Dell XPS 15z Laptop - Anyone have one? - GoFuckYourself.com

baddog · 12-11-2011, 12:53 AM

Time for an upgrade, looking at the XPS 15z Laptop.

Any of you fine pimps have one? Thoughts? Do you do a lot of graphic or other resource intensive stuff?

incredibleworkethic · 12-11-2011, 03:47 AM

Have the XPS 17" and loving it.

I did over pay for a dell but I have no regrets!

marlboroack · 12-11-2011, 03:51 AM

That was my last computer

Vendot · 12-11-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Time for an upgrade, looking at the XPS 15z Laptop.

Any of you fine pimps have one? Thoughts? Do you do a lot of graphic or other resource intensive stuff?

Nice specs on these if you customise. Im looking at getting one too..... interested to hear from people who have one.

G-Unit01 · 12-11-2011, 06:28 AM

I'm also due for an upgrade and the specs on that beast look awesome, would really like to know what other members think of it.

baddog · 12-11-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by marlboroack

That was my last computer

And?

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Originally Posted by Vendot

Nice specs on these if you customise. Im looking at getting one too..... interested to hear from people who have one.

Yeah, might even be able to avoid getting a desktop. 8 GB RAM and 2 GB on the graphics card would be nice.

goodgirl · 12-11-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CashMoneyHoes

Have the XPS 17" and loving it.

I did over pay for a dell but I have no regrets!

That looks even better

I know we need at least 1 laptop. So this will probably be it. Now to decide whether to get 2 of these or 1 and a desktop for me. I was drooling over the Mac Pro and iMacs. From what I read on wear and tear the Mac Pro's are better. But Dell seems to have some beefy stuff right now.

I seem to be doing much more graphic and video work again...so I need something that Photoshop doesn't crash on after a minute or two... DRIVING ME NUTS but has been a good reminder to save often.

L-Pink · 12-11-2011, 02:08 PM

I'm an apple dork.

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2intense · 12-11-2011, 02:11 PM

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Ross · 12-11-2011, 07:33 PM

I just got one on Friday. This is my first time using it right now, just setting it up. Been on it for an hour or so and loving it so far. It's actually a laptop you can surf/work on.

Loving the mousepad for it, no need for a mouse like I had to with my old Dell XPS laptop.

garce · 12-11-2011, 07:38 PM

No offense, Baddog, but why would anyone buy a DELL in the first place?

I have two DELLs - one for my late mom, one for my daughter in college - and they're both nightmares.

I will never by a pre-packaged, corporate computer again. Neither of them came with a Windows Install Disc - That alone makes them 100% useless.

Ross · 12-11-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by garce

No offense, Baddog, but why would anyone buy a DELL in the first place?

I have two DELLs - one for my late mom, one for my daughter in college - and they're both nightmares.

I will never by a pre-packaged, corporate computer again. Neither of them came with a Windows Install Disc - That alone makes them 100% useless.

This is my third Dell laptop, second XPS and I cant say anything bad about them.

NetHorse · 12-11-2011, 08:21 PM

You can get an amazing deal on Dells, that's pretty much the only advantage I feel they have.

I had a Dell outlet coupon for $200 off, got an i5 2410m quad core, 8gb of ram, 7200rpm 500gb HD, (most laptops only have 5400rpm drives) and a 540M Geforce 1GB dedicated GPU for $529. SHIPPED.

If I could find the same deal on any laptop I'd get a Toshiba, but any other laptop with the same build will cost @ least $300 more. I've had my Dell for about 7 months now, no problems.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B00...?tag=engtip-20

baddog · 12-11-2011, 10:11 PM

We had Toshibas before the Dells and found the Toshibas to run hotter. SSD drives are nice too. Their next day warranty repair has come in handy. I have no real complaints, these are just old now.

incredibleworkethic · 12-11-2011, 11:10 PM

Hey Baddog, i have the SSD drive in mine. No lag booting up, multi-tasking or anything. I know these hard drives aren't only available in dells, but it sure makes the experience more enjoyable.

Exoclick · 12-12-2011, 04:35 AM

I had one, but it died on me. I replaced it by a Latitude but I just hate the "fake brushed steel" case. When I bought it, I thought it was actual metal, just like my old XPS.

Is this one metal or plastic?

Black All Through · 12-12-2011, 04:40 AM

I bought two (17 and a 15) one for me and one for the woman. Mine broke down after 18 months, hers is still going strong. I haven't bought another laptop, now I do it all on iPad when out of the office.

goodgirl · 12-12-2011, 06:21 PM

We both have Latitudes now. I want something great for graphics and hd video processing, the latitude has been great for travel and general office work but I find myself doing more graphics and video work right now.

NetHorse · 12-13-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by goodgirl

We both have Latitudes now. I want something great for graphics and hd video processing, the latitude has been great for travel and general office work but I find myself doing more graphics and video work right now.

Checkout this deal.

