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  1. Thread: Laptop or Tablet

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    Midknyte, that is good to know. I always thought...

    Midknyte, that is good to know. I always thought those power surges are hard on the compenents. When I am home, I am always going back to my pc to search for something or check e-mail etc...
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    I always left my pc's on 24/7 because I always...

    I always left my pc's on 24/7 because I always heard that the turning off and on is shortens the lift of the hardware. I was going to just leave it plugged in since I will be using it as my pc at...
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    I have a APC Back UPS ES 750 backup that was...

    I have a APC Back UPS ES 750 backup that was connected to my pc. Is this backup big enough for the dell xps 13 laptop or would I need to purchase a larger one?
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    Midknyte, thanks. After reading the reviews on...

    Midknyte, thanks. After reading the reviews on the Dell adapter from Amazon, many people were having issues using it on the Dell XPS laptops. One review gave it a 2 out of 5 stars and mentioned an...
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    I would like to connect an external monitor to...

    I would like to connect an external monitor to the Dell XPS 13 laptop. I guess I can't use an hdmi cable? What is the best way to connect a monitor to a dell xps laptop?
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    SpywareDr, thanks for all those links. ...

    SpywareDr, thanks for all those links.

    Midknyte, I am not a gamer but, I tend to keep a system for quite some time before purchasing a new one. I'm sure you could tell since I was still using win...
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    I will upgrade to the 256GB PCIe SSD and will get...

    I will upgrade to the 256GB PCIe SSD and will get 8GB RAM.

    Is the graphics ard and wifi on this laptop good (IntelĀ® HD Graphics and Killer 1535 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1)?

    What is...
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    Midknyte, the drawback with the Inspiron is that...

    Midknyte, the drawback with the Inspiron is that you can't get a SSD in any of the models.

    Train, the Falcons start at $2200. I would never spend that kind of money for something that is going...
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    The price for the i3 is $800 and for the i5 is...

    The price for the i3 is $800 and for the i5 is $1000 on Dell's website. I can't believe that a $800-$1000 laptop would be somewhat slow. And i5 is only 10-20% faster? All this is upsetting and...
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    The larger SSD is only offered in the higher end...

    The larger SSD is only offered in the higher end model with would be over $1300. It is not offered as an upgrade in the 2 models with the specs that I posted. Are both sets of specs good or is one...
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    I am deciding between 2 of the Dell XPS 13. A few...

    I am deciding between 2 of the Dell XPS 13. A few of the specs of both are below. Which has better and more stable hardware? Midknyte's cpu link on comparing them was a bit confusing to me and...
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    Has anyone had any experience with Dell Inspiron...

    Has anyone had any experience with Dell Inspiron laptops? Is that a good model or is the XPS a much better model?
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    I am looking at the dell laptops and not sure...

    I am looking at the dell laptops and not sure which specs would be the best for me. First, should I go with amd or intel cpu? Which cpu is best with least issues?
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    Is Dell the best laptop brand to purchase? I...

    Is Dell the best laptop brand to purchase? I always question is Dell is the best choice because Dell has so many refurbished pcs/laptops for sale.
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    I really need to purchase a laptop now and...

    I really need to purchase a laptop now and eventually when I get the time I want to build a new pc, as my pc has died. I would like to purchase a laptop in the next few days that I will use as my...
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    SpywareDr, Apples do run a lot more and I can't...

    SpywareDr, Apples do run a lot more and I can't really find the justification for the higher price other than the prestige of owning one. I suppose I don't really see the advantage of buying an...
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    SpywareDr, what did you mean "...usually more...

    SpywareDr, what did you mean "...usually more than windows laptops?"
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    Does anyone use an Apple laptop? I know someone...

    Does anyone use an Apple laptop? I know someone that receives a 30% discount from their employer for apple and dell pcs and laptops. I was wondering if an apple laptop may be a better choice?
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    SpywareDr, I was considering a refurbished Dell...

    SpywareDr, I was considering a refurbished Dell cause I was looking for win 7 pro unless win 10 would be a better choice and want to recommend a good new laptop that has a good track record of having...
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    Hi SpywareDr. What you said is true. It is not...

    Hi SpywareDr. What you said is true. It is not so much finding something that has the features that I would need, but finding something that won't act buggy and hopefully will have a decent life...
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    Train, the reviews didn't appear to be that great...

    Train, the reviews didn't appear to be that great on that site. I am so confused on which laptop to buy.
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    JDC2000, which laptop would use choose if you...

    JDC2000, which laptop would use choose if you were buying one?
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    Thanks Train. I am not sure if I should buy a...

    Thanks Train. I am not sure if I should buy a new laptop with win 10 or a good dell refurbished with good specs that has win 7 pro on it. Can you or someone else suggest a good reburbished dell...
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    Hi Train. My monitor has hdmi port. I am not...

    Hi Train. My monitor has hdmi port. I am not sure which Os would be best, but I was leaning towards win 7 pro. I didn't want to buy the top of the line. but was considering maybe $300 - $500 price...
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    I have been talking about buying a laptop for...

    I have been talking about buying a laptop for some time but haven't yet. I want to buy one within the next week. I want to use is as my main computer right now until I get the time to build a new...
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