===> The Official Studio XPS 1640 + ATi 4670 GPU Owner's Thread<===

Read and learn.
Seriously, for someone to complain about the heat on a laptop where there has been 1000000000 posts about how hot they can get is pretty dumb. No offense. And then complain about the screen where there have been 10000000 posts about how they need adjustment....read more.

 

True, the screen can be calibrated. But the terrible blacks can't be. I haven't seen the WLED, but other people who have seen them both say the blacks are better on the WLED.

At any rate, I can't see how the WLED's blacks could be any worse.

 

Uh, yeah...

Anyways, some like the screen some don't. Big whoop.

 

You really need to take a chill pill.

 

I had the WLED screen before this and the blacks were much better. Again, just my personal experience.

 

I wonder how bright the WLED is in comparison to the RGB LED? If the RGB display has worse blacks, it could be because it's brighter. The AR coating should be the same and they are both edge lit so that would be the only tangible explanation. While the RGB may be inaccurate out of the box, it can be calibrated to have a flat gamma curve and accurate colors. There are profiles floating around that have have been calibrated to 6500k (I personally didn't like them) or you could use CCC to set the gamma and colors using a calibration dvd. However, if you are not happy with the laptop, then by all means return it. It's your money and your prerogative, do what makes you happy.

 

Wheeeee I just got my laptop today ^_^

I Love the screen its very bright in comparison to my old HP dv2000t.

I just waxed the sXPS16 too so its even smoother and silkier to the touch (and no fingerprints for now!)

Laptop is undervolted and CPU idles around 102f (38-40C). This is with the 9-cell and tilted up.

 

i've been pretty happy with my sxps16 so far, except with one thing.
when i go it, the webcam that it has built in was working great with facial recognition.
after i formatted an put vista and the facial recognition back on, it takes ages for the webcam to actually turn itself on at the logon screen. i could have easily ligged in myself with my password.....has anyone ever seen this happen?

thats always from a cold boot, sometimes from a restart, works quick if i log out and back in.

by "slow at starting up" i mean i sit there, the web cam white light doesnt turn on soemtimes for a good 10-15 seconds at the logon screen.
it finally comes to life and recognises my face and logs me in.

 

Well in less than 24 hours my SXPS 16 has been sold. I guess that's the end of the road for me and Dell for now. It's been a fun ride, the laptop is top notch and I'll definitely miss it. The only reason I sold it is because I'm a gamer at heart and needed a bit more power than the 4670 could provide. I'll still be checking in on this thread and trying to keep the FAQ updated for you guys--but PM me if you really want something added because I'll likely be shifting over to the Asus forum soon. Peace.

 

I already had that with the factory install. When logging in from a cold boot it could take ages before it recognised me, but when I log off and log back in, it recognised me in a flash. Also when the FA tool is set to permanent security (so that it locks the machine when it doesn't see you anymore) it's extremely fast with it's recognition. But when I then shut down the machine and restart it, I can grow a beard before it recognises me...

I reinstalled the machine and found that I did not have the FA software anywhere. Tried to download it from smartsource, but even with IE7 on the machine it doesn't work... Application error... Now decided to not install it at all. Don't need it, don't really miss it (although I would like to have it again...). I'll get a new machine, so I'll be sure to dave it when the new machine comes...

 

Dang. Why didn't Hell offer a better GPU so you could stay?

 

well, before he bought the laptop, I guess he knew how Ati 4670 performed ????
its pretty basic stuff.

if you want a hardcore gaming laptop, go for a M7130, or my absolutely darling, Cybersystem, (top-notch German-PC.....wayyyy nicer then Alienware 15" ).

 

Cya round, Joker.
Thanks for all your efforts here in this thread.
Good luck.

 

hye, does anyone have a link for the dell webcam software? not the driver but the software. cant find it on dell's website and i did not buy mine from US so cant download it. I tried installing the webcam software for the m15 series but doesnt work!

 

i didnt have the FA software either initially, i just rang up dell and they sent it to me.
also, joker, thanks for all your input over here so far.

 

i rang up dell too, said they would send it to me but i gotta bear the postage cost. im thinking if some one could link it to me over here that would be more economical.

 

I guess it depends on what you are realistically intending to do with the machine. IMO, this XPS can't be beat for the combination of build quality, screen, multi media capability and gaming. (And stunning good looks). It is very well rounded, and with the 4670 capable of playing any game out there at mid range level and most at high level. It's big enough for a desk top replacement yet small enough to carry. Factor in the price point with available on site warranty and I don't know any other systen that matches up. Sure, it has some screen issues and heat issues on some systems and Dell tech support can be rough but if your not happy with it, Dell will send you a new one till you are.

 

I totally second that, but then again... I'm not a gamer...

 

Congrats on selling the laptop and good luck with your next one!

 

Nobody likes a Quitter!

 

Grat's..Grat's and Huge GRAT's ...You shall be missed on the Dell forum..You have been very helpful...:cry: lulz. You know what I mean.

You will never actually leave us anyways!

The Asus forum will be lucky to have you!

Cin...

 

You are not going to last long here with comments like that...

 

Anybody know where I can find the 9-cell battery for less than $221!!!??

Thanks

(Hey Joker, did you go G51?)

 

See my post about BSOD with XPS 16 and others.

