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Vostro 1220 Owner's Cafe

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by theZoid, Nov 20, 2009.

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  1. idiscuss

    idiscuss Notebook Consultant

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    What OS? Do you have bluetooth? What wifi card?

    I paid a bit more, but I also have 4GB RAM and 500GB hard drive, 7200RPM as well. It is super fast, love it. I also love the keyboard, I enjoy typing on it.
     
    idiscuss, Jan 19, 2010
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  2. champion

    champion Notebook Enthusiast

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    I believe it came with Vista Home Basic, no bluetooth, and the default Dell wireless card.
     
    champion, Jan 19, 2010
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  3. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    yeah......lol....realized that after I posted....forgot to delete it...
     
    theZoid, Jan 19, 2010
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    nigeltec Newbie

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    • Has anyone applied the "Optional" Intel Display & Realtek Network driver updates (see details below) from the Windows Update site?
    • If so have you noticed any improvements\changes?
    • Also still haven't found out how to verify that my display is really LED as opposed to CCFL backlit - anyone found out how to do this yet?

    WINDOWS UPDATE "OPTIONAL" UPDATES:
    Intel Corporation - Display - Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Intel Corporation Display software update released in August, 2009
    Published 24/09/2009
    Download size: 18.0 MB

    Realtek - Network - Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
    Download size: 191 KB
     
    nigeltec, Jan 19, 2010
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  5. nigeltec

    nigeltec Newbie

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    Anyone else feel the Touchpad is a bit jerky?
    I've only been using the 1220 for 1wk but in comparison to my Inspiron 700m the 1220's Touchpad\pointer response just feel as smooth & accurate. I'm experimenting with different speed and touch sensitivity settings but its still not as good.

    Perhaps its my finger not sliding easily so I might apply some wax type polish to the surface and see if that helps.

    Anyone else feel their touchpad is not as smooth as it could be?

    Nigel
     
    nigeltec, Jan 20, 2010
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  6. ba55am

    ba55am Notebook Enthusiast

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    i dont own one as of yet since it didnt get here yet, but i saw one on display and started playing with it .. it seemed very responsive and smooth, not sure what settings it was on but it was actually smoother than i thought it would be.
     
    ba55am, Jan 21, 2010
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    kdviner70 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can only compare with my wife's HP. I too did not like the 1220 touch pad. I, like you, then adjusted the settings and I seem to get along okay. My problem is that I don't use it enough to get used to it. Perhaps practice makes perfect.
     
    kdviner70, Jan 21, 2010
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    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    Does anyone have the Intel Wifi/WiMax card, more specfically the Intel 5150? I have been having problems with it, more so being able to connect to the wireless router, but not being able to get on the web. I have a suspision that it is my FIOS router. But if anyone could give me some advice, I would greatly appreciate it.
     
    compsavy, Jan 21, 2010
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  9. reloader-1

    reloader-1 Notebook Geek

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    By the way, if anyone is interested in a stylish case for the Vostro....

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsonite-10-2-Netbook-Laptop-Computer-Case_W0QQitemZ120520871770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0f9a8f5a

    and

    http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSONITE-NETBOOK-CASE-LAPTOP-SLEEVE-COMPUTER-CASE_W0QQitemZ120519273978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0f822dfa


    Even though it says it is for a 10.2 - I have this case and my Vostro 1220 fits inside like a glove (battery end first, very important!)
     
    reloader-1, Jan 22, 2010
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  10. ba55am

    ba55am Notebook Enthusiast

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    ohh thanx .. but am kinda looking for more of a backpack type
     
    ba55am, Jan 22, 2010
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