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I think this thread has gone on long enough to get a sticky and perhaps a new thread where people can post their benchmarks for interested parties and obligatory e-penis measurements.
If you're serious about the cheaper, go with the 9300. The main dffference between it and the XPS Gen 2 is the 6800 Go Ultra video card. Which can replace the 9300's 6800 GO with a little work. And you'd still be looking at nearly a $1000 price differential after all is said and done.
I got mine several days before it was supposed to be delivered. I think they pad the time more now to make it look like people are getting their systems early.
Oh, and enjoy, I love my 9300.
This may have already been addressed, I just didn't have time right now to read 14 pages. Can anyone recommend a good carrying case for the 9300? I bought an O'gio Manipulator, but it was just slightly too small, so I'm back on the market.
I just got my 9300 about 2 weeks ago and exccept upgrading the ram to 1GB my system is about the same. Message me if you want any benchmarks, I've run through most of the standards.