Anyone still hoolding out to purchase XPS M1530?

I still can't decide if I'm going to pull the trigger on this XPS 1530 or not, despite the rumor/threat that the $669, now $594 coupon is going away perhaps as early as morning...

 

What are you waiting for ?

 

Yeah, good question. I suppose I'd like to see what the LED screen options are as well as Penryn chip options...

 

I seriously don’t think you’d get either one of those options with the current discount .

 

i doubt they will add the penryn to the m1530 but maybe to the 1525 since has so few selection like duo 1.5 pross!!!!. dell might just be waiting to add it to the 1525 XD or to the 16" m1530 look alike -_-

 

That's what I'm waiting for as well. I'd typing on one already if I had the option to buy it with the LED screen.

But I don't really need a new laptop, just in love... So if the deal goes away, I only saved my money and can buy a better one later.

 

NO, they will add Penryn to M1530, because it is already in the M1530 specification and user manual (check M1530 documentation at support.dell.com). But I don’t think they will introduce those additions with a huge discount.

 

I'm holding out for an updated m1530, specifically for penryn and hopefully a 8700gt or maybe even a 8800gtx option. LED Display would be nice for the little bit of height it gets rid of and even maybe an improved color gamut on the screens.

Does anyone know of the display differences of the CCFL vs LED displays on the m1330?

 

8800 wouldn’t happen, my guess is neither does 8700M GT. Remember that M1530’s chassis is slimmer than most regular sized 15.4” notebooks => not very good at handling heat.

Use this to find your answerers .
But in summary: slimmer, brighter, better battery life and viewing angles.

 

PhoenixFX,
Why wouldn't a 8700GT be an option, isn't it just a 8600GT with a 200mhz clock advantage?

 

I’m not saying it’s a technical limitation; but when you look at their line up, especially with the upcoming 16” XPS notebook, the chances are very low.
My prediction:
M1330 will stick to 8400M GS
M1530 will max out with at 8600M GT DDR3
M1630 (or whatever they decide to call the 16” XPS) will have 8600M GT (perhaps with 512MB VRAM) and will max out with a 8700M GT
finally M1730 will get 8800M GT/X when it comes out.

BTW these are all speculations, just what I think......

 

the 16" is just weird... no bag for it except a 17"inch bag-_-

 

16 inch laptop? Wow, that's a interesting one. Yeah, I agree, the m1530 is already slim to the point I doubt they want the additional heat generation from the 8700m GT chipset. Then I would agree that the 16 inch future system would probably offer a higher end graphics chipset while the 1530 sticks with the 8600m.

Don't hold out any longer if you saved up enough for a new laptop! If you keep holding out, you'll never find what you want. Unless money is not an issue for you, then I'd say go for it if you found a good deal you really think is close to what you originally wished for.

By the time you wait and wait, better technology will appear and they will add to the cost and you'll want to wait for the price to go down for them ... and so on... by that time, it'll be 6 years down the road and you are still wishing for a new laptop. Oops, it's not like I'm describing my own personal experience or anything like that.... uh, yeah... LOL

 

I'm still waiting for Penryn and a LED screen, your not alone ;P But i'm not waiting a day after it comes out.

 

sure 4 core now seems a good time to wait for but next year 8 core is coming out -_- no apps can't be run by a duo so y wait if penryn is rite after the promotion and i doubt that xps systems would have such a great discount for a long time..maybe next christmas?

 

I like the extra MB's of cache

 

Only if you get the 2.5 and above, otherwise your stuck with 3MB of cache.

Watch that statement on the no apps can be run by a dual core. I will assume you mean utilize a dual core and I can think of a a lot of apps including a number of games that will utilize the dual core technology.

Also from the looks of this http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2duo.htm
and
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2xe.htm
Core 2 Dual is all that will be out for notebooks as the T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 are for the Notebooks and Extreme version will be the X9000. So no 4 core.

 

Get it now, if the promotion changes to something cheaper before you get it then call dell and they will fix.

 

OK, as the OP for this thread, I must admit that I finally bought the bullet and got it:

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
• Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
• Tuxedo Black
• 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
• 15.4 inch LCD(1440x900)
• 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
• 200GB 7200rpm SATA HD
• DVD+RW Drive Slot Load DVD+/-RW
• Primary Battery 9-cell Primary Battery
• Additional 9 -cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal
• 4 year warranty
• a few misc. things

$1781.53

 

I just cannot pull the trigger!

I want the LED ... but seeing the new 1650x1050 screen is nice. (or I think it is new - I've not seen the option before)

I'm not too worried about the $669 deal or whatever it has become, I like the -$400 much better since I can get it with 1gb RAM and upgrade myself along with not having to take the other upgrades.

 

My sentiments exactly. I'm itching to "add to cart" and order but am waiting for the LED. I was at this same point with the M1330 last fall, waited because of the build issues, and had my patience rewarded with the release of the M1530. I think I can wait a bit longer.

 

Hmm, when do you think the penryn laptop(s) will be released by dell?

I just hope that the Uk and US get it at the same time....
I've delayed my M5130 purchase for 1 month just for this ^_^

 

Im waiting for LED to, just have to have it, makes the 15.4 inch size more portable!, and ill be waiting for the Penryn, not reli waiting tho as ill have the money in the next 5-6 months,

will the LED still be avalible by then?? students take a long time to save Money

 

I pulled the trigger a few minutes ago, their discounts are going to keep falling for the time being according the Rep I spoke with. I got hooked up though, PM me if you want the contact info for this rep.

Item NumberQuantityItem Description

223-35261XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
313-58141Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
311-782213GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
320-6078115.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera for XPS M1530
420-77151Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
320-60821256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M G
341-62471160G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
420-68131Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
420-75901Media Direct 3.3
420-69951DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
420-57691Internet Search and Portal
420-59241Icon Consolidation Application
420-64361Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
463-22821Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
310-97641DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
412-10561Turbine Lord of the Rings Online
412-09461Dell Travel ExpressCard Remote Control, IR
420-74681ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
313-582018X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
420-64641Roxio Creator Basic
313-50141Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
430-24491Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
410-11741Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 15-Month Subscription
312-0638156 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
312-0637185 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery, for XPS M1530
412-09331AOL for Broadband
412-09341Earthlink
412-09351NETZERO ISP
412-13971No Productivity Software requested
412-03591Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
950-333913 Year Limited Warranty
960-36521Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
960-87101Warranty Support,Initial Year
988-56181Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year
983-59421Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,2 Year Extended
988-56171Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
984-23601Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
412-03581Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
960-91881CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 3 Year
988-06791Bundle LoJack Theft Recovery Service - 3 Year
430-25661Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
310-86281You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
310-93481Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
410-11961Adobe Pepe,English
420-70911DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
420-72851Datasafe Online 10GB,1 Year Free
987-74491XPS,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
988-00991To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
330-01711S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
A07678951Absolute - Computrace LoJack for Laptops 3 Year
A11578481Belkin Messenger Bag for notebooks up to 15.4'in - notebook carrying case

464-75231 Special Offer - $250 off
Dell Discount Promo: -$594.00
Subtotal:$1,453.00
Shipping and Handling:$0.00
Sales Tax:$91.50
Total:$1,544.50 !!!!!!!