Anyone pick up the new Vostro 1320?

Received...what a deal!!!

Vostro 1320
Windows Vista® Home Basic
Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Memory 3GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz, 2 DIMM
Video Card Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Hard Drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Fingerprint Reader No security hardware installed
LCDs 13.3 inch WXGA Anti-Glare Display
Optical Drives 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability
Camera and Digital Microphone No Integrated Webcam or Microphone
Wireless Cards Dell Wireless™ 1397 802.11b/g Mini Card
Customized LCD Back Obsidian Black
Primary Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Congratulations! You have qualified for $410 savings with your online purchase. - $410.00
Subtotal: $449.00
Shipping and Handling: $0.00

Environmental Disposal Fee: $2.14
PST: $36.09
GST/HST: $22.55
Total: $449.00

 

Got mine too just now! =)
I didn't however get the "other warranty" discount as you did Les
But! I'm happy some people on this board got to take advantage of it!

and to iggiepop, there is actually a depot in Ontario. I think the US shipment has to pass through that depot; I remember my tracking status said that it arrived to the depot yesterday in the afternoon.

Anywyas, will go back home tonight to play with it. I got the video card upgrade so I will post some first impressions on light gaming capabilities.

Cheers,

 

Wow, I cant' wait to hear what the first impressions of this notebook are. The 1320 really caught my eye as a cheap and durable portable machine that I can just carry in my bag and not really worry about what happens to it. Plus, if the prices in the outlet are anything like what past 1310's have been, i can pick one up for cheap.

 

Hi there folks; here are my first impressions based on my configuration (please see original post for details):

PROS:

- Great performance
- Little to zero bloatware (only a few Dell Support apps, Windows Live crap, etc.)
- 9300M GS is GDDR3!!!
- Great look (glossy black lid/sides; matte body)

CONS:

- Questionable build quality (the bezel does not make full contact with the LCD panel on the left-hand side, as if the adhesive is missing; it's not that bad though...)
- Anemic speaker(s); sound only appears to come from the LHS
- No on-screen feedback for multimedia keys (caps/num lock yes but not for screen brightness, volume control, etc.)

Overall I'm impressed and got what I expected; I very decent performing compliment to my desktop PC.

 

Hi everyone, my turn to post some "first impressions". I totally agree with iggypop's pros & cons, so I will simply add to his list.

PROS:
- Very good keyboard size and touch response; mouse click response very good too.
- Wrist wresting area is very good. So far I do not have the problem where my thumb would skim the mousepad and cause undesired mouse movement.
- A tad lighter than I had expected
- Classic, tidy, business laptop.
- Very good price
- Screen brightness is very good even on a matte screen

CONS:

- Build quality could have been better. I tend to hold my laptop with the lid open at where I would rest my wrist. You will feel a little creek, as well as structural bend (a little). Screen also does not close flush on all sides.
- Bad luck probably, but my right arrow is defective.
- A tad thicker than I had expected with lid closed (but as mentionned above, a tad lighter so I'm happy)
- Fan seems to go on and off for no reason; but it is not too noisy.

In general, I am very happy with what I got. No major suprises (positive nor negative); so what you see on the site is what you get. Performance is great. Mobility is very good.

Now, this is a very classic, tidy laptop that you can bring to the library or to meetings. However, it is definitely not a fashion statement, so if you plan on getting a laptop to "show off" to your friends (everyone likes to do this to a certain degree once in a while), this is unfortunately not the one. You will be better off with a Mac, or a Sony in that case.

 

i envy you guys so much, mine just shipped out, and it'll be here on the 6th...i got basically the same configuration cept for 250gb 7200rpm hard drive, webcam, and 9 cell. i'm curious about how long hte battery lasts, so i'll give that a test.

 

Notebook sounds good, I loaded mine because of the 35% discount. Can't wait for it to get here, My arrival date says May 18th.

1 224-5072 Vostro 1320 $947.05
1 317-1197 Intel Core 2 Duo T9550, 2.66GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6M L2 Cache 35w $0.00
1 317-0458 4GB DDR2 800MHZ 2 DIMM Vostro $0.00
1 320-7935 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 9400M 256MB Graphics $0.00
1 341-8906 250GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor Vostro $0.00
1 320-7933 13.3 inch WXGA TrueLife LCD for Vostro 1320 $0.00
1 468-1662 WINDOWS XP PRO SP3 with Windows Vista Business LicenseEnglish,Notebook,Vostro $0.00
1 330-3635 65W AC Adapter for Vostro $0.00
1 430-3463 Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth 2.0 Module Vostro $0.00
1 313-7663 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVDDX 8.1, Vostro $0.00
1 313-7658 Integrated 1.3 Mega Pixel camera and digital mic w/webcam and video chat software $0.00
1 430-3462 Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11 a/g/n 3X3) 1/2 MiniCard for Vostr$0.00
1 312-0832 6-cell C-Tech 2.2AH Primary Battery for Vostro $0.00

 

Hi OrlandoRealtor,

I noticed that you indicated:
1 320-7935 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 9400M 256MB Graphics $0.00

If I am not mistaking, I think the 9400M is NOT an option for the Vostro 1320. It will be a 9300M GS 256MB. Make sure that you are not expecting a 9400, as I believe there is a performance diff between these 2 cards.

Cheers

 

Is a 9400, from my order below PolarFrog, I noticed you had several defects with yours. have you called Dell to get it exchanged yet?

NVIDIA® GeForce™ 9400M 256MB Graphics

 

Hi OrlandoRealtor,

Unfortunately, it's a print error; even the "manual" that comes with the laptop states that it's a 9400M but the only two options available to the Vostro 1320 are the Intel 4500MHD or the NVIDIA 9300M GS.

Sorry.