 

Im really enjoying my RGBLED screen. The Dell 2408WFP after calibration is the best thing I've ever used and worked on and this 16" after calibration will be a close 2nd..Just my two sense..

 

I'm always open to suggestion, Tenknics post up your settings when you have it calibrated to satisfaction.

 

Viper have you tried cdem's ICC colour profile?

Completely transforms my RGBLED into a stunning screen.

 

to replace a SXPS with a ASUS, is to replace a BMW M6 with a SKODA .........no thanks very much.

 

No I haven't mainly because I don't understand how to load it and use the LUT loader software. I have the profile (I assume the latter one?) and know how to install it and find in in the color correction area in Vista, but am lost on how to apply.

Are you supposed to see the profile in CCC? How do you implement it?

I'm all ears....

 

Where can I find this? I have tried to search but I have had no success finding that specific one you are referring to. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks!

 

Instructions to enable calibrated RGBLED colour management

Vista

1) Download, extract and double click on cedm's ICC

2) Go to Control Panel - Color Management - Click Add - Select "StudioXPS16_Native_Portable_lum40%_06-07-2009" and set it as default

3) Download and install this LUT Loader and reboot

4) Disable Firefox colour management

Windows 7

1) Download, extract and double click on cedm's ICC

2) Go to Control Panel - Color Management - Click Add - Select "StudioXPS16_Native_Portable_lum40%_06-07-2009" and set it as default

3) Click Advanced tab - Click Change system defaults - Click Advanced tab - Tick Use windows display calibration

4) Disable Firefox colour management

 

yeah. here
"only" $180+tax lol..

i wait.. wait till some decent offer comes up. btw if anyone knows any third-party seller who offers 9-cell battery for around or less than $100, tell me

 

Thanks!
What about the brightness settings? Does that have to be set in the bios so it loads that setting every time?

 

I agree.
No offense, but downgrading from an awesome Studio XPS to an Asus just for a slighly faster graphics card is nuts.

 

I forgot to mention I'm buying from Canada... Thanks anyway.
I'll see if anybody has an answer to your question...

EDIT: I heard it used to be around $60! What happened?

 

it was normally $80, but there really was even a $60 price for it for a short time. it was $100 for a time, then suddenly $180. it happened a couple of month ago too, but then it came back to the normal price within a few weeks.. now it doesn't want to happen.

iaTa: i think that should go the FAQ

 

ViperGTS just use Fn + up or down.

scorpeeon I agree

 

Awesome..soon as I praise it, it dies. My 24" won't turn on this morning, yet it was working fine last night? Nothing happens when I hit power...Yes I've tried several different outlets and unplugged and plugged the thing..Its less than a year old...?!

edit: now it's back up...wondering if its dying..?


On another note, everything is calibrated. It accidently calibrated the external so I just swapped devices and wala! Now my RGBlED almost perfectly matches with the 2408wfp, a 117% Wide gamut monitor. Im really enjoying this now Hope the monitor holds up!

 

sorry, but i've a question..
i've loaded the icm profile in windows 7 how's iaTa said..
The screen become with a yellow and lower tonality instead before.. but i don't understand if i need to use it with a brightness of 40% always to see the real color..

i'm so confuse..

 

I use it at 100% brightness and it still looks superb.

If you are comparing it to the default Windows profile yes it does look more yellow but it is a lot more accurate and you do adjust.

 

I've been using photoshop for 12 years now..nothing has ever been this smooth. The GPU-enabled tasks like zooming, panning, scrolling and some of the filters, not they were bad before, are just so silky smooth now. It's great. Im liking my laptop more and more everyday..super happy.

 

have to agree.. the color now.. ARE AMAZING!!! extremely accurate and real!!
i've see the both image (printed) and over screen.. ARE REAL!!!! identical!!

for me.. that work over architectural project for college and work.. this is wonderful!!!

thanks a lot guys!!!

 

Nice to see some POSITIVE posts about the RGB screen.
I'll be installing that profile tonight.

 

Does IE 7 or 8 recognize embedded ICC profiles?

 

quick question: does the ATI 4670 have ddr2 or ddr3 ram?

 

^^ I believe its GDDR3

Btw, the color profile thing has been working great..but now all of the sudden it stops loading it. The programs are even in the startup on msconfig, but it no longer loads the color profile on startup..I have to manually run the Calibrationloader.exe..Can someone help me fix this? How do I make it load on start again? / what caused it stop loading on startup?

 

Yes by using the LUT loader or the Windows 7 method the ICC is applied to the whole screen including the Windows GUI and all applications (apart from Windows Photo Viewer for some reason - I use InfranView instead).

 

Is there any color correction software for the 1080p WLED screen?

 

The WLED screen doesn't need a custom ICC as it doesn't have a wide gamut.

 

I just received another Studio XPS 1640 and it has BIOS A10, the other 2 I have are on A08. I don't seem to find 1640_A10 anywhere on the Dell site. What is new compared to BIOS A08 and why can't I download it yet?

I noticed a thing that may or may not be related to the new bios: The one with the A10 can dim the display but the one with A08 can't dim and doesn't have the option to do it in the power options plan window. I installed everything the same on both laptops so it should be the bios enabling that right? (or am I wrong here)