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...933007_&Flag=1

Processor: Intel Core i7-2720QM processor (2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.30 GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional
XPS L502X
750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
6X Blu-ray (BD-RE)
NVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB graphics with Optimus

1,169.00

150 coupon code ?3HB27W4XTW2LT

$1019 shipped. Don't think you will find a better deal with a 2nd gen i7, 2gb dedicated GPU and 7200rpm drive with blu-ray.

Ross · 12-13-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NetHorse

Checkout this deal.

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...933007_&Flag=1

Processor: Intel Core i7-2720QM processor (2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.30 GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional
XPS L502X
750 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
6 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
6X Blu-ray (BD-RE)
NVIDIA GeForce GT540M 2GB graphics with Optimus

1,169.00

150 coupon code ?3HB27W4XTW2LT

$1019 shipped. Don't think you will find a better deal with a 2nd gen i7, 2gb dedicated GPU and 7200rpm drive with blu-ray.

Mine is similar but my i7 is 2.8ghz with turbo boost to 3.5ghz, 8gb DDR3. I defo recommend this laptop. The trackpad is excellent, browsing around is so easy compared to my last laptop, I can actually work on this one super fast and from anywhere.

goodgirl · 12-13-2011, 11:51 AM

I was looking at the XPS 17, with the i7 2.5, ssd drive, 8 gig of ram, graphic card with 3 gig, so far that is what I thin.k I'm going with....

I also went to http://www.pugetsystems.com/ but I can easily hit 7 k doing dual ssd's, 32 gig ram, etc.

goodgirl · 12-13-2011, 11:57 AM

Just not sure if I want the multi touch screen or full HD. If I go with the 3D can do 16 gig of ram.

baddog · 12-13-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CashMoneyHoes

Hey Baddog, i have the SSD drive in mine. No lag booting up, multi-tasking or anything. I know these hard drives aren't only available in dells, but it sure makes the experience more enjoyable.

Yeah, we have 128 SSD's now. Guess we can go up to 256 this time around.

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NetHorse Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,526	You can get an amazing deal on Dells, that's pretty much the only advantage I feel they have. I had a Dell outlet coupon for $200 off, got an i5 2410m quad core, 8gb of ram, 7200rpm 500gb HD, (most laptops only have 5400rpm drives) and a 540M Geforce 1GB dedicated GPU for $529. SHIPPED. If I could find the same deal on any laptop I'd get a Toshiba, but any other laptop with the same build will cost @ least $300 more. I've had my Dell for about 7 months now, no problems. http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B00...?tag=engtip-20 __________________ ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐ ICQ # 427013273

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incredibleworkethic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,302	Have the XPS 17" and loving it. I did over pay for a dell but I have no regrets!

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marlboroack So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ☣ Posts: 9,327	That was my last computer

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Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	I just got one on Friday. This is my first time using it right now, just setting it up. Been on it for an hour or so and loving it so far. It's actually a laptop you can surf/work on. Loving the mousepad for it, no need for a mouse like I had to with my old Dell XPS laptop.

12-11-2011, 07:38 PM	#12
garce Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,103	No offense, Baddog, but why would anyone buy a DELL in the first place? I have two DELLs - one for my late mom, one for my daughter in college - and they're both nightmares. I will never by a pre-packaged, corporate computer again. Neither of them came with a Windows Install Disc - That alone makes them 100% useless.

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	We had Toshibas before the Dells and found the Toshibas to run hotter. SSD drives are nice too. Their next day warranty repair has come in handy. I have no real complaints, these are just old now.

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incredibleworkethic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,302	Hey Baddog, i have the SSD drive in mine. No lag booting up, multi-tasking or anything. I know these hard drives aren't only available in dells, but it sure makes the experience more enjoyable.

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Exoclick Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Barcelona Posts: 265	I had one, but it died on me. I replaced it by a Latitude but I just hate the "fake brushed steel" case. When I bought it, I thought it was actual metal, just like my old XPS. Is this one metal or plastic? __________________ www.exoclick.com

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Black All Through Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: US Posts: 2,078	I bought two (17 and a 15) one for me and one for the woman. Mine broke down after 18 months, hers is still going strong. I haven't bought another laptop, now I do it all on iPad when out of the office. __________________ I want to buy contextual links on quality blogs For both Adult and mainstream niche - Small to massive packages

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goodgirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the monitor since 1988 Posts: 1,679	We both have Latitudes now. I want something great for graphics and hd video processing, the latitude has been great for travel and general office work but I find myself doing more graphics and video work right now. __________________ Got Web Host providing Website Hosting since 2002.

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goodgirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the monitor since 1988 Posts: 1,679	I was looking at the XPS 17, with the i7 2.5, ssd drive, 8 gig of ram, graphic card with 3 gig, so far that is what I thin.k I'm going with.... I also went to http://www.pugetsystems.com/ but I can easily hit 7 k doing dual ssd's, 32 gig ram, etc. __________________ Got Web Host providing Website Hosting since 2002.

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goodgirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the monitor since 1988 Posts: 1,679	Just not sure if I want the multi touch screen or full HD. If I go with the 3D can do 16 gig of ram. __________________ Got Web Host providing Website Hosting since 2002.