is this a good computer if I am going into computer science?

technocaster_lvl255

2008-08-12 17:22:20 UTC

Sounds like a good Dell XPS laptop :)

Here's the specs for the one I'm waiting to get:

1 223-5877 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)

1 313-6439 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530

1 311-7823 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530

1 320-6700 15.4 inch Black Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MPCamera for XPS M1530

1 420-7715 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP

1 320-6082 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

1 341-5865 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530

1 310-9764 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530

1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal

1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp

1 420-8585 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate 32-bit Edition English

1 420-7590 Media Direct 3.5

1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access

1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer

1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0

1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP

1 313-5820 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530

1 420-8183 Roxio Creator DE 10

1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0

1 430-2680 Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card

1 410-1838 McAfee Security 9.0, 2-Year Subscription

1 312-0638 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530

1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested

1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested

1 412-0360 Soft Contracts - Banctec

1 902-0941 Warranty Support,1 Year Extended

1 950-3338 2 Year Limited Warranty

1 960-8710 Warranty Support,Initial Year

1 988-5608 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)

1 970-2321 Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, 1 Year Extended

1 988-5607 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year

1 984-2350 Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year

1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System

1 310-8319 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

1 987-2927 CSTM Service capabilities may be limited if unit is relocated Outside Continental United States.

If you're only going to use the computer as a study/research machine (though that Blu-Ray drive suggests otherwise :D), it is a fine machine.

Of course, if you're going to play some good or fairly recent games, you might want to consider upgrading your video card. NVIDIA's 8600m gt ==> 256mb GDDR3 graphics memory ==> win.

Though, I will say I'm not too sure why you want to dump a heap of money on this:

1 420-6588 Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Edition

Since I'm going to post-secondary school as well, I just got the Office Student & Teacher edition, which takes out stuff like access and outlook. The question is... do you really need them?

Some additional things you might want to read before buying:

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4135

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/dell-xps-m1530/4505-3121_7-32778979.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-XPS-M1530-Notebook.7295.0.html

Grog

2008-08-12 14:13:38 UTC

Why worry, you will want to build your own very soon anyway. You will most likely not like a Generic Vendor PC after a bit of packing in the knowledge. I would say save your money for beer at university and build your own. You will want to start accumulating parts and cases so you can play. Also you may want a few PC's and some Server Software so you can create a LAN and do some Lab work.

Good Luck

anonymous

2008-08-12 18:08:19 UTC

Strange, you're going into Computer Science and can't configure a notebook? You should at least know about computers beforehand or be confident enough in your own abilities/knowledge.

RK

2008-08-12 14:05:42 UTC

u cant get anymore else better..

its the best yaar...

i havn't seen these config in my whole life..

really cool man ... its the best of the best