7 and i5 have got much difference. Untill you're an enthusiast, you're not gonna use the juice of i7. Of course i7 is far more future secure. But i5 can even do the job fine.

2) Depends on which settings which you play the games. 540M is a good gfx but not enough to handle latest games at high settings.

3)Take the Full HD 1920*1080 option anyway, it has got no comparison with 1366*768 resolution. Although this will set back you by more than 6k.

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At your budget you can look for Lenovo Y570 with gt 555m....way better than gt 540m or as mithun suggested go for dv6-6121tx....we have an exclusive thread for the lappy...will be very useful....just go through heat....manual switching and heat issues both have been solved but preferably its better to get a cooling pad for the hp laptop

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i know the fact that gt540M isnt that gr8 4 gaming i would have loved to buy a dv6 but after hearing all sought of issues abt the after sales of HP i changed my mind and 6770M has openGL issues so i wont be able to play battlefield, rage and any upcoming game which utilizes openGL i would like to buy a dv6-6165tx worth 58k but if my MOBO or smothr thing fries up i will have to pay more to get it fixed where as in dell if nything like that happens the waranty will take care of it
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dashing.sujay said:
1) i7 and i5 have got much difference. Untill you're an enthusiast, you're not gonna use the juice of i7. Of course i7 is far more future secure. But i5 can even do the job fine.

2) Depends on which settings which you play the games. 540M is a good gfx but not enough to handle latest games at high settings.

3)Take the Full HD 1920*1080 option anyway, it has got no comparison with 1366*768 resolution. Although this will set back you by more than 6k.

if u dont mind me askin which laptop did u order

HP=heating problems! (no offence)

If you're priority is gaming, you can opt the suggested lenovo one, gt555 is good and will serve you pretty well.

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Rage runs fine on my HP 6121. Haven't tried Battlefield 3 yet.
Anyways, Lenovo Y570 would be a better option than Dell XPS 15 for the same price. In case you want the FHD, get the Dell. Otherwise, Y570.

Lenovo has no option of FHD. Its i7 2620qm + gt555m retails around for 55k.

That's what I said. If OP needs FHD, then Dell. Otherwise, get Y570.

Sony has a FHD laptop for 55k

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y570 is not there on lenovo india website has it been discontinued

This 555M is slower than 6770M.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/laptops-n...-multimedia-experience-under-rs-60-000-a.html

^^ Ya. But some people just don't want HP.

Ishu Gupta said:
Sony has a FHD laptop for 55k

53k from local dealers, 54 from Sony centre, 50.7 from letsbuy (unbeatable offer)!

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is there a big difference between the full HD and 1366x768 on dell xps 15

darksider said:
is there a big difference between the full HD and 1366x768 on dell xps 15

HUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEE difference

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Ishu Gupta said:
HUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEE difference

could u plz elaborate

Whats the diff b/w between GT road and F1 track (though both are good) ?

Its HHHHHHHUUUUGGGGGGGGGGEEEE! Now I think you got it

The display is too much crisper in short.

darksider said:
could u plz elaborate

Better quality, colors etc??
And that's because RGBLEDs are better than WLEDs.

darksider said:
could u plz elaborate

Much higher ppi, and much better color gamut.

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k so full HD is good
what abt GT540M i know its not comparable to 6770M and is a weak gaming gfx card according to you guys for how many months or years will i be able to play upcomming games

Its not weak, but not as strong as 6770. It all depends on your choice of games (latest/old/whatever), and the settings you play at. It will work 2 yrs fine with med settings. (approx)

darksider said:
k so full HD is good
what abt GT540M i know its not comparable to 6770M and is a weak gaming gfx card according to you guys for how many months or years will i be able to play upcomming games

gt 540m is a good gfx card..its giving me much more fps than it is suggested at notebookcheck. com
may be bacause of the i7 processor..

it might be a problem after few months if you try to run upcoming games on the full hd screen
the only hd is good for a 15" laptop

don't go for lenovo or hp..
my friends are having a very bad experience with those n their pathetic service support

check out this video..
Dell XPS 15 L501x vs Studio XPS 1645 comparing HD video, sound & battery - YouTube