Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

Hey guys, I'm planning on ordering myself a Dell XPS 15 very soon. I've just got a few questions before I make my purchase, I hope you guys can help



The specs are:



i5 2410M

1366x768

6GB DDR3

500GB 7200RPM

525M 1gb

Blu Ray

9cell batt

bluetooth 3

backlit keyboard



Total: $1049.99



So I'm wondering, will the 9cell battery protrude out of the bottom?

Also, is there anyway I can lower the price with coupons? I've tried a few but they don't work...



Is there anything I should know about the Dell before I finalize my purchase? I'm still a bit worried since its my first time making such a large purchase over the internet... Thanks alot!

Reply 1 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

Get this one:

it has i7 2630qm + 1080p screen(a must)



The Dell Online Store: Build Your System



+ add backlit and blueray

Use coupon 932N$0ZCCHWZB9 for $70 off.

Use coupon HLSKSR06S9ZG0F for free shipping.



place the order and call up and bargain for more discount. (I got $175 discount over the phone. my total was $940 with tax)

Reply 2 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

Wow thanks for the deal

Dyou know any way of getting it downgrade to an i5? I was didn't choose i7 because I hear it drains the battery much faster..

Reply 3 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

may be try ordering it over the phone (entire order)

Reply 4 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

Please do yourself a favor and get the i7 2630 and 1080 screen....the battery does stick out on the bottom. i suggest you get 2 batteries if you're concerned.

Reply 5 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

Seconded (Thirded actually) for the 1080p screen, and the i7-2630QM that comes with it in that upgraded model.



The 1080p B+RGLED screen is the best part about the XPS 15



Also the i7 battery drain issue mainly applied to the previous generation i7 quad cores that didn't support Optimus and were more power hungry in general.

but if you're really concerned about it, you can "upgrade" to the dual-core i7-2620M that will be about the same as the i5's (possibly better at idle power because it's made from better quality silicon). I'd still keep the 2630QM though.

Reply 6 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

oh I forgot to mention I'm going to be using it for gaming (sc2) and for university next year... I was looking for something with a good battery life.

How long can I expect the battery to hold doing just normal school work with the i7 setup?



Thanks everyone!

Reply 7 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

the 9-Cell should get around 5-6 hours. Maybe a bit closer to 5 hours with the quad core, and a bit closer to 6 hours with the dual-core.



(This is based on what other people have said. Could someone possibly confirm this?)

Reply 8 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

I got like 4hrs 45 mins with the i5-2410 and only a 6-cell battery.

But I was just doing web browsing and word processing... etc.

Reply 9 : Need help: Dell XPS 15 2nd gen

IMO FullHD is NOT a must in screen this size. the pixel size difference is hardly noticeable(is this even a word )