First Impressions of M6600

I received my slightly delayed M6600 yesterday and thought I would share my first impressions. I was going to do an unboxing video (something I have never done previously) but may do that later when I have a bit more time.

Overall I am very impressed, it is a solid machine that feels extremely well built. It is heavy, but I knew that prior to order, and I am very happy that it just about fits into my carry-on wheely bag. The power adapter is not as fat as I had imagined but is slim and wide instead.

After the initial Windows 7 Setup I created a system image, then installed Hwinfo64 to make sure I had not been ChiMei'd. Thankfully not as I have an AUO screen which looks great and not at all glossy so should be perfect for bright areas or outdoors.

Next job was to install the second HD and remove the existing 4GB RAM 2x2GB with 16GB 4x4GB. I was a little nervous about this because I knew I had to remove the keyboard to get at two of the slots and I was worried I would be too heavy handed and break it! As it turns out removing the keyboard and installing the RAM was easier than removing the back!

The keyboard is removed by taking out 5 screws and prising away the keyboard from the body. The back only requires you to remove two screws but I then had no idea how to remove the cover. One of those Duh! How stupid must I be moments!! After a while, and a bit too much pressure I pulled it away only to discover that the thing slides out!!

The RAM could not have been easier to install. As for installing the HD I had to remove three or four screws (I think the fourth or fifth is missing - and was on delivery), take out the caddy, insert the second HD with the connections facing front and upwards and slot back in. It really is that simple.

Once that was done, I rebooted went into Disk Management, formatted the drive and gave it a Drive Letter.

Then, I needed to install the fingerprint scanner. I went into Programs, Dell, Access and followed the easy to use instructions and that is up and running.

That is really all I had time for but the machine seems very fast and responsive. The keyboard will take a while to get used to as I have never had a laptop with number pad before but I like the keys, feel etc.

Thus far, I am very happy.