Spec to spec, the Samsung scores over the Dell, but you really need to decide why you are buying a laptop. If you are a hard-core gamer, then it makes sense to get the best display and the best graphics processor. But if your key activitie sinclude browsing and listening to music etc... none of these matter. The Blue-Ray is a definite plus on the Samsung. Another aspect that you have to keep in mind is that Windows 8 is getting released sometime later this year and how these systems work with the new OS is anyone's guess (It may not be an issue - for all you know)
It also makes a difference in price if you buy from Dell website. becuase they charge you extra for CVD and CST - which will not come in if you buy directly from Flipkart or a reseller. I was getting a corporate discount from the Dell website and my whole package came to Rs, 65k with 3 year warranty.
Would I have considered the Samsung if I had known about it earlier ? - maybe. To me what was important was that once I bought a laptop, I don't have to run around for support and that is a big deal while selecting a model. How does Samsung after-sales-support compare to Dell ? I don't know...
Dell has better ASS yes, but you also need to keep in mind that it costs
8k more. That is a lot of money.
And for those who aren't gamers, and according to you, whose main tasks are browsing and music. Shouldn't they still choose Samsung over Dell?
1. Higher resolution screen means a much better browsing experience.
2. The JBL speakers on this beast are the best ones I've ever heard on a laptop apart from the XPS.
Hardcore gamer or not, this is still the better laptop.
But yeah if someone is really skeptical about Samsung ASS, then they should go for the Inspiron.
It still is the second best laptop in the VFM range as of now.
And I don't know about warranty support yet, but the software updates from Samsung are insanely good. I've downloaded 300-400 MB worth of updates in the past 2 hours. And all of them are really, really good.
They really are turning it up in the notebook segment.